The old La Corona factory was built in 1904 specifically for the (now discontinued) La Corona brand. The new La Corona factory was commissioned in 2005, replacing the original factory. The new factory can produce 12 million cigars annually, producing Hoyo de Monterrey, La Flor de Cano, Por Larrañaga, Punch, …
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La Eminencia Factory – Closed
The La Eminencia factory was established circa 1848 and had several premises until the 1920s, when its only remaining brand, Ramon Allones, was transferred to the Partagas factory.
Read More »La Escepcion Factory – Closed
The La Escepcion factory was established circa 1865 specifically for the (now discontinued) La Escepcion brand. The factory moved location in 1882, and later introduced the Hoyo de Monterrey brand. In 1960, the factory was taken over by the State and the brands transferred to the old La Corona factory.
Read More »La Habana Factory
The La Habana factory makes Fonseca, Sancho Panza, and Juan Lopez.
Read More »Cuban Tobacco Industry Factory (ICT)
The Internacional Cubana de Tabacos, S.A. (ICT) was formed in 2001 and is now the only manufacturer of fully machine-made Cuban cigars. They produce the Belinda, Guantanamera, and Troya brands plus some Cuban brand-name small cigars (cigars less than 3 grams) comprising the Mini, Club, and Puritos sizes.
Read More »H. Upmann Factory
The H. Upmann factory was commissioned in 1844 specifically for the H. Upmann brand. Later the Montecristo and Diplomaticos brands were also produced. In circa 2002, H. Upmann moved to new (renovated) premises.
Read More »Jose L. Piedra Factory
The Jose L. Piedra factory moved to its current location circa 1955, and is still producing the Jose L. Piedra brand.
Read More »Habanos Specialist
The Habanos Specialist project was developed by Habanos, S.A. and implemented by its Exclusive Distributors in their respective markets. It is a category bestowed by the Distributor to the retailers to help promote the culture of the Habano as well as the prestige of Habanos brands and product. As of …
Read More »Replica Antique Humidor
In 2006, Habanos S.A. introduced the Replica Antique Humidor (Réplica de Humidor Antiguo) Series. This series comprises premium quality replicas of antique humidors, issued in very limited quantities, at a substantial price premium. The old El Ray del Mundo factory was converted to produce these special humidors.
Read More »Travel Retail
In 2006 Habanos S.A. introduced the Duty Free and Travel Retail Series. These are quality items, of various types and sizes, released primarily for sale in Duty Free and Travel Retail stores, at a premium price. They contain either single-brand or multi-brand standard production or special release cigars.
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