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Partagas Cigar Factory Tour

One of Havana’s oldest and most famous cigar factories, the landmark neoclassical Real Fábrica de Tabacos Partagás was founded in 1845 by a Spaniard named Jaime Partagás and was built in response to the increase in demand this industry experienced during the second half of the 19th century. The original construction, which includes a courtyard surrounded by an arcade, was expanded in the early 20th century with the construction of a second floor and a two-story annexed building. Its façade is simple and matches the image that was predominant at the time: strong solid presence, rectangular distribution with elongated openings and a continuous balcony with iron rails. Specializing in full-bodied cigars, today some 400 workers toil for up to 12 hours a day in here rolling such famous cigars as Montecristos and Cohibas. The Partagás factory has been producing fine cigars for more than 160 years and offers the most insightful cigar tour in Havana and the most popular and reliable factory to visit. Tour groups check out the ground floor first, where the leaves are unbundled and sorted, before proceeding to the upper floors to watch the tobacco get rolled, pressed, adorned with a band and boxed. An English-speaking guide is always available, and the cigar shop is one of the most popular in the city Cohiba Normally the most expensive brand on average, Cohiba cigars were allegedly rolled specially for Fidel Castro. They were also given to visiting heads of state. These days anyone can buy one, usually for around $60-70 per piece, and the tobacco is extra fermented. Partagas Not for the faint of heart, these strong cigars pack a real punch. Take it slow to enjoy the earthy, peppery flavors without getting sick. Montecristo This brand is the biggest-selling in the world, with both new smokers and old hands enjoying the medium tobacco taste blended with flavors such as cocoa, coffee and vanilla. Romeo y Julieta If you want to smoke your new cigar immediately, Romeo y Julieta are a good bet. They don’t need much aging to bring out the complex flavors. Ramon Allones One for the heads, this small brand is far from a household name. The company has been running since 1837, but it has always been a fairly small operation. There are three sizes available, all of which use full-bodied tobacco. La Gloria Hoyo de Monterrey Strength: Medium Jose Gener was growing tobacco before creating his brand ' Hoyo de Monterrey' in 1865. In 1970 the "Le Hoyo" series was launched in response to demands for a richer tasting line of cigars. Indeed. Le Hoyo is known for its distinctive, rich, complex flavor and taste