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Por Larrañaga was registered in 哈瓦那 in 1834 by 西班牙 immigrant Ignacio Larrañaga - he came from 西班牙 to 古巴 in 1825 and founded the brand 9 years later. It is the oldest surviving and continuously produced 古巴 cigar brand. 6 years earlier than Punch (1840), 10 years earlier than H. Upmann (1844), and 11 years earlier than Partagás (1845).

In 1886 年, Rudyard Kipling praised Por Larrañaga in the poem The Betrothed: "There's peace in a Larrañaga, there's calm in a Henry Clay; But the best cigar in an hour is finished and thrown away." The poem's speaker chooses between his new wife Maggie and cigars -- and it is also the source of the immortal line "A woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke".

In 1925 年, Por Larrañaga became the first Cuban factory to mechanize cigar production -- importing bunching and wrapper machines from the United States. The motivation was to avoid production interruptions caused by social unrest.

Por Larrañaga Petit Coronas (5⅛" × 42, vitola: Mareva) -- the brand's most recognizable regular-production cigar. In 2006 年 12 月, Cigar Aficionado reviewed Por Larrañaga independently from "Connoisseur's Corner" for the first time, awarding it 91/100 points. Flavors: nuts, light smoke, cedar.

Rudyard Kipling praised Por Larrañaga in his 1886 poem 《The Betrothed》 - the poem describes a man facing the choice of "wife or cigar". A famous line in the poem reads: "There's peace in a Larrañaga, there's calm in a Henry Clay". The same poem also produced the cigar industry's most famous maxim: "A woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke".

In 1925, Por Larrañaga became the first Cuban factory to introduce mechanized cigar production - importing rolling and wrapper machinery from the United States. The motivation was to avoid production interruptions caused by labor disputes. The new technology could use the same high-quality Cuban tobacco to produce at about 25% of the cost of the handmade version, and machine operators needed only 2 weeks of training (hand rollers required many years).

In 1925, Por Larrañaga became the first factory in Cuba to introduce machine-rolled cigars - importing rolling and packaging machines from the United States. The new technology reduced production costs to 25% of handmade production, and training machine operators took only 2 weeks (handmade cigar rollers required years). But this revolution was opposed by workers' strikes - cigar rollers strongly protested out of fear of unemployment, and the company was ultimately forced to send the machines back to the United States.

In 2002, Habanos repositioned its strategy - all Por Larrañaga sizes returned entirely to handmade production. The same year, it launched the only short-filler handmade version, Panatelas (later discontinued). Today, all Por Larrañaga are totalmente a mano, long filler - fully returning to the brand's top-tier identity.

Rudyard Kipling's 1886 poem The Betrothed features Por Larrañaga - in the poem, the male protagonist must choose between his wife Maggie and cigars. He writes: "There is peace in a Por Larrañaga, there is calm in a Henry Clay; but the best cigar in an hour is finished and thrown away." In the end, the protagonist chooses cigars, leaving the famous line: "A woman is only a woman, but a good cigar is a smoke."

Por Larrañaga remains the only cigar brand to have been in continuous production for 191 years (1834-2025) - an unprecedented record in the cigar industry. Any company operating continuously for 191 years is an extraordinary achievement, especially in the cigar industry, which has gone through the end of the colonial era, Revolution, strikes, trademark litigation, and climate change.

Por Larrañaga was founded in 1834 年 by Spanish immigrant Ignacio Larrañaga (who arrived in Cuba in 1825) at 94 O'Reilly Street in Havana -- it is the oldest existing Cuban cigar brand still in continuous production today. According to legend, only Cabañas (no longer extant) was earlier.

Por Larrañaga Galanes (4¾" × 52, vitola: Robusto) - a true Robusto released in 2021 - the brand's epoch-making entry into the large ring gauge era, with Habanos S.A. directly responding to long-term market demand for a "thicker Por Larrañaga". After release, it was extremely sought after.

Por Larrañaga was registered and founded in Havana in 1834 by Spanish immigrant Ignacio Larrañaga - it is the oldest existing Cuban cigar brand still in production, bar none. 6 years earlier than Punch, 11 years earlier than Partagás, and 10 years earlier than H. Upmann.

The historic cigar-industry strike triggered by mechanization: Por Larrañaga workers launched strikes and boycotts out of concern for their professional future, and the company was ultimately forced to send the machines back to the United States. But this "mechanical revolution" was already irreversible -- machines reduced production costs by 25%, and training a machine operator required only 2 weeks (while a cigar roller required years of training).

