Cubans are good, but I miss getting St. Martin (
San Martin) cigars from Peru from my local shop/lounge (
about 8 years ago). If anyone finds a source please post it.
2012
San Martin Pyramid
San Martin Pyramid Review @ Cigar Inspector
Quote:
If you have never smoked a Peruvian puro, I totally recommend it. You will notice that the tobacco is of very high quality and lends a very cubanesque flavor profile to some very popular brands such as the Guillermo Leon line of cigars.......
The San Martin is a unique cigar and I believe the only Peruvian puro on the market..........
|
It's the one on the left.
Jan 2019
Putting Peruvian Tobacco on the Map: The Tabacalera Del Oriente in Tarapoto (Interview)
https://www.livinginperu.com/putting-peruvian-tobacco-on-the-map-the-tabacalera-del-oriente-in-tarapoto-interview/
Quote:
As the CEO of The Tabacalera Del Oriente, Peru’s only tobacco company, Gennaro Lettieri shares about the journey that brought him to start this company, and what makes Peruvian tobacco unique in the world...............
It’s a medium-strength cigar with a complex bouquet full of subtle hints. If you ask me, it’s the best in the world. In reality, it’s very appreciated amongst smokers and aficionados. We continue to introduce it into demanding markets, like England, that are currently monopolized by Cuban producers. Peruvian cigars are gaining popularity. This year we will be introducing them into Germany and the USA............
Besides, the tobacco plant is native to Peru – as confirmed by Cubans themselves – and we haven’t even begun to take advantage of it.
|
I was hoping some Peruvian coffee I picked up would also be fantastic, but sadly it was Decaf and was only okay.