Flor de Cano Elegidos

The La Flor de Cano Elegidos is a medium‑bodied, hand‑rolled Cuban robusto cigar, crafted to deliver a balanced and approachable smoking experience for everyday enjoyment. Measuring 5 inches (127 mm) with a 50 ring gauge, it is the heaviest ring‑gauge cigar in the La Flor de Cano portfolio and offers a satisfying 40–60 minute smoke. Each Elegidos is made “Totalmente a Mano, Tripa Corta” – totally handmade with short‑filler tobaccos from Cuba’s famous Vuelta Abajo and Semi Vuelta regions – making it an ideal choice for UK smokers who want a genuine Habano at a more accessible price point.

The La Flor de Cano Elegidos is currently the only regular‑production size from this brand available in the UK, offering a unique opportunity to explore its distinctive blend and aromatic style. Medium in flavour, smooth in delivery and easy‑going in strength, the Elegidos has quickly become a popular “entry‑level” Cuban cigar for those looking to buy Cuban cigars online in the UK without stepping straight into stronger, more expensive vitolas.

About La Flor de Cano Cigars

Founded in 1884 by the Cano brothers and later revitalised by Juan Cano Sainz in 1932, La Flor de Cano is a historic Cuban brand with a long tradition of offering quality and value. Over time it has evolved from a small family operation into a respected name within the Habanos S.A. portfolio, known for producing smooth, balanced cigars with subtle, sophisticated aromas rather than raw power.

Today, La Flor de Cano focuses on handmade short‑filler cigars that provide an accessible entry into Cuban tobacco while retaining a reputation for reliability and classic Cuban character. The Elegidos exemplifies this philosophy: a medium‑strength Habano made with short filler, designed for smokers who appreciate aromatic, well‑balanced cigars that fit comfortably into everyday UK smoking windows and weather.

La Flor de Cano Elegidos – Tasting Notes

The La Flor de Cano Elegidos offers a gently evolving, medium‑bodied profile built around sandalwood, nuts and light sweetness, with the unmistakable “Cuban twang” in the background.

Initial third:
Opens with notes of sandalwood and subtle almond, accompanied by a gentle sweetness and a hint of floral aroma. Some reviewers also report a touch of salt, classic Cuban “twang” and light leather over a core of earthiness and mild spice.

Middle third:
The sandalwood character persists, joined by richer almond and broader nutty undertones. Flavours of cocoa, beans and roasted wood emerge, with a creamy texture and a light pepper tingle on the retrohale that adds structure without overpowering the palate.

Final third:
The profile intensifies with more pronounced wood and a crescendo of black pepper, while earth and nuts remain in the foreground. A subtle sweetness lingers on the finish, though the body can become slightly astringent if smoked too quickly, so a slower pace is rewarded.

Aroma:
Expect an aromatic bouquet of sandalwood, roasted nuts, earth and floral notes, with a mild sweetness and a hint of spice running through the whole cigar.

Mouthfeel & construction:
The smoke is smooth and creamy, with a firm, stable ash and a consistently easy draw. The short‑filler construction offers a steady burn and a solid medium body that never overwhelms, making the Elegidos an ideal everyday Cuban or first step into La Flor de Cano.

All our La Flor de Cano Elegidos cigars are genuine English Market Selection (EMS) stock for the UK, ensuring authenticity and correct handling from Cuba to your humidor.

Free UK delivery on orders over £50.

Other Cuban Cigars We Recommend

If you enjoy the approachable medium body of the La Flor de Cano Elegidos, there are several other Cuban cigars that UK smokers often choose as next steps. For a richer, more full‑bodied experience with classic earth, cocoa and spice, the Bolívar Petit Coronas is a legendary mareva‑size cigar, widely regarded as one of the most flavourful small formats in the Habanos portfolio. It delivers a more intense, earthy and peppery profile that still fits into a similar 30–40 minute smoking window.

If you prefer a shorter, elegant Cohiba with iconic grassy‑creamy notes, the Cohiba Siglo I offers a compact 4" x 40 format that’s perfect for UK weather or limited time. Expect a refined mix of hay, cream, honey and light spice – a great contrast to the sandalwood‑and‑nut profile of the Elegidos while still staying in the medium range.

For something in between, with a bit more body and a modern twist, the Punch Short de Punch is a contemporary Petit Robusto‑style cigar with a 50 ring gauge and rich flavours of cedar, nuts and spice. It offers a step up in intensity from La Flor de Cano while retaining a balanced, medium‑plus character that many UK smokers love.

You can explore these and many more Habanos vitolas in our curated Cuban selection here: Buy Cuban Cigars Online | Fine Cigars Club.