Today, all Por Larrañaga cigars are handmade long filler -- this is the brand's most important contemporary commitment. All tobacco comes from the Vuelta Abajo region, and production takes place at La Corona Factory, the same factory as Hoyo de Monterrey and Punch.

Por Larrañaga flavor positioning: mild to medium strength - elegant, balanced, smooth, flavorful but not intense. Flavor descriptions: nuts, cream, cedar, light smoke, light coffee, cinnamon, honey finish. It is a representative of the "old gentleman school" of Cuban cigars.

Por Larrañaga Picadores (5" × 48, vitola: Hermosos No.4) - reintroduced in 2014, currently available only through Habanos Specialist and La Casa del Habano channels. Its distinctive cigar band is inspired by the old 1970s Picadores (long discontinued). It is the only Por Larrañaga cigar with a colored cigar band. Flavor: cream, cinnamon, light coffee. About a 40-minute experience.

Por Larrañaga Petit Coronas (5⅛" × 42, vitola: Mareva) - the brand's most acclaimed regular-production model. It received 91 points in Cigar Aficionado's first review in 2006. Flavor: cream, nuts, light smoke. London price about USD $17/stick.

The rollers at the Por Larrañaga factory, worried about their professional future, launched a strike to resist the machines - forcing the company to send the machinery back to the United States! This was one of the most important "human vs machine" events in cigar industry history, and it also caused the brand's attempt at industrialization to fail temporarily.

Por Larrañaga is the true "elder statesman" of the cigar industry - 191 years of continuous production, spanning 5 centuries (19, 20, 21), having gone through Spanish colonial rule, the Spanish-American War, Cuban independence, world wars, Revolution, and trademark litigation, and still rolled today at La Corona factory.

Por Larrañaga Petit Coronas (5⅛" × 42, vitola: Mareva, Petit Corona) - the brand's most consistently well-reviewed regular vitola. In December 2006, Cigar Aficionado gave a positive review to a cigar from the brand for the first time, awarding it 91 points - an exception outside "Connoisseur's Corner". Flavors: nuts, light smoke, cedar, with slight veining.

Por Larrañaga flavor: medium strength, cream, cedar, roasted nuts, and a light smoky finish - a representative of the "elegant" Cuban cigar style. Petit Corona is the most acclaimed regular-production model, receiving 91 points in Cigar Aficionado's first review in 2006.

The brand name "Por Larrañaga" literally translates as "By Larrañaga". In his 1967 年 book The Book of the Cigar Connoisseur, Zino Davidoff claimed that Por Larrañaga was the second registered Cuban cigar brand, after Cabañas.

Por Larrañaga Galanes (4¾" × 52, vitola: Petit Robusto) - a true Robusto launched with great fanfare in 2021. The cigar aficionado community had long wanted a "thicker-ring-gauge Por Larrañaga", and Habanos S.A. finally listened. After release, it immediately became a target of pursuit.

Por Larrañaga Picadores (5" × 48, vitola: Hermosos No.4) -- a Habanos Specialist Exclusive revived in 2014 年. Inspired by 1970s imagery, it is the brand's only cigar with a colored band -- recreating the color configuration of the Picadores discontinued in the 1970s.

In 1960 年, the Cuban government nationalized all cigar companies, and Por Larrañaga was taken into state ownership. At the time of the revolution, Por Larrañaga was Cuba's sixth-largest cigar brand. Production moved from the Carlos III Street factory to the La Corona Factory on Avenida 20 de Mayo, shared with Hoyo de Monterrey, where it remains today.

In 2002, Habanos fully repositioned itself as a luxury brand - all Por Larrañaga vitolas returned to fully handmade production. The same year also saw the launch of the short filler version Panatelas (later discontinued). This was the brand's moment of rebirth.

After the revolution in 1960, the Cuban government nationalized Por Larrañaga. At the time, the brand was Cuba's sixth-largest cigar brand. Production moved from Carlos III Street to La Corona Factory (sharing the same factory with Hoyo de Monterrey and Punch to this day).

Por Larrañaga's nearly 200 years of continuous production is an important milestone in the cigar industry, and even in global luxury goods - it has survived the 古巴 War of Independence, two World Wars, revolution, trademark litigation, mechanization controversies, and climate change.

Por Larrañaga Galanes (4¾" × 52, Robusto) -- a true Robusto specification released with great fanfare in 2021 年 -- the long-called-for "thick-bodied Por Larrañaga version" finally arrived. It immediately became a popular collectible.

