Cuaba Cigars

Cuaba Cigars feature double figurado shapes inspired by pre-revolutionary Cuban cigar styles. Produced by Habanos S.A., these cigars showcase traditional Cuban craftsmanship with tapered heads and foots.

Flavor Characteristics

The initial draw reveals pure wrapper tobacco essence before developing fuller filler flavors. Common tasting notes include cedar, nuts, spices, and subtle floral sweetness. The changing ring gauge in figurado shapes causes flavor intensification during smoking.

Historical Background

Launched in 1996 to revive historical figurado formats, the brand name derives from a Cuban indigenous term for combustible bush used in tobacco rituals.

Construction Details

All vitolas use Vuelta Abajo region tobacco. The figurado construction demands skilled rolling techniques, with tighter draws at the tapered ends gradually opening toward the center.

Core Product Line

  • Divinos: 102mm x 43 ring petit figurado with caramel and earthy notes
  • Salomones: 184mm x 57 ring pressed format requiring 90+ minute smoke time
  • Tradicionales: 127mm x 46 ring using aged Vuelta Abajo filler leaves
  • Exclusivos: 141mm x 52 ring with green pepper and pine undertones
  • Distinguidos: 130mm x 50 ring introductory figurado with peanut notes

Available in 10/25-count boxes and singles. Full selection includes both regular production and limited edition releases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What defines Cuaba's shape?

Traditional double-figurados - tapered at both ends like 19th-century cigars, requiring master torcedores to hand-roll each piece.

Can I get Cuaba in Australia?

Yes, Tradicionales and Divinos ship from Sydney in plain packaging with authentication certificates and humidity control.

How does shape affect flavor?

Tapered ends concentrate smoke intensity, while wide center allows complex blend development - Divinos offers 3 distinct flavor phases.

What makes Cuaba wrappers special?

Only Vuelta Abajo sun-grown wrappers from top primings used, aged 3+ years - 40% rejection rate ensures flawless combustion.

How are they shipped to UK?

From London humidor in climate-controlled cases with MHRA warnings, each box featuring factory code verification.

What's unique about fermentation?

Tobacco undergoes rare third fermentation in rum barrels, adding subtle molasses notes to the signature earthy-spicy profile.