The La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Elegante is the latest creation by La Gloria Cigars. These are hand-made in Miami, FL and one of the newest blends of tobacco on the market. It's no wonder why it got the No. 9 cigar of the year. It's packed with flavor and meets the standards of all the La Gloria products. Most of the La Gloria Cubana products are made in the Dominican Republic, but these are handmade in Miami. The wrapper was changed from Ecuadorian to a more spice-tasting Nicaraguan wrapper.

The La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Elegante can best be described as a beautiful wrapped cigar with a shiny nicaraguan wrapper. Each cigar is perfectly shaped and rolled. If you're looking for a rich, bold smoke then this is the cigar for you. Just because it's rated No. 9 doesn't mean it's not a great cigar. Based on the number of blends produced a year - the No. 9 ranking is nothing to be scoffed at. The La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Elegante is triple-capped in the cuban-style tradition and has flavors of cofee and nuts. There is a mild sweetness about this cigar as well.

There are quite a few cigars handmade in Miami - just like the La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Elegante. This cigar retails at about $11 per stick and for that price you can get a ton of cigars with similar flavor profiles. We would suggest the PIO Overture selection or something from the Tatuaje line. This cigar got a 92 rating with a nicaraguan filler and wrapper. The Oliva Serie V is a good alternative to this cigar, but it has a different wrapper. I'd bet anyone that smokes this cigar will love it and get a box!