Jose L. Piedra

Jose L. Piedra is a traditional Cuban cigar brand in the semi-handmade segment. It was founded in the 1880s by José Lamadrid Piedra, a tobacco farmer from the Vuelta Abajo region. These cigars are characterized by medium-to-full strength and a direct, rustic flavor profile with pronounced earthy, grassy, and spicy notes, rounded out by a piquant sweetness. Unlike most prestigious Cuban marques, José L. Piedra cigars are made with tobacco from the Remedios region rather than Vuelta Abajo, giving them a distinctly different character. The brand offers a range of affordably priced vitolas, including Cazadores and Petit Cazadores. Valued for their excellent quality-to-price ratio, they are a popular everyday smoke and an ideal introduction to Cuban cigars for newcomers, delivering an authentic Cuban experience in a more accessible form.