Description

The José L. Piedra Petit Caballeros measures precisely 4¾ inches (four and three-quarters inches) in length with a 48 ring gauge, embodying the compact corona extra vitola for a brisk yet satisfying 35-45 minute smoke. Handcrafted at Cuba’s venerable José L. Piedra factory in Romero de los Manzanos using the traditional tripa corta short-filler method from select Vuelta Abajo tobaccos, it features a rustic Colorado Claro wrapper—textured and veined for authentic character—over a corojo binder and aged filler blend rich in ligero for concentrated essence. Ignition delivers a firm draw and steady, ashen burn producing fragrant clouds of earthy smoke. The first third bursts with medium intensity: raw cedar and fresh-cut hay lead alongside white pepper zest and vegetal grassiness. Mid-smoke evolves into roasted almonds, supple leather, bittersweet cocoa, and hints of dried orange peel, laced with subtle molasses sweetness from volcanic soils. The finale intensifies with balsamic resin, polished tobacco nectar, and lingering mineral spice, balancing rustic power without harshness. Launched in 2021 exclusively for the Habanos Specialist network and packaged in foil packs of 3 within boxes of 15, this affordable puro captures the brand’s robust heritage since 1968. Ideal for everyday indulgence with aguardiente or black tea, it appeals to connoisseurs seeking unpretentious Cuban authenticity.