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Nine homegrown cigars from light to full-bodied
Nine homegrown cigars from light to full-bodied
Norman Sison
Published Feb 03, 2019 05:36 PM PHT
1. Flor de Filipinas Reserva
1. Flor de Filipinas Reserva
Manufacturer: Tabaqueria de Filipinas, Inc.
A fuller-bodied version of Flor de Filipinas.
A fuller-bodied version of Flor de Filipinas.
2. Alhambra
2. Alhambra
Manufacturer: Tabacalera Incorporada
First manufactured by the Swiss company Alhambra in 1898. The company was bought by La Flor de la Isabela after World War II. Notable for its light, mild, sweet, and clean taste.
First manufactured by the Swiss company Alhambra in 1898. The company was bought by La Flor de la Isabela after World War II. Notable for its light, mild, sweet, and clean taste.
3. Don Juan Urquijo
3. Don Juan Urquijo
Manufacturer: Tabacalera Incorporada
Tabacalera's most premium blend. Created in honor of La Flor de la Isabela's late chairman. Medium-bodied with a spicy character. Perfect as a morning cigar, according to some cigar aficionados.
Tabacalera's most premium blend. Created in honor of La Flor de la Isabela's late chairman. Medium-bodied with a spicy character. Perfect as a morning cigar, according to some cigar aficionados.
4. Independencia 1898
4. Independencia 1898
Manufacturer: Tabaqueria de Filipinas, Inc.
Created in 1998 for the centennial of Philippine independence. Mild, excellent with coffee.
Created in 1998 for the centennial of Philippine independence. Mild, excellent with coffee.
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5. Antonio Gimenez
5. Antonio Gimenez
Manufacturer: Tabaqueria de Filipinas, Inc.
Made in honor of a Ripoll family patriarch. Full-bodied, an evening cigar best enjoyed when unwinding with a glass of malt or red wine.
Made in honor of a Ripoll family patriarch. Full-bodied, an evening cigar best enjoyed when unwinding with a glass of malt or red wine.
6. 1881
6. 1881
Manufacturer: Tabacalera Incorporada
Created in 1981 by La Flor de la Isabela to celebrate its centennial. Light and spicy.
Created in 1981 by La Flor de la Isabela to celebrate its centennial. Light and spicy.
7. Tabacalera
7. Tabacalera
Manufacturer: Tabacalera Incorporada
First produced in 1881 by La Flor de la Isabela, it is the Philippines' oldest brand, known informally as the "Manila cigar." Noted for being mild, sweet, and slightly spicy.
First produced in 1881 by La Flor de la Isabela, it is the Philippines' oldest brand, known informally as the "Manila cigar." Noted for being mild, sweet, and slightly spicy.
8. Manila Cigar
8. Manila Cigar
Manufacturer: Tabaqueria de Filipinas, Inc.
Tabaqueria's only dark leaf cigar. Philippine-sourced filler, binder, and wrapper, hence a puro. Creamy taste.
Tabaqueria's only dark leaf cigar. Philippine-sourced filler, binder, and wrapper, hence a puro. Creamy taste.
9. Flor de Filipinas
9. Flor de Filipinas
Manufacturer: Tabaqueria de Filipinas, Inc.
Tabaqueria's original house blend. Medium-bodied. Perfect for an after-lunch smoke.
Tabaqueria's original house blend. Medium-bodied. Perfect for an after-lunch smoke.
Photograph by Jar Concengco
This story first appeared in Vault Magazine Issue 2, 2011.
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