Quintero
Brand Notes
StatusQuintero is a current pre-revolution brand, introduced circa 1924. The brand's full name is Quintero y Hno (Quintero and brother).
It is classified by Habanos SA as a multi-local brand, and has a significant market share. Before circa 2007 it was classified as a global brand.
Generally
The range comprises medium strength cigars, using short-filler tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo and Semi Vuelta regions.
There is a non-Cuban brand with the same name.
Releases
Current production consists of six handmade cigars.
Quintero cigars were included in the 1999 release of the Siglo XXI Humidor.
There have been no further special releases.
Standard Band A
Pre-1960s on -- Current
Not embossed
Standard Production Packaging
Brevas (1)
B25afbun - early 1970s
Brevas (2)
CB25afbun - 1997
Brevas (3)
CB25afbun - c2008
Coronas Selectas
B10 - early 1970s
Favoritos
CB25bun - 2012
Miramars
B25 - early 1970s
Panetelas (2)
B25 - c2010
Current Production Cigars
Londres Extra
Standard Mano
40 x 123 (4.8")
Petit Corona
Discontinued machine-made cigar
Cigars:
Handmade, using short-filler tobacco.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued c2002).
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane (discontinued c2002).
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Current.
History:
Until c2002 was machine-made.
Brevas (3)
Nacionales
41 x 140 (5.5")
Corona
Cigars:
Handmade, using short-filler tobacco.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Cardboard Box of 25 aluminium foil bundled cigars
Status:
A c2002 release. Current.
History:
There is also a discontinued handmade Brevas (1) & a discontinued machine-made Brevas (2).
Nacionales (2)
Nacionales
41 x 140 (5.5")
Corona
Cigars:
Handmade, using short-filler tobacco.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2009).
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars (discontinued 2009).
Status:
A c2002 release. Current.
History:
There is also a discontinued machine-made Nacionales (1).
Panetelas (2)
Vegueritos
36 x 127 (5.0")
Short Panetela
Cigars:
Handmade, using short-filler tobacco.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A c2002 release. Current.
History:
There is also a discontinued machine-made Panetelas (1).
Repacked in the UK into aluminium tubes and sold in P10 as "Tubulares".
Repacked in the UK into aluminium tubes and sold in P10 as "Tubulares".
Favoritos
Concha No.2
50 x 115 (4.5")
Petit Robusto
Cigars:
Handmade, using short-filler tobacco.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars
Cardboard Box of 25 cellophane bundled cigars
Cardboard Box of 25 cellophane bundled cigars
Status:
A 2012 release. Current.
Petit Quinteros
Petit Cazadores
43 x 105 (4.1")
Petit Corona
Cigars:
Handmade, using short-filler tobacco.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Cardboard Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A 2014 release. Current.
Tubulares
Brevas
42 x 133 (5.2")
Corona
Cigars:
Handmade, using short-filler tobacco.
Bands:
Standard Band A.
Tubes:
Premium tube.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 3 cigars in aluminium tubes
Status:
A 2016 release. Current.
History:
Distinct from the UK Tubulares, which were Panetelas repackaged for the UK market.
Discontinued Production Cigars
Brevas (1)
Unknown
42 x 138 (5.4")
Corona
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Early type A custom band.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in an aluminium foil bundle
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued early-1980s.
History:
There is also a discontinued machine-made Brevas (2) and a current short-filler handmade Brevas (3).
Brevas (2)
Nacionales Mano
40 x 140 (5.5")
Corona
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Cardboard Box of 25 aluminium foil bundled cigars
Status:
A early-1980s release. Discontinued c2002.
History:
There is also a discontinued handmade Brevas (1) & a current short-filler handmade Brevas (3).
Churchills
Cervantes
42 x 165 (6.5")
Lonsdale
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Slide Lid Box of 50 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued early-1990s.
Conchas No.1
Unknown
38 x 113 (4.4")
Short Panetela
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Early custom band.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Coronas
Coronas
42 x 142 (5.6")
Corona
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 10 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Dress Box of 10 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued early-1990s.
Coronas Selectas
Coronas
42 x 142 (5.6")
Corona
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 10 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 10 cigars in cellophane
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued early-1990s.
Londres
Standard Mano
40 x 123 (4.8")
Petit Corona
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued c2002.
Medias Coronas
Londres
40 x 126 (5.0")
Petit Corona
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued late-1990s.
Medias Coronas Selectas
Londres
40 x 126 (5.0")
Petit Corona
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued c2002.
Miramars
Unknown
40 x 146 (5.7")
Long Corona
Cigars:
Handmade.
Bands:
Early custom band.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued 1970s.
Nacionales (1)
Nacionales Mano
40 x 140 (5.5")
Corona
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued c2002.
History:
There is also a current short-filler handmade Nacionales (2).
Panetelas (1)
Vegueritos Mano
37 x 127 (5.0")
Short Panetela
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Cajón of 100 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Cajón of 100 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued c2002.
History:
There is also a current short-filler handmade Panetelas (2).
Puritos
Chicos
29 x 106 (4.2")
Cigarillo
Cigars:
Machine-made.
Bands:
Standard band A.
Packaging:
Dress Box of 10 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars
Dress Box of 50 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars in cellophane
Dress Box of 25 cigars in cellophane
Cardboard Pack of 5 cigars
Dress Box of 50 cigars
Dress Box of 25 cigars
Status:
A pre-1960 release. Discontinued c2005.
History:
Now part of the ICT Puritos range.
Special Release Cigars
Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor
Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor
Churchills (20)
Cervantes
42 x 165 (6.5")
Lonsdale
Coronas (20)
Coronas
42 x 142 (5.6")
Corona
Londres Extra (20)
Standard Mano
40 x 123 (4.8")
Petit Corona
Panetelas (1) (20)
Vegueritos Mano
37 x 127 (5.0")
Short Panetela
Puritos (20)
Chicos
29 x 106 (4.2")
Cigarillo
Churchills - a reinstated production size
Coronas - a reinstated production size
Londres Extra - a standard production size
Panetelas (1) - a standard production size
Puritos - a standard production size
Cigars:
Handmade & machine-made.
Bands:
Standard bands.
Packaging:
Numbered Special Humidor of 2000 cigars comprising 20 brands (21 made).
Status:
A 1999 release.
History:
Free-standing electronic (temperature & humidity controlled) humidor made to commemorate the Millennium. It contains 20 brands and 2,000 cigars.