Ignacio Larrañaga arrived in Cuba from Spain in 1825. After working in Havana for 9 years, he registered a cigar manufacturing business in 1834. "Por Larrañaga" means "By Larrañaga" in Spanish.

In its early years, the factory was located at 94 O'Reilly Street in Havana. From the beginning, it was known for outstanding craftsmanship and earned the nickname "The University of Havana" -- meaning it was the highest institution of cigar craft.

Por Larrañaga Picadores (5" × 48, vitola: Hermosos No.4, Corona Extra) - relaunched in 2014, today available only at La Casa del Habano and Habanos Specialist. The cigar band design was inspired by 1970s graphics, and it is the only Por Larrañaga with a colored cigar band - all others have gold bands. Flavors: cream, cinnamon, light coffee, a 40-minute experience.

The first factory was located at O'Reilly 街 94 號 in Havana. In 1840, due to increased production needs, it moved to San Miguel 街 58 號. From the beginning, it earned the nickname "The University of Havana" - meaning "the academy of cigars of the highest quality".

After the 1960 (some say 1961) Revolution, the Cuban government nationalized all cigar companies. At the time of the Revolution, Por Larrañaga was Cuba's sixth-largest cigar brand - a major player of the era. Production moved from the Carlos III factory to La Corona Factory (the same factory as Hoyo de Monterrey), where it remains today.

After the Revolution, Por Larrañaga maintained its good reputation through the 1970s, but began an unexplained decline in the 1980s - production fell sharply. In the 1990s, trademark litigation further restricted the number of export countries, leaving almost only the Canadian and Middle Eastern markets. Most products shifted to machine-made or semi-machine-made production.

Por Larrañaga flavor: mild to medium - gentle but rich in flavor. Flavor notes: nuts, cedar, cream, cinnamon, light coffee, light smoke - representing the "elegant gentleman" style of 古巴 cigars.

The Por Larrañaga cigar band has a pure gold-colored design - the brand's most recognizable visual element. "The all-gold cigar band is one of the most easily recognized brands in the cigar industry." Today, some styles add a red-and-gold mix, but pure gold remains the brand's soul.

Por Larrañaga's 190+ years of continuous production history is an almost miraculous achievement in the cigar industry - through Spanish colonial rule, Cuban independence, mechanization strikes, revolution, trademark disputes, market contraction, and product-line relaunches, production has never been interrupted. It is the cigar industry's true "long-lived ironman".

In 2002 年, Habanos S.A. repositioned Por Larrañaga -- all vitolas returned to handmade production (some long filler, some short filler). Also in 2002 年, Panatelas was introduced as the brand's first official short filler product (later discontinued).

In the Habanos system, Por Larrañaga is classified as "Other" - small production and small market share, but to industry insiders it is a "true boutique cigar for connoisseurs". "elder statesman of Cuban tobacco" is the industry's most commonly used description.

The "all-gold" design of the Por Larrañaga cigar band is the brand's core identity - one of the most easily recognizable visual marks in the cigar industry. Today, some Por Larrañaga cigar bands include red elements, but gold remains the brand's main color.

Por Larrañaga MonteCarlos (6¼" × 33, Slim Panetela) - an extremely slender cigar with a 33 ring gauge, representing the brand's "1920s elegant retro" style. It is regarded as one of the most recognizable slim cigars in today's cigar industry.

All Cuban versions of Por Larrañaga are "totalmente a mano con tripa larga" (fully handmade long filler), using all Vuelta Abajo tobacco, and are produced at La Corona factory (the same factory as Hoyo de Monterrey and Punch).

Lonsdales RE Alemania 2006 (Cervantes 42 × 165mm) - the first Por Larrañaga Edición Regional, exclusive to the German market. From then on, Por Larrañaga entered the RE era, with about 17-20 RE released to date.

Film master Orson Welles was also a lifelong enthusiast of Por Larrañaga - his office was often filled with Por Larrañaga. The dual endorsement of Kipling and Welles, two cultural giants of the 19th-20th centuries, gave Por Larrañaga a unique position in literary and film circles.

For connoisseurs, Por Larrañaga is "a choice with more gentlemanly taste than Cohiba" - its elegance, balance, and understatement give it a unique position in the Cuban cigar system: it does not have Cohiba's aura of luxury or Bolívar's strength, but it has a historical depth (190+ years) that neither Cohiba nor Bolívar has.

From the beginning, Por Larrañaga was known as "The University of Havana" - this nickname came from the brand's outstanding craftsmanship and its tradition of gathering veteran cigar rollers. It is one of the most historic "institution of excellence"-level nicknames in the cigar industry.

