Cuban Cigar Group is located in Havana, Cuba
Cuban Cigar Group is located in Havana, Cuba
$925.00
Ring Gauge: 40 | Length: 192 mm | Count: 24 | Shape: Lonsdale | Factory Name: Laguito Especial
The draw of this solidly rolled panetela is notably firm, but delivers fruity, nutty smoke with hints of dried pears and tea notes. Flavorful and nuanced, but the draw makes every puff an effort.
The floral first puffs of this slender smoke become woody with clear notes of graham cracker, nougat and cinnamon. There’s a hint of brown sugar on the finish.
Floral first puffs of this slender smoke become woody with clear notes of graham cracker, nougat and cinnamon. There’s a hint of brown sugar on the finish.
In Cuba, Trinidad Fundadores are generally priced lower than in international markets. Cuban cigars typically range from $8 to $90 USD per cigar, depending on the brand, vitola, and availability. Prestigious names such as Cohiba, Montecristo, and Partagás sit at the higher end. There is no real price advantage to purchasing full boxes, as the per-cigar cost remains the same unless you intend to leave the country with more than 50 cigars, in which case proper documentation is required to avoid confiscation by Cuban authorities.
For online buyers, packaging plays a key role. Boxed Trinidad Fundadores cigars require official documentation and customs review before leaving the country, increasing shipping complexity and cost. That is why Trinidad Fundadores cigars purchased online often cost more than in Cuba, largely due to the required paperwork for shipping. Trinidad Fundadores cigars can also be shipped without boxes while maintaining the same quality, and are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee on delivery, offering a more refined and cost-conscious approach.
Advice: Always request a receipt when purchasing cigars in Cuba “no exceptions”. Without proper documentation, cigars especially boxes will be confiscated by Cuban authorities during inspection on your return flight home.
The most seamless approach is to purchase Trinidad Fundadores directly through us online or at our retail shop in Havana, Cuba. Even if your Trinidad Fundadores cigars were not sourced through us, our team can assist in arranging everything for you while you are in Cuba, ensuring a smooth and discreet experience.
When departing Cuba, airport customs generally allow one box and one bundle without a receipt. While some suggest higher quantities may pass without documentation, a more measured approach is always preferred. Maintaining your receipt is strongly recommended.
For those seeking a more effortless experience, shipping Trinidad Fundadores is often the preferred option—particularly when traveling with larger quantities or without full documentation.
Short answer: No. (Consider purchasing online instead.)
Long answer: Yes… if you understand how the conversation is meant to unfold.
When arriving in the U.S., the question is rarely just about cigars it’s about how you answer. If asked whether you have anything to declare, the reply is simple and measured “No”, especially when the total value stays within that familiar $800 threshold, a number that, like most things, can change over time. 95% of the time you will have no issues.
If the conversation becomes more direct, the details matter. If you are arriving from Cuba, the answer should still be “No”, because any cigars or liquor will be taken away if you say Yes. If you say No and they inspect your bags, worst case they’ll confiscate your cigars and liquor, and give you a verbal warning. Do not attempt to negotiate or explain, just say “I didn’t know” nothing more. The goal at this point is to leave with a verbal warning.
Saying “Yes” will ALWAYS result in losing your cigars and liquor.
If you are arriving from Spain or anywhere outside of Cuba, then you can answer “Yes” and simply say you have cigars or liquor from Spain or wherever your journey last took you. Do not say Trinidad Fundadores, just keep it simple and say cigars.
Avoid all of this and buy from us, or have us ship it to you if you already sourced your cigars in Cuba.
It’s not about avoiding the truth it’s about understanding how it’s told. Like a good cigar, timing and delivery are everything. The goal is to arrive home and enjoy your Trinidad Fundadores.
A well-stored Fundadores evolves beautifully. Its creamy notes become richer, the cedar and floral hints knit into a more cohesive, mellow profile. Even aged, it maintains its finesse. This cigar doesn’t grow heavier with time it grows more refined, like Havana itself: mature, confident, and quietly proud.
From the first draw, the Fundadores offers a silky entry creamy cedar, subtle honey sweetness, and a delicate floral note. As it progresses, hints of roasted nuts and soft spice emerge, perfectly integrated. The cigar doesn’t rush; each puff is an unfolding story, finishing with a smooth, lingering touch that leaves you wanting just one more draw.
This is for the connoisseur who appreciates nuance over force. It’s medium-bodied but remarkably complex, rewarding attention and patience. Yet even a keen enthusiast in search of balance and refinement will find it satisfying. It’s a cigar that teaches subtlety without pretension elegance without ego.
Fundadores is the flagship of Trinidad a cigar that embodies Havana’s elegance. Unlike bolder brands, it doesn’t shout; it commands attention through grace. Its size, proportion, and balance are deliberate, designed to showcase the meticulous craftsmanship that Trinidad is known for. Holding it, you feel the weight of tradition, every turn of the torcedor’s hands present in the leaf.
