La Gloria Cubana Serie R
- Origin Dominican Republic
- Wrapper Natural or Maduro
- Binder Nicaragua
- Filler Dominican , Nicaragua
- Strength Medium-Full
La Gloria Cubana is a storied brand with a rich history, and it is recognized the world over as one of the finest premium cigar brands. The brand was reincarnated for American consumers by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. In the mid 1990s, the brand developed a cult following and set them on a trajectory for success. The brand grew so quickly, in fact, that Perez-Carrillo opened a new factory in the Dominican Republic. With his meteoric growth during the cigar boom, he sold his brand and factory to General Cigar in 1999, but he continued to oversee the factory and blending for another decade before handing over the reins to his team and retiring (at least for some time). La Gloria Cubana continues to be a leader in the industry that produces distinct, Cuban-inspired blends that continue to captivate the hearts and minds of cigar smokers everywhere.
The La Gloria Cubana Serie R is considered by many as the first commercially successful true large ring gauge cigar line. For years before their launch, large ring gauge cigars were often seen as low quality cigars, gag gifts, or other undesirable vitolas. That all changed when La Gloria introduced the Serie R. For the first time, a premium cigar maker had created something distinct and special blended in a generous size. It was only because of the respect that people had for La Gloria Cubana that it had a shot at success. But it hit big and a whole new genre of large diameter cigars came to market. The La Gloria Cubana Serie R uses a blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos for the filler, a Nicaraguan binder, and a Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Tasting notes include flavors of coffee, cedar, and earth with hints of clove, cream, pepper, and dried fruits. The La Gloria Cubana Serie R is a dynamic blend that burns cool and pleases the senses.