Alexanders Cigar Merchants
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Saint Luis Rey

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About Saint Luis Rey

Saint Luis Rey is a premium Cuban cigar brand originally founded by British importers, Nathan Silverstone and Michael De Keyser in the 1940s. It is a pre-revolution brand in Cuba, and is currently produced by Habanos S.A., the Cuban stat-owned tobacco company. It was exclusively imported into the UK market until 1993, when Habanos S.A. began exporting the cigars worldwide.

The brand is believed to be inspired by a popular 1927 novel by Thornton Wilder, The Bridge of San Luis Rey. However, it is also possible that it is named after the town of San Luis, in the heart of the Vuelta Abajo region.

These cigars attracted much of its fame when the Formula One Grand Prix was held in the Cuban capital in the 1900s, where recognizable drivers such as Juan Manual Fangio were seen enjoying these Cuban cigars. They are also known to be beloved by other famous names like Frank Sinatra and James Coburn.

How Saint Luis Rey Cigars are Produced

The production of Saint Luis Rey cigars has always been small compared to other brands, with the line gradually being reduced over the years. Currently, only 60,000 cigars are produced every year, despite being considered some of the best Cuban cigars available on the market. The brand is currently produced at the Briones Montoto factory in Havana, the same factory where Romeo y Julieta cigars are produced.

Saint Luis Rey cigars are known for having an oily, dark and smooth exterior, paired with a full bodied, highly refined flavour and intoxicating aroma. They are generally full-strenght cigars, using a blend of tobaccos from the famed Vuelta Abajo region. As Cuban cigars, they offer great value as they are more affordable than other cigars of the same quality and prestige.

Saint Luis Rey cigars are totalmente a mano, tripa larga, meaning they are completely hand made using long-filler tobacco. While they generally do not require aging to shine, their taste and aroma will improve with age as well.

Saint Luis Rey Regios Review

The Regios from Saint Luis Rey is one of the most popular from the brand, positioned as an everyday cigar that comes with a reasonable price tag. This is a nuanced cigar with a robust body, featuring strong earthy notes and rich Cuban coffee overtones that are perfectly balanced. The larger ring gauge allows this cigar to develop deep, steady flavours that are both rounded and intense. And while it is great out of the box, it can also benefit from aging in a humidor for 3 – 5 years.

Buy Authentic Cuban Saint Luis Rey Cigars

Saint Luis Rey cigars can be difficult to find, as not many are produced on a yearly basis. We stock authentic Cuban Saint Luis Rey cigars, available to be purchased in our store in Melbourne or shipped to you in Australia. If you would like any assistance with shopping for cigars, don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly or visit our store.

 

Alexanders Cigar Merchants
  • It is illegal to sell tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age;
  • It is illegal to purchase tobacco products for use by persons under 18 years of age;
  • Prices include all taxes.

Alexanders Cigar Merchants
517 Toorak Road
Toorak VIC 3142 Australia

Trading Hours
Monday to Friday - 10.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday - 10.00am to 5.00pm

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