Fundadores deserves moments of attention a slow evening, a quiet reflection, a conversation that lingers. Pair it with a fine aged rum or a cognac, and it becomes more than a smoke; it’s an experience. Moments of distraction diminish its charm this is a cigar for presence, for savoring life’s subtle pleasures. Juan’s closing reflectionFundadores is more than a cigar; it is a statement of tradition and care. We ensure every step storage, handling, and delivery preserves the exact quality intended by the makers in Havana. When it arrives at your home or office, it is ready to perform at its very best. Every draw, every aroma, every moment is effortless, reliable, and deeply satisfying the kind of experience only a true Cuban classic can offer.
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Trinidad Fundadores
Grand panatella (laguito n° 1 especial)
Wrapped in a well-set claro colorado wrapper with a firm feel, the Fundadores offers gentle vanilla and floral aromas at cold draw, alongside an excellent draw.
Tasting after lighting:
The first third unfolds gently with floral notes, soon enriched by the uncommon aroma of vermouth, adding refined complexity.
Midway, the strength increases with leathery notes. Despite this rise, the flavors show little evolution.
The final third is more balanced than last year, resting mostly on woody tones.
Conclusion from the enthusiast:
Having improved last year, this grand panatella gains another half ring. Its rarity is unfortunate compared to other brand offerings. A high-priced but refined smoke.
Ring Gauge: 40 | Length: 192 mm | Count: 24 | Shape: Lonsdale | Factory Name: Laguito Especial
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The draw of this solidly rolled panetela is notably firm, but delivers fruity, nutty smoke with hints of dried pears and tea notes. Flavorful and nuanced, but the draw makes every puff an effort.
The floral first puffs of this slender smoke become woody with clear notes of graham cracker, nougat and cinnamon. There's a hint of brown sugar on the finish.
Floral first puffs of this slender smoke become woody with clear notes of graham cracker, nougat and cinnamon. There's a hint of brown sugar on the finish.
A slim smoke with a veiny wrapper and tight pigtail cap. It draws well, though the burn is a bit uneven. Initial flintiness dissipates to show notes of nutmeg, ground pepper and a saccharine sweetness.
Long and slim with a tight draw. The smoke begins light with sweet tea and a bit of gingersnap before chewier notes of molasses and cinnamon emerge.
Tightly packed with tobacco, this lancero has a bit of a firm draw but still produces a sweet and floral smoke full of nougat, vanilla bean and incense notes.
A lightly wrapped lancer with a pigtailed cap and firm draw. Floral, perfumey notes settle down to show black tea flavors and a hint of coffee.
Nearly perfect in appearance, this slim cigar has some resistance to the draw but burns evenly. Earthy and peppery flavors layer the palate before a dried cherry sweetness and a subtle spice.
Long and thin with a chocolate-hued wrapper and pigtail cap. The draw is a bit firm and flavors are slow to start, but eventually, this lancero shows lots of coffee bean character along with a touch of spice and earth.
Long and thin with a pigtail cap. The draw is a bit firm, but this lancero shows lots of coffee bean character balanced by touches of spice and earth.
A thin, veiny cigar with a very healthy, oily complexion and easy draw. Leather notes complement flavors of roasted nuts and dark coffee before a medium-bodied, gummy finish.
A good-looking, pigtailed lancero with a notably firm draw, offering a medium-bodied array of tea, wood, and nutty flavors.
Golden brown with a pigtail cap, this well-made panetela is woody and cedary with a sprinkling of herbal tea notes. Toasty flavors were noted as well making this a mellow, medium-bodied cigar.
This panetela has a slightly firm draw and uneven burn. It has a dry, woody character and a leathery, bready finish. A decent performer.
A panetela with a near-perfect pigtail. The draw and burn are fine. The smoke is cedary and a bit harsh at times, a good performer without much intensity of flavor. A smoke that might come back alive with a few months' age.
A gorgeous gran panetela with a flag tip. It has a fine burn and draw. The flavor is rich and complex, with varied flavors including cashews, cocoa and coffee. Elegant and smooth, what a lancero style should be.
This gran panetela has a haggard appearance, with a wrinkled sand-colored wrapper. The draw is lush. It has a cedary, spicy flavor with a hint of milk chocolate. Some inconsistency was noted.
A gran panetela with a pigtail tip. The draw is slightly firm. It’s chewy, woody and earthy, with a toasty, nutty flavor. Medium bodied.
A superbly crafted gran panetela. It has a lush draw, and a fine aroma. It's a leather bomb, with a fruity sweetness as well as coffee notes. It improves with each puff. A full-bodied cigar.
A long and lean panetela with a pigtail. It has good color, and was rolled well. The smoke is creamy and complex, with peppery flavors, a touch of licorice and notes of leather. Medium to full bodied.
A beautiful lancero that draws well. The smoke is sweet and complex, with notes of leather, marzapan, sweet cedar and black cherry. Full bodied.
A silky cigar with a perfect pig tail. It burns very well, but the draw is firm. It's leathery and chocolaty, with a roasted flavor and a hint of coffee.
Beautiful color and construction. It has a sour note that gives way to an earthy sweetness, with notes of dried citrus, burnt caramel and leather.
Well made, with an oily wrapper and a pig-tail. It's leathery and peppery, with a rich aroma. At the time, this cigar was sold for 46 Canadian dollars.