Casa Turrent Cigars: Tradition and Innovation from Mexico
Mexico, a country with over 130 million inhabitants, is not only the largest Spanish-speaking nation in North America but also boasts a long tradition of tobacco cultivation. While countries further south are often renowned for their cigars, Mexico has its own success story, thanks in large part to the Casa Turrent family, the leading name in Mexican cigar production.
Historically, Mexican cigars suffered from a poor reputation. They were seen as mass-market products, and only the San Andrés wrapper gained international recognition. However, the Turrent family has played a pivotal role in transforming the image of Mexican cigars, turning them into a symbol of quality.
Casa Turrent: A Family Business with History
The Turrent family is Mexico's largest tobacco grower and is renowned for premium cigars now appreciated worldwide. The company is led by Alejandro Turrent and his father Alberto, who continue the family legacy in its fifth generation. This tradition is also reflected in the names of their cigar lines, often referencing important family milestones.
After focusing on Mexican puros for a long time, Alejandro began to explore new horizons. Alongside the classic San Andrés tobacco, he incorporates tobaccos from countries like Nicaragua to offer greater variety and strength.
The Cigars of Casa Turrent: Numbers and Stories
The Casa Turrent 1880 is regarded as the “most complex blend” ever produced by the factory. It is robust and full of diverse flavors. This line is complemented by the Casa Turrent 1880 Claro, which impresses with its mild and mineral notes. The year 1880 is a nod to the founding year of the family’s tobacco tradition.
Other series also feature numerical names that refer to family events: the Casa Turrent 1901, the Casa Turrent 1942—named after Alberto’s birth year—and the Casa Turrent 1973, which commemorates Alejandro’s birth year. For beginners or the curious, practical samplers are also available.
All the tobaccos in the Casa Turrent line are aged for at least four years before being processed. In addition to the number-based series, Casa Turrent also offers an Origin Series, which stands out for its diverse wrappers and regional connections.
