№ 01
La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Magnifico
Six inches by 52 ring. The sweet Maduro standard. Around twelve dollars.
On the wall
La Aroma de Cuba.
Estelí, NicaraguaEst. 1989 (revival)Held at 70/70
The short version
La Aroma de Cuba is a brand revived in 1989 and now blended by Jose Pepin Garcia and his family at My Father Cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua. The brand is known for sweet, dark, Maduro-forward blends. Mi Amor is the most popular line at our counter and the best value. Edicion Especial and Reserva are upper-shelf siblings.
Last updated · 2026-05-19
History
Where it comes from.
La Aroma de Cuba originated in Cuba in 1875 and was a respected pre-revolution brand. The name was revived in the United States in 1989 and is currently owned by Ashton Distributors. Since 2010 the blends have been produced at the Garcia family factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, by Jose Pepin Garcia and his children, the same family behind My Father Cigars and Tatuaje.
The Garcia partnership transformed the brand. Pre-2010 La Aroma de Cuba was a competent Dominican cigar. Post-2010, with the Garcias rolling, the blends became some of the best sweet Maduros at any price point.
What we carry
On the wall in Buford.
Stock rotates. Call ahead to confirm a specific vitola.
- La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Magnifico and Belicoso.
- La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial in classic vitolas.
- La Aroma de Cuba Reserva Maximo and Imperial.
- La Aroma de Cuba Original (Connecticut wrapper) when available.
Flavor profile
Mi Amor leads with cocoa, raisin, and dark espresso from a San Andres Maduro wrapper. Edicion Especial adds cedar and dried fruit. Reserva is the most refined of the three, with chocolate, leather, and a long warm sweet finish.
At the counter
$10 to $17 per stick.
Who it is for
La Aroma de Cuba is for the smoker who wants a sweet, dark, after-dinner cigar without paying boutique prices. The Mi Amor is a regular's dependable Friday night. Excellent with bourbon.
Three to try
Start with one of these.
№ 02
La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3
Six and a half inches by 50 ring. A refined evening smoke. Around fourteen dollars.
№ 03
La Aroma de Cuba Reserva Maximo
Six inches by 52 ring. The brand at its top. Around sixteen dollars.
The full La Aroma de Cuba shelf lives in Buford
Come pick one in person.
Every vitola above sits in the walk-in humidor, held at a steady 70/70. Tell us what you usually smoke and we will point you to the right La Aroma de Cuba.