Sancho Panza

The Sancho Panza brand of Cuban cigars was born in 1848. It was founded by a German, Emil Ohmstedt, who lived in Cuba. When he created his brand, it went virtually unnoticed. He set up his factory at 48, Calle de Angeles in Havana. When he died in 1874, he bequeathed his company to the Catalan Salvador Perito. The company changed owners frequently as a result of economic difficulties. In 1898, the company went bankrupt and temporarily ceased production until it was taken over by Muñozo, Alonso y Cia. The new owners were unable to rectify the financial situation.

In 1920, they sold the brand to Ramón Allones, who in turn sold it to Cifuentes.

In 1930, following the economic crisis of 1929, Sancho Panza was bought by the El Rey del Mundo cigar brand. This marked the beginning of the company's renaissance, and the start of a glorious era that has not yet come to an end. Notoriety was gained with two new creations: the Sancho Panza Molinos cigar (Lonsdale module - calibre 43) and the cult Sancho cigar. These Habanos powerfully conquered the palates of puro lovers, who succumbed without resistance to their elegance. Success was phenomenal in Spain. In fact, throughout the 50s, Sancho was one of the best-selling cigars in the country. Thanks to record sales on Spanish soil, the brand was spared the Cuban Revolution. Today, it enjoys an excellent reputation among Habanos smokers.

The creations Sancho Panza
The brand's cigars are among the smoothest puros you can find. Sancho Panza opts for handmade long-filler cigars. Vitolas are characterized, among other things, by a blend of tobaccos grown on plantations in the Vuelta Abajo region. Today, Sancho Panza offers 7 modules. Its catalog includes some of the largest cigar modules, such as the Grand Corona carried by the legendary Sancho creation. This cigar is 234 mm long and takes 2 hours to smoke. Another example is the Sancho Panza Belicosos cigar, which has a pyramid-shaped module (calibre 52) also known as a torpedo. Less long than its predecessor (140 mm), this cigar can be enjoyed in an hour. Its aromatic panel features earthy, woody notes with a hint of leather. The whole is enhanced by tastes of chocolate and spices. Another example, the Sancho Panza Non Plus cigar has a module that straddles the line between corona and le petit corona (calibre 42). It has a woody aroma and an earthy taste. Last but not least, the brand's shortest cigar is the Molino, which reveals a bitter-sweet taste.