Quesada Cigars 40th Anniversary

Quesada 40th Anniversary Corona Clasica

Cigar Coop · May 11, 2014

Quesada 40th Anniversry Corona Clasica 2014 marks the 40th anniversary since Manuel (Manolo) Quesada opened the MATASA (recently changed to the Quesada) factory in the Dominican Republic.  In 2013, word surfaced that the Quesadas were planning a cigar project to commemorate this milestone. It was shortly after the ProCigar festival when the details were officially […]

Robusto · 6.50″ × 46 · Medium (First 2/3), Medium to Full (Last Third)

Quesada 40th Corona Clasica

Halfwheel · Aug 26, 2014

There is nothing wrong with the regular Q40 blend, it’s solid, perhaps a bit overpriced—but it’s not even close to being in the same league as the Corona Clasica. I am a bit torn. Some part of me wants to say that this should have been the regular Q40 blend. Another part of me says that if you want to make a cigar that is marketed as special and coveted then it needs to be exemplary, which this most certainly is. I think the Corona Clasica represents something Quesada has struggled at a bit—creating a medium-full cigar that can capture the finesse of some its lighter blends. In a world in which the vast majority of newer Dominican-made cigars are being more and more influenced by heavier Nicaraguan leaves, this is a refreshing example that you can make a cigar that captures the more subtle and delicate notes, while still packing a fair amount of body and nicotine.

Corona Gorda · Dominican Republic

Quesada 40th Anniversary Salomon Press

Cigar Aficionado · Oct 1, 2014

An unusual, double-tapered perfecto that is pressed in the middle and bulges at each end. Herbal at first, this cigar develops notes of spicy licorice and rich chocolate.

Figurado · 6.75″ × 50 · Dominican Republic

Quesada 40th Anniversary

Leaf Enthusiast · Jul 1, 2014

Today we offer up reviews of 2 sizes of the Quesada 40th Anniversary.

5.00″ × 52

Quesada 40th Anniversary Robusto

Blind Man's Puff · Dec 18, 2014

2014 marks the 40th anniversary since Manuel Quesada opened the MATASA (recently changed to Quesada Factory) factory in the Dominican Republic. In early 2013, Quesada released a press release that the Quesadas were planning a cigar project to commemorate this milestone. The cigar is made up of a San Andres wrapper from Mexico with a Dominican binder and a mix of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers.