Casa Turrent Cigars: A Renaissance of Tobacco Culture in Mexico
Mexico, with its population of around 130 million, is the largest Spanish-speaking country in North America. While countries further south on the land bridge are far more renowned for their cigar production, Mexico also boasts a long tobacco tradition. At the forefront of this tradition is the renowned Casa Turrent family, considered the leading force in Mexico’s cigar industry.
Historically, Mexican cigars had a poor reputation. The country was known for producing inexpensive mass-market products, even though its raw tobaccos, such as the famous San Andrés wrapper, promised quality. This reputation, however, has undergone a fundamental shift in the last few decades thanks to the dedication of the Turrent family.
Casa Turrent: A Family Business Rich in Tradition
Today, Casa Turrent is the largest tobacco grower in Mexico, renowned for exceptional quality. At the helm of this family business are Alejandro and his father Alberto Turrent, leading the company in its fifth generation. Their passion for the art of tobacco is evident not only in their premium cigars but also in the names of their product lines, which honor the birth years of their ancestors.
After years of focusing on Mexican puros, Casa Turrent is now exploring new avenues. Alejandro remains loyal to San Andrés tobacco but enhances newer series with tobaccos from other regions, such as Nicaragua, to enrich the flavor.
The Numbers Behind Casa Turrent Cigars
The Casa Turrent 1880 is described by Alejandro himself as the "most complex and best blend" ever produced by the factory. This line impresses with its strength and complexity, complemented by the lighter variant, the Casa Turrent 1880 Claro. The number 1880 commemorates the year the family began cultivating tobacco.
This journey through numbers started with the Casa Turrent 1901, followed by the Casa Turrent 1942, honoring Alberto Turrent’s birth year, and the Casa Turrent 1973, named after Alejandro’s birth year. For those eager to explore, Casa Turrent also offers a sampler to showcase the diversity of its products.
If you find it difficult to decide among the many options, it’s worth noting the commonality of Casa Turrent cigars: each tobacco blend is aged for at least four years. Alongside their well-known series based on specific years, Casa Turrent also offers the Origin Series, a line that stands out for the variety of its wrappers and underscores the brand’s connection to its roots.
