Heroes del Moncada
Havana, CubaFounded 1960s
Factory exterior photograph
About Heroes del Moncada
Heroes del Moncada is a Havana-based factory that produces several boutique and value-oriented Cuban brands. Named after the heroes of the 1953 Moncada Barracks attack, the factory maintains solid production standards for its assigned brands.
History
Named in honour of the revolutionaries who attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953.
The factory was established as part of the post-revolution reorganisation of Cuba's cigar industry.
It produces several niche brands that have developed devoted followings among knowledgeable cigar enthusiasts.
Brands Produced
Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Heroes del Moncada mean?
The factory is named after the revolutionaries who attacked the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba on 26 July 1953, a pivotal event in the Cuban Revolution.
Factory Details
- Name
- Heroes del Moncada
- Location
- Havana, Cuba
- Founded
- 1960s
- Workforce
- ~200 torcedores
- Brands
- Juan López, Sancho Panza