La Flor de Cano Elegidos

HISTORY

La Flor de Cano is a brand that was born in Havana during the first half of the 20th century. It all began in 1932 when Juan Cano Sainz and his wife Consuela decided to hire the services of a cigar roller to make cigars, literally, on their kitchen table.

With the help of close relatives, Juan and Consuela’s business grew into a sound family company and in 1936 they registered the brand in Spain, which went on to become their largest export market. In 1939 their young son, Ernesto, joined the business and, after he had obtained a degree from Havana University in 1947, he became an equal partner in the company, which was re-named J. Cano E Hijo. In the early 1950s, the company invested in machines to make many of their cigars and then in the 1960’s the family moved to the United States where Ernesto pursued a successful career in the cigar industry.

In Cuba, La Flor de Cano cigars continued in production and, aside from a brief period (1988-1992) when a small range of hand-made sizes were produced, the emphasis was on machine made sizes. More recently this also included short filler, handmade sizes. Today, although the brand has been selected on several occasions to produce a Regional Edition for various markets (including the UK), all La Flor de Cano are Tripa Corta. Totalmente a Mano – short filler, totally handmade – Havanas composed of Vuelta Abajo and Semi Vuelta leaf.

The short-filler handmade Elegados is the only size available from La Flor de Cano in the UK and so offers a unique opportunity to sample the brand’s distinctive blend, composed of Vuelta Abajo and Semi Vuelta leaf.

TASTING NOTES

The smoke is dense and creamy, with strong notes of sweet dried fruit, honey, and buttered toast. It has a distinct baking spice note in the middle, finishing with subtle earth and sweet cedar notes. It is an approachable, flavorful cigar that offers complexity without being overpowering.

This fruity, medium-bodied cigar pairs wonderfully with slightly sweeter drinks, such as a Dark Rum, Sauternes, or an Iced Tea with a slice of peach.

CIGAR INFORMATION

Country of Origin: Cuba

Flavour profile: Medium-bodied

Vitola: Lirios

Size: 50 ring gauge, 5 inches

Smoking time: 45 minutes