Aladino Cameroon Elegante

JRE Tobacco Co.

• Country of Origin: Honduras
• Factory: Fábrica de Puros Aladino at Las Lomas Jamastran
• Wrapper: Honduras (Cameroon)
• Binder: Honduras (Corojo)
• Filler: Honduras (Corojo)
• Length: 7 Inches
• Ring Gauge: 38
• Vitola: Lancero
• MSRP: $9 (Box of 20, $180)
• Release Date: Dec. 11, 2020
• Number of Cigars Released: Regular Production
• Original Score: 91

Even though JRE Tobacco Co. is a relatively new company having only launched in 2016, the knowledge, skill and family history that Julio and Justo Eiroa brought to the table lent gravitas to the brand that other new companies don’t always get. Add to that their expertise surrounding Honduran tobacco, not only in how to blend it but the farming of the crop, and you get a wonderful release like the Aladino Cameroon Elegante.

This Honduran puro puts on an impressive display of a rich, flavorful profile along with excellent construction — something that can be difficult to achieve consistency with a lancero format. Unlike some of the other cigars on our list that are limited production, the good news for you is that not only is this a regular production cigar, but is quite reasonably priced at $9 as well. While JRE Tobacco Co. is no stranger to our Top 25 list, having cigars place in both 2017 and 2020, the Aladino Cameroon Elegante is a fantastic addition to the company’s portfolio. — Brian Burt.