La Gloria Cubana Serie R Maduro delivers a powerful yet refined smoking experience that epitomizes the brand's commitment to full-bodied, premium cigars. The Serie R Maduro is wrapped in a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro leaf and held together by a Nicaraguan binder, with fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. This proprietary blend delivers a powerful yet refined smoking experience that draws from Dominican and Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos sheathed in a Nicaraguan binder. The result is a richer, spicier, fuller bodied version of the regular La Gloria Cubana cigar line. As one of the crowned jewels of La Gloria Cubana's portfolio, the Serie R line represents the brand's pioneering role in the boutique cigar movement. The Serie R is the best selling offering from General Cigar's El Credito Factory in the Dominican Republic, and this Ernesto Perez Carrillo creation has been a hit since 1999. Using thicker ring gauges, the Serie R helped pave the way for today's thicker, bolder cigars. The line continues La Gloria Cubana's heritage as Little Havana's best-kept secret, now crafted with the same attention to quality that has made the brand a seminal classic among cigar enthusiasts. Baking spices, like clove and cinnamon, accompany a touch of dark cocoa and a good amount of pepper in Serie R Maduro. The Serie R has been honored with a 92-rating noting: 'Rich in color with an oily wrapper and superbly crafted cap, this short robusto draws and burns evenly. Sweet woods and floral notes are balanced by spices, earth and hints of dried orange peel.' The smoking experience is consistently praised for its even burn, smooth draw, and complex flavor development that appeals to both seasoned aficionados and those seeking a bold, memorable cigar.