By the late 19th century, Por Larrañaga was already an internationally renowned top-tier brand. Its two most famous admirers: Orson Welles (film director of Citizen Kane) and Rudyard Kipling (Nobel Prize-winning poet). A dual honor spanning literature and cinema.

In the 1970s, the brand still maintained its reputation, but in the 1980s, production dropped sharply without warning for unknown reasons. In the 1990s, trademark litigation restricted Por Larrañaga exports to only a small number of countries (mainly Canada and the Middle East).

In 1920 年, Por Larrañaga acquired a new factory on Carlos Tercero (Carlos III) Street in Havana for US$100,000 -- one of the largest factory investments in the cigar industry at the time, reflecting the brand's determination to expand its scale.

Lonsdales Edición Regional Alemania 2006 (Cervantes 165mm × 42) - the brand's first Edición Regional, exclusive to the 德國 market. From then on, Por Larrañaga became a frequent participant in the RE program, with about 20 RE versions to date.

Lonsdales RE Alemania 2006 (Cervantes 42 × 165mm) - the brand's first Edición Regional, exclusive to the German market. Starting in 2006, the brand appeared frequently in the RE program - to date, nearly 20 RE releases have been launched, most in thicker-ring-gauge formats.

Identifying feature: the all-gold ring - Por Larrañaga's most elegant and most easily recognized visual trademark. Even if the smoker has not removed the cigar band, aficionados can recognize Por Larrañaga at a glance. Today, some sizes incorporate red design elements, but gold remains the spirit of the brand.

Por Larrañaga is said to be the second officially registered Cuban cigar brand after Cabañas - but Zino Davidoff argued in his 1967 book The Book of the Cigar Connoisseur that Por Larrañaga was actually the first registered, even earlier than Cabañas. Cabañas has long been discontinued, so Por Larrañaga is the oldest existing Cuban brand.

Por Larrañaga MonteCarlo (6¼" × 33, slim panatella) -- an ultra-slim, long cigar with a 33 ring gauge, and the brand's most elegant shape. A classic feeling of "former glory".

Although Por Larrañaga is a relatively niche brand within the Habanos system (with a small market share), aged old Por Larrañaga is a true holy grail of cigar collecting -- rare aged versions from a 191-year-old historic brand, plus sizes that have been discontinued or limited, have continued to rise in price.

The brand name "Por Larrañaga" literally translates as "By Larrañaga" (made by Larrañaga) - one of the few "personal brands" in the cigar industry to use the founder's surname directly as the brand name. Zino Davidoff claimed in 《Book of the Cigar Connoisseur》(1967) that Por Larrañaga was the second registered Cuban brand after Cabañas.

In the 1980s, the brand mysteriously entered a period of decline - production dropped sharply for unknown reasons. In the 1990s, trademark disputes restricted Por Larrañaga exports to a few markets such as Canada and the Middle East. Most products became machine-made items for Canadian smokers. This was the lowest point in the brand's history.

Por Larrañaga Montecarlos (6¼" × 33, vitola: Slim Panetela) - another soul of the brand: a slender panetela with a 33 ring gauge, representing the elegant cigar. It can be enjoyed at any time of day, and paired with the gold cigar band, it has a strong period aesthetic.

In 1840 年, the factory moved to 58 San Miguel Street to meet production demand. From the start, Por Larrañaga supplied cigars to intellectuals, financial elites, and ordinary working-class people alike -- an early representative of a "cigar for everyone".

In 1920, the company acquired a larger factory on Carlos III (Carlos Tercero) Street for USD $100,000. This factory became the stage on which the brand entered the industrial era.

Despite its extreme fame at the end of the 19th century, Por Larrañaga always had small production volume - accounting for only 5.3% of total Cuban cigar exports. It was a true "boutique rather than high-volume" brand.

Por Larrañaga's first factory was located at 94 O'Reilly Street in Havana - this historic street later inspired the naming of San Cristóbal de la Habana's O'Reilly Colección Habanos. In 1840, it moved to 58 San Miguel Street to meet the need for expanded production.

For Chinese enthusiasts: Picadores is available only at LCDH and Habanos Specialist, making it "the true insider's Por Larrañaga". Its colorful cigar band pays tribute to a 1970s retro design and is also the brand's only colorful-version identifier.

Gran Robusto RE Países Bajos 2017 - An RE exclusive to the Países Bajos market, representing the brand's entry into the era of large-ring-gauge REs and foreshadowing the birth of Galanes in 2021.

