Juan

Lopez

Juan Lopez is a classic cigar brand that some have only ever heard about. First made in Havana in 1876, their original cigars won a strong following for their smooth, complex flavor. Never widely available in the U.S, it only saw limited releases in the states and internationally. People knew the name. Collectors admired them. Only a lucky few got to try them. This new line changes that. They want to bring Juan Lopez out of the shadows and into the spotlight. It’s a private-label, Dominican-made project crafted at Hostos Fernandez’s Tabacalera La Isla. The same factory that churns out highly awarded cigars. It keeps the look and spirit of the Cuban originals but reworked for today’s smokers. If your customers are after a Cuban-like experience, point them to this. Stock up at Santa Clara Cigars. Brand Background: From Havana’s Past to Today’s Humidors Juan Lopez began in Havana nearly 150 years ago, during the height of Cuba’s cigar era. The brand line won over a plethora of discerning smokers. Each beautifully handmade cigar showed balance, structure, and craftsmanship. It was an authentic old-world cigar, if there was ever one. Even today, it’s earned admiration from just about everyone who knew it. Yet, it never achieved widespread recognition. While some better-known marques non-Cuban cigar lines were established after the US embargo, Juan Lopez remained in Cuba. When Cuba changed, the name faded from sight. Imports stopped and the brand lost its luster somewhere in between. Until now. This private-label version aims to correct the brand’s historical oversight and bring the name to prominence in the US market. The work fell to Hostos Fernandez, formerly of Quesada, who currently operates Tabacalera La Isla in the Dominican Republic. The master blender captured the smoothness and layered complexity that made the original popular, while still creating something special for the modern smoker. Juan Lopez Cigar Blend This Juan Lopez cigar features a silky Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper giving it the look of an old-world cigar. Beneath that sits a steady Ecuadorian Habano binder. Inside is a mix of Dominican Piloto Cubano, Corojo, and HVA (Habano Vuelta Abajo) fillers. The HVA leaf is one of the stars of the show. This Cuban-seed varietal is greatly prized for its sweet and aromatic depth. It pulls it all together and helps create an almost classic smoking experience. Your customers can expect flavors of leather, nuts, sweetness, and some spice. The draw stays open, the ash holds on with ease, and the smooth flavors stay balanced throughout. Juan Lopez Cigar Sizes The Juan Lopez line launches with three sizes; each modeled after the original Cuban vitolas that first launched almost a century ago. These include the Juan Lopez Campanas 5.5x52, the Maximos 6x48, and the Seleccion Especial 6.75x52. Rolled and finished at Tabacalera La Isla, each size comes available in 4-packs and boxes of 21. Stock Juan Lopez Cigars at Wholesale Order Juan Lopez cigars and introduce your customers to this revamped beauty. It already has genuine mystique and the authentic old-world appeal. It’s the perfect nostalgia forcigars of the past made for the smokers of today. Stock up at wholesale when you buy from Santa Clara Cigars.