Clandestinos™ is a tribute to the most traditional way of manufacturing cigars: “Custom Rolls.” Prior to the growing of the cigar industry in the 1930’s it was a common practice to see the most exquisite smokers with cigars especially made for them. This tradition was kept trough the years in tobacco plantations in the countryside and small cigar boutiques in the cities. Once the control of the habanos industry went into the hands of the dictatorship of Fidel Castro, the nationalization of the industries made this practice illegal. Yet, the tradition has survived the regime and kept the art and secrets of the custom rolls in a CLANDESTINE way.
The Blends
LUXCIOUS
This blend was created for smokers who enjoy the more docile notes of tobacco that a combination of leaves from the Caribbean, South and Central America can produce. It is worth noting that, despite their low level of strength, all the vitolas carry a mix of Estelí and Dominican Republic “ligeros,” decorated with a second Dominican leaf. The blend, although characterized as mild, has a bold personality and a profile of flavors that is far from typical. These cigars are wrapped with Ecuadorian Deflowered Connecticut leaves and an Indonesian binder.
Filler
Binder
Wrapper
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
Indonesia
Ecuador
Robusto 50x5 Elemental
An Elemental shall never displease. It was conceived with a specific type of smoker in mind: the kind who has never enjoyed the pleasure of a cigar. Without a trace of aggressiveness, the “Elemental” will leave a great sensation on your palate.
Smoking Time: 30-45 Minutes
Toro 52x6 Saint Petersburg
The Saint Petersburg, like the famous city, will captivate and amaze the cigar aficionado. It offers a mild blend with plenty of character that is usually missing from smooth cigars. The Saint Petersburg will leave you an aromatic scent without ever becoming spicy or sour. With its earthy taste, it is the perfect smoke for the sophisticated and modern cigar smoker alike.
Smoking Time: 45-65 Minutes
Supremos 56x6.5 Místicos
Without a doubt, this is the most enigmatic product of the Clandestinos lineup. At first, you encounter a smooth cigar with earthy notes. Then, it transitions to notes of cocoa and nuts without interfering with the joy of this magical creation. The Místico is the epitome of what the Luxcious Blend is: the favorite of many.
Smoking Time: 55-90 Minutes
Natural
For this blend, we were inspired by cigars that became really popular in Cuba during the first half of the 20th Century. Our purpose was to achieve a piece with vivid flavors and no trace of bitterness or sourness. This formula is the perfect go-to option for those who enjoy taste on their cigars without having to fight it. For this blend, we combined leaves from Estelí, Nicaragua and Dominican Republic, a neutral binder from Indonesia and a “Habano Colorado” wrapper grown in Ecuador.
Filler
Binder
Wrapper
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
Indonesia
Ecuador
Robusto 50x5 Prohíbido
The Prohibidos (Forbidden) got their name from the words of one of their first tasters. “It should be Forbidden to create a cigar with such a nice flavor in a small format.” That phrase perfectly defines what the Forbidden is all about: a delightful flavor in a short smoke for those who do not have the time to enjoy a longer one.
Smoking Time: 30-45 Minutes
Toro 52x6 Predilecto
The Predilectos (Favorites), as their name implies, are the preferred choice of the creator of Clandestinos Cigars. A cigar with an amazing balance of strength, size, and flavor, it is perfect for any occasion. It is, in a few words, the convergence of sensations that all cigars should have.
Smoking Time: 45-65 Minutes
Piramide Extra 54x6.5 Don Alejandro
This Extra Pyramid is a tribute to the most iconic figure of the Tobacco Industry in Cuba: Alejandro Robaina. Rolled with the highest quality standards, it is a go-to cigar for the expert smoker and comes in a bigger format than the “Unico” design by The Godfather of Cuban Cigars.
Smoking Time: 55-90 Minutes
Lush
Of all the blends, this was the most challenging to achieve. Our goal was to create a unique and original variation of Maduro Cigars. While these tend to be high in flavor and power at the same time, our idea was to keep an intense flavor while still toning down the power. The result is a cigar that can be smoked all the way through by those who typically cannot enjoy a maduro due to the traces of an overwhelming profile. By far, this is our boldest creation
Filler
Binder
Wrapper
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
Indonesia
Mexico
Robusto 50x5 Veguero
The Veguero (Tobacco Farmer) is the classic morning cigar of those who, with love and care, grow the leaves that are later enjoyed by the cigar aficionados. Full of vivid flavors, this is the perfect smoke for those who need to enjoy a cigar with a bold personality in a short amount of time. This is our humble tribute to their traditions.
Smoking Time: 30-45 Minutes
Toro 52x6 Cañonazo
This is a Canon Bomb, a bullet full of intense flavors for those who enjoy powerful cigars. This blend, without getting on the over aggressive range, is one that will be noticed and appreciated by those who love the classic tobacco flavors.
Smoking Time: 45-65 Minutes
Sublimes 56x6.5 Elegido
It is the perfect option for those who love high intensity flavors in a large cigar. Elegidos (Chosen Ones) combine an aged tobacco flavor with a slightly salty note. They provide a clear idea of what an intense cigar should be without overwhelming the palate of the smoker.
Smoking Time: 55-90 Minutes
Gordo 60x6 Colosal
The Colossal embodies the history and experience of generations of cigar rollers. Designed for those with a discerning taste, a different Maduro is born. Combining mellow and high flavors in the same product, it is the result of long blending sessions aimed at finding the distinctive product that defines a master roller.
Smoking Time: 60-100 Minutes