Lure Cigars is a fishing-themed Nicaraguan cigar brand that Lou Cross III started in 2023 to honor his late father, Lou Cross Jr. The cigars are made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Pages and at La Tabacaria in Estelí, and distributed by Valacari Cigars. Strength across the core lines runs from medium to full: the brand rates its Habano toro and robusto medium, the Corojo Oscuro medium-plus, the Maduro medium to full depending on size, and the Oscuro full. Typical notes listed by the brand include new leather, fresh-roasted coffee, baking spices and cedar in the Habano; leather, dried fruit and citrus peel in the Corojo Oscuro; and dark roast coffee, dry cocoa and black pepper in the Oscuro. A sensible first pick is the medium-bodied Lure Cigars Habano; the brand says its full-strength Oscuro appeals to seasoned palates looking for something strong.
Lure Cigars
Lure Cigars is a premium craft cigar brand founded in 2023 by Lou Cross III as a heartfelt tribute to his late father, Lou Cross Jr., a lifelong outdoorsman, avid fisherman, and cigar enthusiast who passed away at age 90. Built around the motto “Tackle & Tobacco,” Lure Cigars unites the rituals of fishing and cigar smoking, encouraging enthusiasts to “Smoke Great Cigars & Tell Tall Tales.” All Lure cigars are handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, at La Tabacaria and Tabacalera Pages, and distributed nationally by Valacari Cigars. The lineup includes the Lure Habano featuring a Nicaraguan habano wrapper over an Estelí binder with Nicaraguan fillers (the box-pressed Mean Jean uses a Habano 2000 wrapper over an Ometepe binder), the Lure Corojo Oscuro, the Lure Oscuro in a dark Nicaraguan double Maduro wrapper, and the Lure Maduro Series—a Nicaraguan puro with filler tobaccos from Estelí, Condega, and Jalapa. Tasting profiles range from medium to full body with notes of dark chocolate, earth, pepper, cocoa, and natural sweetness, making Lure Cigars a compelling boutique brand for aficionados who appreciate exceptional Nicaraguan craftsmanship wrapped in a spirit of community and adventure.
Lure Cigars
Frequently asked questions about Lure Cigars
Who makes Lure Cigars and where are they made?
Lure Cigars was started in 2023 by Lou Cross III as a tribute to his late father, Lou Cross Jr., an avid fisherman and cigar smoker. The cigars are made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera Pages and at La Tabacaria in Estelí, and are distributed by Valacari Cigars.
How strong are Lure Cigars?
Lure's core lines cover medium to full strength. The brand lists its Habano toro and robusto as medium, the Corojo Oscuro as medium-plus, and the Oscuro and the box-pressed Habano Mean Jean as full. The Maduro line runs from medium to full depending on size, with The Lil' Trout robusto the stronger of its two cigars. Strength can vary by size, so check the vitola.
Which Lure cigar should I try first, and how do the lines differ?
The medium-bodied Lure Habano is an easy place to start; the brand lists typical notes of new leather, fresh-roasted coffee, baking spices and cedar. The Corojo Oscuro uses an oily, dark reddish-brown corojo wrapper, with listed notes of leather, dried fruit and citrus peel. The Oscuro has a double maduro wrapper, with listed notes of dark roast coffee, dry cocoa and black pepper. For the Maduro, the brand lists chocolate and cocoa notes with a hint of pepper.
Where can I buy Lure Cigars?
Oxford Cigar Company carries a selection of Lure Cigars on its Lure Cigars category page: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/lure-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.