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The Jose L Piedra Petit Caballeros Cigar offers a modern, shorter vitola for enthusiasts seeking an authentic Havana smoke with a thicker ring gauge at an unbeatable price. Sold here as 1 single cigar, the Petit Caballeros is the perfect choice for an everyday luxury or a brief, high-quality smoke without the premium investment of a larger format.
While premium Cuban cigars typically feature long-filler leaves, Jose L Piedra crafts these vitolas using premium Cuban short-filler tobacco grown entirely within the Vuelta Arriba zone. Utilising the traditional ‘totalmente a mano, tripa corta’ (totally handmade, short filler) method, this cigar delivers a robust, satisfying character and rich flavours while remaining exceptionally accessible.
Introduced to modernise the brand’s portfolio, the Petit Caballeros is a stocky Short Robusto-style vitola that provides roughly 30 to 40 minutes of deeply satisfying smoking time. Despite its compact length, the generous 48 ring gauge allows for an effortless draw and a cool, abundant smoke, releasing complex notes of earthy spice, toasted nuts, rich leather, and a delicate creaminess.
The heritage of José L. Piedra stretches back to the 1880s, when the Piedra family relocated from Asturias in Spain to Cuba. Making their home near the historic town of Santa Clara within the ancient Remedios tobacco region, they transformed a family agricultural tradition into a celebrated cigar brand.
Following a brief disappearance from global markets in the early 1990s, the brand made a triumphant return in 1996 and has since established itself as the definitive value-for-money Habanos brand. The Petit Caballeros sit proudly alongside classic sizes like the Cazadores, Brevas, and Conservas, offering a contemporary profile for the budget-conscious aficionado.
Whether you need a shorter smoke for a brisk evening or a reliable companion for a glass of aged rum, single malt, or strong black coffee, the Jose L Piedra Petit Caballeros delivers true Cuban pedigree. N.B. This single cigar is freshly selected from our humidor and is not tubed.
Jose L Piedra Petit Caballeros cigars open with an immediate, robust burst of rich, earthy tobacco and aromatic cedar, a characteristic of their wider ring gauge.
As the smoke settles, it quickly develops deep, concentrated notes of roasted coffee beans, dark cocoa powder, and toasted walnuts. A lively touch of black pepper spice dances on the palate, perfectly balancing the intense tobacco core while subtle undertones of smooth leather and rich wood build satisfyingly during its shorter smoking time.
The finish is remarkably cool, savoury, and punchy, leaving a lingering, warm impression of cedar, spice, and dark espresso.
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The Jose L Piedra Petit Caballeros measures 120mm with a 48-ring gauge. Its compact format makes it ideal for smokers looking for a satisfying Cuban cigar without the commitment of a larger vitola.
Most smokers can expect the Petit Caballeros to last between 30 and 40 minutes, making it an excellent choice for an afternoon break or when time is limited.
The Petit Caballeros delivers classic Cuban flavours of earth, cedar, roasted coffee and gentle spice, with hints of cocoa and toasted nuts developing as the cigar progresses.
Yes. The Petit Caballeros is widely regarded as one of the best-value handmade Cuban cigars, offering authentic Havana character at an accessible price.
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