Jose L. Piedra is a particularly noteworthy Havana not only because its blend is composed of filler tobaccos grown exclusively in the Remedios tobacco region, but, also because it is made using the “tripa corta, totalmente a mano” Short filler. Totally handmade technique. The Piedra family came to Cuba in the 1880’s from the Spanish province of Asturias. They settled near the town of Santa Clara, which lies at the heart of the Remedios region where tobacco has been grown since the 16th century, and started to make cigars. All of the Jose L. Piedra sizes are made from Remedios tobaccos using the traditional “tripa corta, totalmente a mano” short filler, totally handmade technique.
