Juan Lopez

Juan Lopez is a Cuban heritage name that most American smokers know in its non-Cuban form. The original is a small, respected Havana marque dating to the 19th century, named for the Spanish merchant who founded it, and it built a quiet following among smokers who prize medium-bodied, classically Cuban cigars. The version sold in the United States is owned by Altadis and made as a Nicaraguan puro, a different cigar from the Cuban one but carrying the same name. Medium in body and fairly priced, it leans on Nicaraguan tobacco for an everyday, approachable profile. For smokers drawn to old Cuban marques without the Cuban price, Juan Lopez cigars are an easygoing, low-key choice.