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José L. Piedra is a particularly noteworthy Habano not only because its blend is composed of filler tobaccos grown exclusively in the Remedios tobacco region, but also because it is made using the Totalmente a Mano, Tripa Corta, or ‘totally hand made, short filler’technique.
The Piedra family came to Cuba in the 1880’s from the Spanish province of Asturias. They settled near the town of Santa Clara, which lies at the heart of the Remedios region where tobacco has been grown since the 16th Century, and
started to make cigars.
The family’s second generation led by José Lamadrid Piedra, whose name is commemorated today, founded and developed the brand.
All seven of the José L. Piedra sizes are made from Remedios tobaccos using the traditional Tripa Corta,Totalmente a Mano – short filler, totally hand made – technique with a blend that provides a medium to full flavour.
Flavor
- Medium to Full
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Brevas | Vitola de Galera: Brevas JLP Length: 133 mm (5 1/4″) Ring Gauge: 42 (16.67 mm) |
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Cazadores | Vitola de Galera: Cazadores JLP Length: 152 mm (6″) Ring Gauge: 43 (17.07 mm) |
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Conservas | Vitola de Galera: Conservas JLP Length: 140 mm (5 1/2″) Ring Gauge: 44 (17.46 mm) |
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Cremas | Vitola de Galera: Cremas JLP Length: 136 mm (5 3/8″) Ring Gauge: 40 (15.88 mm) |
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Nacionales | Vitola de Galera: Nacionales JLP Length: 134 mm (5 1/4″) Ring Gauge: 42 (16.67 mm) |
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Petit Cazadores | Vitola de Galera: Petit Cazadores Length: 105 mm (4 1/8″) Ring Gauge: 43 (17.07 mm) |
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Petit Cetros | Vitola de Galera: Petit Cetros JLP Length: 127 mm (5″) Ring Gauge: 38 (15.08 mm) |