The Saint Luis Rey Carenas are made in Honduras, at the Flor de Copan factory. The name recalls the original name of the Port of Havana, which was known as Puerto Carenas. The blend features Honduran tobaccos for the binder and filler, wrapped in a Nicaraguan leaf. The cigars are produced by Grupo de Maestros from Altadis U.S.A, in the Flor de Copan factory in Honduras. They are exclusively sold in the US.
The cigars are dressed in a Colorado Claro wrapper, which is silky to the touch. The overall construction is good, and the filling is generous.
- Country of Origin: Honduras
- Size: 54 x 155 mm (6.1”)
- Wrapper: Nicaragua
- Binder: Honduras
- Filler: Honduras
- Price: $ 8 – € N/A
Saint Luis Rey Carenas Belicoso : the cold draw releases cedarwood. The opening is nutty and spicy.
The first third brings aromas of hazelnut and cedarwood to the palate, with a blast of spices, where black pepper and chili stand out. In the background, some vegetal nuances are perceivable. The strength is medium-full (4/5).
The middle third confirms both flavor profile and strength (4/5), with the only change regarding the cedarwood, which now is more intense.
In the final third, the cedarwood becomes the protagonist, followed by leather and roasted coffee notes. There is also earth and a touch of black pepper present. The strength doesn’t change (4/5).
Overall, the Saint Luis Rey Carenas Belicoso delivers a well-balanced and bold smoke, with an ample flavor profile. It is a rich, satisfying cigars, which ended up in the TOP 5 best Honduran cigars of 2021.