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“The Resistance” advances in Puerto Rico
El Chan Cigars is not only an spearhead boutique tobacco company in Puerto Rico, but the origin of a movement with which José Gabriel Cruz, El Chan, and Liz Janice López lead “La Resistencia/The Resistance” against a tobacco industry that refuses to disappear from the island.
Heirs of the artisanal techniques and the tradition of manufacturing cigars, in addition to producing the brands El Chan and GalizSweet, they spread the Culture of Tobacco and lead the national market of cigar confection in private events
The idea of this movement is that more male and female rollers join and achieve – in addition to support – to give more value to the Made in Puerto Rico great cigars.
At the moment, some of its cigars have been recognized by specialized sites, such as stogiepress:(*)
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Gran Toro Connecticut, 6 inches, ring gauge 60.
Wrapper: USA Connecticut. Binder: Indonesia.
Filler: Nicaragua and Puerto Rico.
Strength: Mild.
Flavor Profile: Almond, Fruity Jam, Herbal, Lemon Grass, Natural Sweetness, Nut, Pepper, Toasted Bread.
El Chan, Big Bro.
Rated 88
Gran Toro Maduro, 6 inches, ring gauge 60.
Wrapper: Negro San Andrés.
Binder: Indonesia.
Filler: Nicaragua and Puerto Rico.
Strength: Medium – Full.
Flavor Profile: Black Pepper, Cherry, Dark Chocolate, Fruit, Harsh, Spice.
El Chan, Gran Toro
Habano. Rated 86 Gran Toro Habano, 6 inches, ring gauge 60.
Wrapper: Habano 2000.
Binder: Indonesia.
Filler: Nicaragua and Puerto Rico.
Strength: Medium.
Flavor Profile: Cedar, Coffee, Earth, Fruit, Harsh, Natural Sweetness, Pepper, Spice.
