Need an alternative....Habana Leon

Trumpet · 11-03-2021, 08:50 AM

Ok, so about 15 years ago, I bought a box of Habana Leon Toros from Cigar King. I freakin LOVE them. However, as far as I know they're no longer made and CK was the only retailer. I tried contacting them several times asking if there is an equivalent (maybe same blend under a different name?), but they just won't reply.

SO, any recommendations for an equivalent to the Habana Leon?

markem · 11-03-2021, 12:02 PM

f you can describe the flavor profile that you are looking for then I'm sure that many will be able to help out.

Trumpet · 11-03-2021, 12:31 PM

It's been so long honestly. Here's the Wiki link with technical specifics..

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habana_Leon

From what I understand it's supposed to be DPG's take on Partagas. Seems to me to be a little peppery and creamy. They've since "smoothed out" since I bought them almost 15 years ago

Wharf Rat · 11-03-2021, 01:14 PM

When I see corojo wrapper and Nicaraguan filler, I think of Aganorsa Leaf, which used to be called Casa Fernandez. They make some cigars in Miami still, like Miami Reserva.

Tio Gato · 11-04-2021, 10:36 PM

Call Cigar King and ask if any of their house cigars are similar.
Very helpful people in the shop.

Don Fernando · 11-16-2021, 01:04 AM

that uncle said, and you could also contact My Father Cigars if they have anything similar to that blend in their current line-up

Trumpet · 12-01-2021, 06:23 PM

Yeah, I called CK and they recommended the Havana Soul. However, that's not even a Pepin blend, so I'm not sure how similar it is. I might try getting in contact with My Father

sigsauer · 12-01-2021, 06:50 PM

dark wrappers....

https://www.cigarking.com/havana-sou...-entire-order/

Brlesq · 12-01-2021, 09:28 PM

Havana Soul have been made by a number of different cigar manufacturers over the years. The current batch is AJ Fernandez. The one that Black Works rolled for them a few years ago were terrific. But no way that they are the cigar blend you are looking for

11-03-2021, 08:50 AM	#1
Trumpet Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Rich Location: S. MD Posts: 119 Trading: (2)	Need an alternative....Habana Leon Ok, so about 15 years ago, I bought a box of Habana Leon Toros from Cigar King. I freakin LOVE them. However, as far as I know they're no longer made and CK was the only retailer. I tried contacting them several times asking if there is an equivalent (maybe same blend under a different name?), but they just won't reply. SO, any recommendations for an equivalent to the Habana Leon? __________________ كافر

11-03-2021, 12:02 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Need an alternative....Habana Leon f you can describe the flavor profile that you are looking for then I'm sure that many will be able to help out. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

11-03-2021, 12:31 PM	#3
Trumpet Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Rich Location: S. MD Posts: 119 Trading: (2)	Re: Need an alternative....Habana Leon It's been so long honestly. Here's the Wiki link with technical specifics.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habana_Leon From what I understand it's supposed to be DPG's take on Partagas. Seems to me to be a little peppery and creamy. They've since "smoothed out" since I bought them almost 15 years ago __________________ كافر

11-03-2021, 01:14 PM	#4
Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Need an alternative....Habana Leon When I see corojo wrapper and Nicaraguan filler, I think of Aganorsa Leaf, which used to be called Casa Fernandez. They make some cigars in Miami still, like Miami Reserva.

11-04-2021, 10:36 PM	#5
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: Need an alternative....Habana Leon Call Cigar King and ask if any of their house cigars are similar. Very helpful people in the shop. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

11-16-2021, 01:04 AM	#6
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Need an alternative....Habana Leon that uncle said, and you could also contact My Father Cigars if they have anything similar to that blend in their current line-up __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-01-2021, 06:23 PM	#7
Trumpet Still Watching My Back Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Rich Location: S. MD Posts: 119 Trading: (2)	Re: Need an alternative....Habana Leon Yeah, I called CK and they recommended the Havana Soul. However, that's not even a Pepin blend, so I'm not sure how similar it is. I might try getting in contact with My Father __________________ كافر

12-01-2021, 06:50 PM	#8
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,370 Trading: (63)	Re: Need an alternative....Habana Leon dark wrappers.... https://www.cigarking.com/havana-sou...-entire-order/

12-01-2021, 09:28 PM	#9
Brlesq Carpe cigar! Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Bruce Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,024 Trading: (17)	Re: Need an alternative....Habana Leon Havana Soul have been made by a number of different cigar manufacturers over the years. The current batch is AJ Fernandez. The one that Black Works rolled for them a few years ago were terrific. But no way that they are the cigar blend you are looking for __________________ Hey! How come "Habana" is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?