Cigar industry insight: Most Por Larrañaga REs are thick-ring formats - distributors' continued repurchases reflect consumers' desire for a "thicker Por Larrañaga," ultimately leading to the birth of Galanes in 2021 as a true regular-production Robusto.

In the Habanos system, Por Larrañaga is classified as "Other" (a niche brand) - this low-key positioning reflects the brand's enduring philosophy of "boutique rather than high-volume". Over 190 years, the brand has not become larger, but it has maintained quality.

Gran Robusto RE Países Bajos 2017 - a Dutch-market RE in the Gran Robusto format - reflecting the thicker-ring-gauge trend and also serving as a "market test" before the launch of Galanes 2021.

In 1937, the company was acquired by the 英國 company Morris & Morris -- one of the few 古巴 brands in the cigar industry to be owned by a 英國 company.

Although Por Larrañaga was internationally known in the late 19th century, its production volume was always very small - accounting for only 5.3% of total Cuban cigar exports. This tradition of "valuing refinement over quantity" continues to this day.

Valiosos RE Suiza 2009 (Pirámides 52 × 156mm, 2,000 boxes × 25) - the first Por Larrañaga RE exclusive to the Swiss market, in a pirámide format.

Magnificos RE Reino Unido 2007 Humidor - a UK-market RE with special humidor packaging. It is one of the representative works among the brand's early RE releases.

In 1937, the company was acquired by the British company Morris & Morris - one of the representative cases of British capital entering the Cuban cigar industry.

Dominican version of Por Larrañaga: Altadis U.S.A. holds the 美國 trademark rights. A new Dominican-made Por Larrañaga was launched in 2016 - using Ecuadoran Connecticut wrapper, Dominican filler, and binder. About USD $7.

In 1920, the company acquired a larger factory on Carlos Tercero (Carlos III) Street for USD $100,000.

In 1870, the brand was acquired by Antonio Rivero Martinez - he later pushed Por Larrañaga to become the first Cuban cigar brand to introduce machine-made production.

Although Por Larrañaga enjoyed great prestige, it accounted for only 5.3% of total Cuban cigar exports -- its output was never large, making it a typical example of "refined but not widespread".

In 1870 年, Antonio Rivero Martínez acquired Por Larrañaga -- this Spanish businessman later led the brand into the age of mechanization.

Orson Welles (director of Citizen Kane and The Third Man) was also a famous Por Larrañaga enthusiast -- one of the most tasteful smokers in 20th-century cinema.

Today's Dominican version of Por Larrañaga is produced by Altadis (a subsidiary of Imperial Brands) - in 2016, Altadis relaunched the non-Cuban version, using Ecuador Connecticut wrapper and Dominican filler and binder. This version is much cheaper than the Cuban version (about USD $7/stick).

Valiosos RE Suiza 2009 (Pirámides 52 x 156mm, 2,000 boxes x 25) - The first Por Larrañaga RE for the Suiza market, and one of the brand's rare Pirámide formats.

Magníficos Humidor RE Reino Unido 2007 - A humidor limited release exclusive to the Reino Unido market.

In 1870, Antonio Rivero Martínez acquired Por Larrañaga. Under his management, the brand entered a new era - he later became the first person to promote mechanized production in Cuba.

The Dominican version of Por Larrañaga was discontinued around 2013. In 2016, Altadis (a subsidiary of Imperial Brands) relaunched a non-Cuban version - using Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and Dominican filler. It includes three cigars: Gran Corona (Lonsdale, 6 x 46), Robusto (5 x 52), and Toro (6 x 50), all around USD $7. Flavors: cedar, roasted nuts.

Valiosos RE Suiza 2009 (Pirámides 156mm × 52, 2,000×25) - the first 瑞士 Por Larrañaga RE. The Pirámide format is very rare.

Magnificos Humidor RE Reino Unido 2007 (English Market Selection) - launched by Hunters & Frankau on November 1, a Habanos Regional Speciality exclusive to the 英國 market.

In 1937 年, the company was acquired by the British Morris & Morris group -- entering an era of British capital.

Magníficos RE Reino Unido (launched by Hunters & Frankau on November 1) - Exclusive to the Reino Unido English Market Selection.

Small Robustos Humidor RE Italia 2012 - A humidor limited release for the Italia market.

Small Robustos Humidor RE Italia 2012 - an Italian-market humidor-packaged RE. It is representative of the brand's humidor series releases.

Small Robustos Humidor RE Italia 2012 + Gran Robusto RE Países Bajos 2017 - representative works of Por Larrañaga's entry into the 歐洲 RE market.