Gran Habano is the Rico family’s cigar brand, launched by the father-and-son team of Guillermo and George Rico and rolled at the family’s G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas factory in Danlí, Honduras. Its three core numbered blends cover a wide strength range: Connecticut No. 1 is mild to medium with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Habano No. 3 is medium to full with a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, and Corojo No. 5 is full-bodied with a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper. A stronger Corojo No. 7 joined the line in 2024. Typical notes run from cream, cocoa and toast in the Connecticut to earth, cedar and leather in the Habano, and toasty spice with hints of licorice in the Corojo. Our selection lists Gran Habano #5 Corojo, a full-bodied cigar with typical notes of earthy spice, cedar and coffee. It is the natural first pick if you enjoy bold, spicy cigars.
Gran Habano Cigars
Gran Habano is the Rico family’s cigar brand, from a family that says four previous generations have worked in tobacco—first launched in 2001 and repackaged in 2003 by father-and-son team Guillermo and George Rico out of their G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas factory in Danlí, Honduras. The core lineup features three numbered blends—Connecticut No. 1 (mild to medium, Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler), Habano No. 3 (medium to full, Nicaraguan Habano wrapper and binder over Nicaraguan, Mexican and Costa Rican filler), and Corojo No. 5 (full-bodied, Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper and Nicaraguan binder over Nicaraguan and Costa Rican filler), alongside the stronger Corojo No. 7 that reached stores in 2024, delivering consistent, expertly crafted Honduran cigars with notes of anise, cedar, leather, cocoa, and peppery spice at an outstanding value.
Gran Habano Cigars
Frequently asked questions about Gran Habano Cigars
Who makes Gran Habano cigars, and where are they made?
Gran Habano belongs to the Rico family. Guillermo Rico and his son George built the brand, and George Rico is named as the company's owner in recent trade coverage. The cigars are rolled at the family's G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas S.A. factory in Danlí, Honduras. Most references date the brand's launch to 2003. Halfwheel reports that the company first launched it in 2001 and then repackaged it in 2003.
How strong are Gran Habano cigars?
It depends on the blend. Among the three core numbered blends, Connecticut No. 1 is mild to medium-bodied, Habano No. 3 is medium to full-bodied and Corojo No. 5 is full-bodied. Corojo No. 7, which reached stores in 2024, is meant to be stronger than Corojo No. 5. Pick the blend that matches the strength you usually enjoy.
Which Gran Habano cigar should I try first, and how do the numbered blends differ?
The three core numbered blends (No. 1, No. 3 and No. 5) differ mainly in wrapper and strength. Connecticut No. 1 uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and tends toward creamy cocoa and toast. Habano No. 3 uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper with typical earth, cedar and leather notes. Corojo No. 5 uses a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper and tends toward toasty spice with hints of licorice. From our selection, Gran Habano #5 Corojo (https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/gran-habano-5-corojo/) is the starting point. It is a full-bodied cigar with typical notes of earthy spice, cedar and coffee.
Where can I buy Gran Habano cigars online?
Oxford Cigar Company carries a selection of Gran Habano on its Gran Habano category page: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/gran-habano-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.