The Quintero Favoritos represents a notable addition to the brand's regular production lineup, having been introduced to the market in 2012. This Cuban cigar offers enthusiasts an accessible entry point into the world of Quintero while delivering the characteristic flavors that have defined this historic marque.
Specifications
| Cigar Name | Favoritos |
| Factory Name | Conchas No.2 |
| Ring Gauge | 50 |
| Length | 115 mm (4½″) |
| Official Weight | 11.13 g |
| Construction | Handmade, short-filler tobacco |
| Bands | Standard band A, B |
| Status | Current Regular Production |
| Release Date | 2012 |
Packaging Options
The Favoritos is available in multiple packaging configurations to suit different preferences:
- Display box containing 15 aluminium tubed cigars, organized in 5 cardboard packs of 3 cigars each
- Display box containing 25 cigars, arranged in 5 cardboard packs of 5 cigars each
- Cardboard box with 25 cellophane bundled cigars
Flavor Profile and Tasting Notes
Based on 52 consumer reviews, the Quintero Favoritos earns an overall rating of 3.38 out of 5. The cigar demonstrates balanced characteristics across key attributes, scoring particularly well in balance, strength, complexity, and aftertaste—all receiving ratings of 3 out of 5. Elegance rates slightly lower at 2 out of 5.
The flavor profile is predominantly defined by tobacco notes, which appear most frequently in tasting reports. Smokers can expect the following characteristics:
- Primary Notes: Tobacco, twang, cedar, grass
- Secondary Notes: Spice, toast, coffee, nut, pepper, wood
- Subtle Undertones: Butter, earth, hay, leather, rosewater, shortbread, sourdough
Construction Details
As a handmade short-filler cigar, the Favoritos utilizes chopped tobacco leaves in its filler blend. This construction method typically results in a more accessible price point while still delivering authentic Cuban tobacco flavors. The cigar features the standard Quintero band configuration with both band A and band B present.