Thanksgiving With
The Carrillos
Thanksgiving traditions for the Carrillos are like those of most other families. A home-cooked meal, everyone gathering under one roof, and giving thanks for the past year spent together. However, their Thanksgiving festivities include an extra unique element: pre- and post-meal cigars. Here’s what the godfather of La Gloria Cubana, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, recommends:
Like any great meal, it starts with an appetizer—and a smoke to match. Carrillo recommends easing into the evening with a 50-ring-gauge cigar, the perfect pre-dinner companion. He recommends his latest cigar, Los Gloriosos. Can’t find Ernesto’s go-to? We recommend both our Serie R and Classic Wavell. Once the main course is done, it’s time to level up with something heartier—like the 7x58 Los Gloriosos. Built for any occasion.
And while Ernesto knows a good cigar when he sees one, he’s just as grateful for the moments that make this season meaningful.
Each year, the whole family—kids, grandkids, and spouses—gathers to reflect and give thanks for everything they’ve accomplished together. Ernesto’s wife, Elena, takes pride in preparing the meal and bringing everyone around the table to celebrate family, great food, and the journey of the past year. Together, they give thanks for the chance to work side by side every day, to see the legacy of La Gloria Cubana continue to grow, and for the joy that comes from crafting cigars that bring happiness to others. Find your new favorite blend below:
Check Out Our 92-Point Rating From Cigar Aficionado
RATED: 92
Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar Insider review for Los Gloriosos Gigante is here. The cigar scored a glorious 92-point rating, and the review raved about its flavor profile, construction, and smoking experience. Expertly crafted from a rich mix of premium tobaccos spanning Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador, Los Gloriosos results in a medium/full-bodied smoke with notes of leather, cocoa, espresso, and spice. Read more about Los Gloriosos below.
Member of the Month
Introducing our November Member of the Month, Rob Witt
Meet Rob Witt. Get to know his stories, his favorite memories with The Lady, and more!
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What's your favorite La Gloria Cubana cigar, and why?
Asking me my favorite LGC is like asking me which one of my children is my favorite. I love them all. The Serie R Black is fantastic, but then so is the Spanish Press, and then there's the Wavell Maduro classic, and on and on.
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How long have you been enjoying cigars?
I've been enjoying cigars for about 55 years.
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If you could smoke a cigar with anyone, who would it be and why?
If I could smoke a cigar with anyone, I'd love to have my father back to sit and enjoy a cigar with. He died in the early days of the Vietnam War, which is one of the reasons I enlisted to go and carry on the fight against communism.
For more information about Rob Witt, check out our Instagram. If you want to be featured as our next member of the month, be sure to drop us a message on Instagram or Facebook!
You Could Win La Gloria Cubana Whiskey Glasses!
Click below and enter for your chance to win this set of La Gloria Cubana whiskey glasses, perfect for holiday happy hours or solo smoke sessions.
Final prize may differ slightly. Giveaway ends Monday, December 1st at 12PM ET.
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