El Rey de los Habanos was the initial brand of hand-rolled, premium cigar created by Jose “Pepin” Garcia in 2002 after he arrived in the U.S. from Cuba. Pepin began working in the tobacco-making industry at the tender age of 11. His brand is made at a factory in the Little Havana section of Miami, Florida. In 2005, this brand was released for national distribution. It is known as Don Pepin Red Label due to its red band. The company makes five brands of cigars. There are five vitolas in the El Rey de los Habanos brand: Robusto, Toro, Torpedo, Corona, and Churchill. These medium to full-bodied cigars feature a rich, creamy taste and have a long and heavy finish. The tobacco is made with Cuban seed and comes entirely from … Read entire article »