A cigar designed to capture luxury French tastes, Quai D’Orsay is an elegant Cuban with lots of appeal. Generally considered a lighter Cuban cigar, its herbal and creamy notes make it a great choice for any occasion.
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History of Quai D’Orsay Cigars
Quai D’Orsay is a unique brand of Cuban cigars with a fascinating backstory. The brand was designed by French tobacco company SEITA, who pitched Cubatabaco in 1973 with the idea of a lighter Cuban to pair with luxury French products such as champagne.
Quai D’Orsay is named after a street in Paris where SEITA was located, and for many decades, these cigars were only available in France. Only after the turn of the century did the brand expand its offering and start selling outside of the French market.
Despite being inspired by France originally, Quai D’Orsay cigars are every bit as Cuban as other Habanos, being expertly crafted in the nation with Vuelta Abajo tobaccos.
Quai D’Orsay Cigar Tasting Profile
Historically, Quai D’Orsay was regarded as a particularly light Cuban cigar, both in terms of taste and appearance with their famous ‘claro claro’ wrappers. Nowadays, the wrapper tends to be darker and the taste stronger, but they still come out on the light side of the spectrum for Cubans.
Quai D’Orsay cigars are renowned for mellow flavours with hints of sweet cream and herbs. They strike a great blend between depth and consistency, offering a reliable everyday smoke with plenty of flavours to explore.
Because of a lack of harshness, Quai D’Orsay is often recommended as a good beginner’s cigar. However, as the brand’s history suggests, it’s also a great cigar for pairing with a fine meal or drink without being overpowering.
