One of the youngest Cuban cigar brands, Quintero cigars offer an earthy, medium-bodied smoke full of authentic Cuban flavours. It’s also a budget-friendly Cuban, perfect for beginners or anyone seeking to grow their collection.
Discover our selection of Quintero Cuban cigars, available as singles or in cigar boxes.
History of Quintero Cigars
Quintero is one of the few available Cuban cigar brands that didn’t start life in the capital Havana. Instead, Agustin Quintero founded the company in 1924 in Cienfuegos, a port city more than 200km south of the capital.
Like many Cuban cigar brands, Quintero eventually found its way to Havana, but its beginnings outside the main city give the brand a more rural feel, something mirrored in its taste and also its price – this is one of the most affordable Cuban brands on the market.
For many decades after the nationalisation of Cuban cigars, Quintero was the only machine-made brand sold by Habanos worldwide. Nowadays, Quinteros are made similarly to most Cubans, hand rolled with tobaccos from the Vuelta Abajo region.
Quintero Cigar Tasting Profile
Quintero is generally regarded as a medium-bodied Cuban. As a more affordable cigar, it doesn’t have the same depth of flavour as expensive Cubans but there’s still something to discover in these authentic smokes.
Quintero is most renowned for its earthy flavours that speak to its heritage. Expect notes of cedar, grass and roasted nuts, with subtle aromas and even burns that appeal to anyone seeking a simple but enjoyable cigar experience.
