Jose L. Piedra Petit Cetros

The Jose L. Piedra Petit Cetros is a popular offering from Cuba’s value-oriented Jose L. Piedra brand, well-known for producing affordable, hand-finished cigars made from 100% Cuban tobacco sourced from the Remedios region. This particular vitola offers a compact, quick smoke without sacrificing the rich, earthy character that defines the brand.

The Petit Cetros is ideal for those seeking a budget-friendly Cuban with a balanced medium strength, perfect for everyday enjoyment.

Vitola and Presentation

• Vitola de Galera (Factory Name): Petit Cetros JLP

• Commercial Name: Petit Cetros

• Length: 127 mm (5 inches)

• Ring Gauge: 38

• Format: Petit Corona

• Packaging: Available in cardboard packs, bundles, and standard dress boxes of 25 cigars

• Production: Short filler, handmade (Totalmente a Mano, Tripa Corta)

Though modest in presentation, these cigars maintain traditional Cuban craftsmanship at an accessible price point.

Origin and Tobacco

• Wrapper / Binder / Filler: 100% Cuban tobacco

• Tobacco Source: Remedios region, Cuba’s oldest tobacco-growing area

• Factory: Regional facilities in Santa Clara

• Construction: Short filler (blended from chopped tobacco leaf), hand-finished

Unlike the more premium Vuelta Abajo tobacco, Remedios leaf offers a rustic, full-flavored character, with a more straightforward and earthy profile.

Flavor Profile and Smoking Experience

The Jose L. Piedra Petit Cetros delivers a medium-bodied experience that leans earthy and woody, making it a satisfying short smoke that punches above its price range.

Tasting Notes:

• First Third: Earth and toasted tobacco dominate, with subtle woody and nutty undertones.

• Second Third: Introduces a hint of spice, dark cocoa, and a dry, leathery character.

• Final Third: Becomes more robust, showing notes of charcoal, pepper, and roasted nuts.

The draw is usually reliable, though occasionally firm, and the burn is relatively consistent for a short filler cigar. Smoking time is typically 30–40 minutes.

Key Details

• Brand: Jose L. Piedra

• Vitola: Petit Cetros

• Length: 127 mm (5 inches)

• Ring Gauge: 38

• Strength: Medium

• Wrapper/Binder/Filler: 100% Cuban tobacco from Remedios

• Packaging: Box of 25 cigars (also available in bundles/packs)

• Flavor Notes: Earth, wood, cocoa, toasted nuts, leather, spice

• Smoking Time: 30–40 minutes

• Construction: Short filler, handmade