The Story of Quesada Cigars

The Quesada line bears the family name — a tribute to tradition, expertise, and generational pride. With every cigar in this line, the family seeks to blend elegance and character into a refined smoking experience. These cigars often use aged tobaccos and are crafted with a balanced approach, appealing to both traditional and modern aficionados.

Main Lines:

• Quesada 1974
• Quesada Reserva Privada
• Quesada Oktoberfest
• Quesada Holiday Keg
• Quesada Heisenberg
• Quesada Tributo
• Quesada España
• Quesada Jalapa (Limited)
• Quesada Selección España (Regional release)
• Quesada Keg (Seasonal/Novelty)
• Quesada Q D’etat (Limited series)

Quesada 1974

• Wrapper: Ecuadorian (Cameroon seed)

• Binder: Dominican Republic

• Filler: Dominican & Nicaraguan tobaccos

• Flavor: Cedar, white pepper, dried fruit sweetness

• Strength: Medium to Medium‑Full

• Experience: A heritage blend celebrating Quesada’s move into manufacturing, offering clean flavor transitions and cedar-forward complexity

Vitolas:

• Short Robusto – 4 × 50

• Robusto – 5 × 50

• Corona – 6 × 43

• Lancero – 7 × 38

Reserva Privada

• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade

• Binder: Dominican Republic

• Filler: Aged Dominican tobaccos

• Flavor: Cream, citrus, subtle spice

• Strength: Mild to Medium

• Experience: Refined and layered – smooth and gentle with vintage tobacco character (not widely documented online, but standard)

Vitolas (common):

• Robusto – 4.75 × 52

• Toro – 5.625 × 54

• Churchill – 6.75 × 48

Tributo

• Wrapper: Hybrid Ecuadorian Habano (Corojo, HVA, Habano 2000 & Sumatra seeds)

• Binder: Honduran ligero

• Filler: Dominican & Nicaraguan ligero

• Flavor: Baking spices, nutty sweetness, leather, citrus tang

• Strength: Full-bodied

• Experience: Bold and memorable – created as a family tribute with depth and complexity

Vitolas:

• Julio – 5 × 50 (Robusto)

• Alvarito – 4.25 × 40 (Petit Corona)

• Alvaro – 6 × 52 (Torpedo)

• Manolín – 6.5 × 60 (Gordo)

• (Also often offered as Belicoso in some releases) 

Oktoberfest

• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo or Sumatra

• Binder/Filler: Dominican & Nicaraguan ligero

• Flavor: Malt, brown spice, toast, dried fruit

• Strength: Full

• Experience: Crafted to complement beer pairing—rich, spicy, and layered

Vitolas (typical):

• Robusto – 5 × 52

• Toro – 6 × 54
  (Size details limited in public sources)

Heisenberg

• Wrapper: Corojo (exact blend undisclosed)

• Binder/Filler: Proprietary (undisclosed)

• Flavor: Black pepper, earth, dry hay, cocoa

• Strength: Medium to Medium‑Full

• Experience: Mysterious and cerebral – small-format experimental blend themed on uncertainty principle 

Vitolas:

• Petite – 4 × 43

• Corona – 4.75 × 40

• Robusto – 5 × 48

• Coronet Cuadrada – 5.25 × 44/48/55

• Box-pressed (W²) – 5 × 60

España / Selección España

• Wrapper: Typically Ecuadorian Sumatra or Corojo

• Binder/Filler: Dominican & Nicaraguan ligero

• Flavor: Bold spice, leather, wood, sweet citrus

• Strength: Medium to Full

• Experience: Rich and classic Spanish-style Dominican blend

Vitolas:

• Robusto – 5 × 50

• Toro – 6 × 52

• Other sizes vary by regional release (include Short Robusto in base)

Keg / Holiday Keg (Seasonal releases)

• Wrapper/Filler: Similar to Reserva Privada or Tributo variations

• Flavor: Rich spice, caramel, toasted nuts

• Strength: Medium to Full

• Experience: Festive and bold – released during Oktoberfest/Holiday seasons

Vitolas: Usually sampler-sized or similar to standard tributo/1974 sizes

Other Limited / Anniversary Editions

• Examples: Quesada 40th Anniversary, 70th Anniversary, JALAPA (limited leaf), Q D’etat

• Wrapper/Filler: Vary by release—often unique vintage Dominican or Nicaraguan tobaccos

• Flavor & Strength: Range from medium to full with special-aged complexity

• Experience: Collector’s editions with artistic packaging and exclusive blends

Vitolas: Usually Robusto or Toro; vary per limited release