Mexican Cigars

Mexico isn’t as prolific in cigar manufacturing as Honduras or Nicaragua, but it has a rich tobacco heritage, especially in the San Andrés Valley, and produces some notable smokes. Mexican cigars are often puros—made entirely from Mexican-grown tobacco—and are known for earthy, peppery, and sometimes sweet-spicy profiles due to the region’s volcanic soil.

Te-Amo: The most iconic Mexican cigar brand, produced by the Turrent family in San Andrés since the 1960s. It’s a puro using San Andrés tobacco, offering a medium-bodied smoke with earthy and nutty flavours. While once seen as a budget option, its Aniversario line elevates it with darker, richer notes like coffee and spice.

Casa Turrent 1880 Series: Another Turrent family gem, named after their tobacco-growing legacy starting in 1880. These are premium puros with blends like Oscuro (nuts and coffee) and Maduro (almonds and chocolate), aged for complexity. They’re handcrafted in Veracruz and gaining international praise.

Santa Clara 1830: A lesser-known but respected puro from San Andrés, made by a family business. It’s appreciated locally for its smooth, earthy taste and consistent quality, though it’s less exported than Te-Amo.

Casa 1910 Cuchillo Parado: A newer entry from a San Andrés factory, this puro uses 100% Mexican tobacco, aged for at least six months post-rolling. It’s bold and flavourful, with a nod to the Mexican Revolution in its branding—think robust, spicy notes.

Mexico’s cigar scene historically leaned on puros due to past import restrictions, which limited blending with foreign tobaccos until the 1990s. Today, brands like Casa Turrent are pushing premium boundaries, while Te-Amo remains a staple. Many cigars with Mexican San Andrés wrappers (e.g., Alec Bradley Tempus or Camacho Triple Maduro) are made elsewhere, so they don’t count as "from Mexico" here. These picks are all rolled in Mexico, showcasing its unique tobacco character.