Henry Clay – Cigars

The Comeback of Henry Clay Cigars Is Making Waves in 2025 – and Rightfully So. What’s being revived here is more than just nostalgia. It’s the return of a true legend.

Henry Clay – Celebrated for Premium Quality

For many decades, Henry Clay was one of the big names in the cigar world. Now, the new War Hawk series brings a breath of fresh air and carries the myth into the modern age. Even though production now takes place in Honduras, the original commitment to quality is reflected in every cigar – thanks to the experienced local factory.

Honduras as the New Home

Today, Henry Clay cigars are produced at Tabacalera La Flor, which also makes the La Flor de Copan. The craftsmanship of the torcedores is impressive. Copan, near Guatemala and El Salvador, is one of the top tobacco-growing regions. Even the Maya knew how to make use of the local climate. Today, it’s the birthplace of many favorite cigars, like the Flor de Copan Rothschild.

Henry Clay: Cigar Tradition Since the 1840s

The brand was founded in the 1840s by Julian Alvarez Granda in Cuba – as a tribute to the U.S. politician Henry Clay. The man behind the name was not only known for his oratory skills but also for his diplomatic finesse. These qualities still shape the character of the cigars today.

Between Politics and Plantation

In the 1820s, Henry Clay served as U.S. Secretary of State – while also owning a plantation with his own tobacco crops. The name on a cigar is no coincidence – it’s an expression of origin and character. Legend has it that Clay personally approved the use of his name – without asking for any compensation. Cigars bearing his name? Apparently, that was reward enough.

Cult Status in Literature and the Lounge

Henry Clay became the epitome of the Cuban premium cigar. It’s immortalized in James Joyce’s Ulysses and Thomas Mann’s The Magic Mountain – as a symbol of style and indulgence. Looking for a good read to pair with your smoke? These books hold up – just like the cigar.

The Henry Clay Cigars of Today

After the Cuban Revolution, the brand was nationalized, but it never completely disappeared. In the early 2000s, there were Dominican versions, but the current War Hawk takes it all to a new level. Produced by Flor de Copan, it meets the highest standards – and since spring 2025, it’s finally available here.

The filler with Criollo 98, the Broadleaf binder from Honduras, and the Connecticut wrapper from Ecuador create a complex composition. A specially developed fermentation process gives the War Hawk its balanced spice, with roasted notes and a hint of wood. This medium-bodied cigar is a real highlight – combining modern standards with historical backbone.

The Henry Clay War Hawk Corona was rated 95 points by Cigar Aficionado in 2021 – a real statement. Prefer something bigger? Then the Churchill might be more your format.