Artesanos Retro Especialé

Team La Gloria set out to break the mold with the blend of the Artesanos Retro Especiale by cross-breeding a Connecticut seed, which was then cultivated in Honduras. The maiden crop yielded a hearty, golden wrapper as noteworthy for its color as it is for allowing each of the cigar’s components to enjoy equal bearing on the overall taste of the cigar. Each of the frontmarks is uniquely packaged with a different design and bears a classic name that hearkens back to El Credito’s early days.

The History

Continuing its tradition of innovation, Team La Gloria is proud to introduce La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Especiale, a collection that spent eight years in the making. Inspired by a decoupage humidor found at the El Credito Cigar Factory, Michael Giannini and Team La Gloria toiled for nearly a decade to replicate the antique humidor. Inclusive of a two-year process that encompassed cultivating a new wrapper, the development of the blend for Retro Especiale was approached with an equal amount of creativity and commitment.

The Cigar

Despite the golden appearance of the wrapper, the blend is brash in its full flavor and engages the entire palate. The double binder of bold Nicaraguan and Mexican leaf is further enhanced not only by Nicaraguan and Dominican ligero but also through an additional peppering of proprietary Nicaraguan and Dominican leaf. Available in four frontmarks, Club ( 5 ¾ x 47 ), Taino (7 x 52), Habanero ( 6 x 52) and Cubano (6 ½ x 58).

The Experience

The Honduran Connecticut wrapper accentuates the fillers and binders resulting in a very unique cigar with spicy nuances. The Artesanos Retro Especiale is a smoke to be savored by those who are passionate authentic boutique cigars.

Size Chart

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