Let's talk about the Quesada 1974 Lancero - that sleek 7-inch stick with a 38 ring gauge that'll cost you $161.10 for a box of 20. This Panetela-shaped beauty commemorates the Quesada family's shift from tobacco brokers to manufacturers back in '74. Wrapped in Ecuadorian Cameroon leaf and stuffed with Dominican-Nicaraguan filler, it's become a cult favorite since hitting US shelves in 2019.
Key Specifications
- Brand: Quesada Cigars
- Shape: Classic Parejo (Lancero)
- Dimensions: 7" x 38
- Strength: Medium-bodied
- Wrapper Origin: Ecuador
- Filler Blend: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Tasting Journey
The cinnamon-hued wrapper delivers immediate creaminess on first light. Here's how it unfolds:
First Third
- Cream texture dominates initial draws
- White pepper tingle on the retrohale
- Subtle cedar undertones
Middle Third
- Dried fruit sweetness emerges (think golden raisins)
- Tobacco core intensifies without harshness
- Baking spices (nutmeg/cinnamon) surface
Final Third
- Pepper kick amplifies but stays balanced
- Oak wood notes take center stage
- Caramelized sugar finish
Lancero Comparisons
- Arturo Fuente Don Carlos (7.75"x39) - smoother, heavier on nuts
- Padron 1926 (7.5"x38) - earthier with cocoa punch
- My Father Le Bijou (7.5"x38) - bolder spice profile
- Oliva Serie V (7"x38) - coffee-forward intensity
Construction Notes
The Dominican-made cigar shows:
- Nearly invisible seams
- Firm pack with slight give
- Consistent 1-inch ash holds
Origin Story
Rolled at Tabacalera Quesada in Santiago, this blend combines:
- Ecuadorian wrapper leaf (sweetness)
- Dominican Piloto Cubano (creamy base)
- Nicaraguan Seco (spice element)
