The La Gloria Cubana Tapados represents a significant chapter in Cuban cigar history, offering enthusiasts a glimpse into the brand's storied past. This handmade cigar was part of the regular production lineup for decades before eventually being discontinued in the 1980s.
Historical Background
The Tapados made its debut prior to 1960, establishing itself as a staple in the La Gloria Cubana portfolio during the pre-revolutionary era. For more than two decades, this vitola remained in production before being retired during the 1980s. Today, it exists only as a collector's item and a memory of Cuban cigar craftsmanship from a bygone era.
Specifications
| Cigar Name | Tapados |
| Factory Name | Cosacos |
| Ring Gauge | 42 |
| Length | 135 mm (5⅜″) |
| Official Weight | 8.84 g |
| Construction | Handmade |
| Band | Standard band A |
| Packaging | Slide lid box of 10 cigars |
| Status | Discontinued (Pre-1960 release – Discontinued 1980s) |
Construction and Presentation
As a fully handmade cigar, the Tapados embodied the traditional Cuban cigar-making techniques of its era. The vitola was dressed with the brand's standard band A, maintaining visual consistency across the La Gloria Cubana line. Cigars were presented in slide lid boxes containing 10 cigars, a packaging format that reflected the elegant presentation standards of mid-century Cuban cigar production.
Related Releases
- La Gloria Cubana Tapados Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor
While the original Tapados is no longer in production, its legacy lives on through special releases such as the Siglo XXI Millennium Humidor edition, which paid homage to this classic vitola.