Founded by Francisco Cabaòas and first registered in 1810, Cabañas is thought to be the oldest brand in the long history of Cuban cigars. Originally handmade and comprised of long filler tobacco, the brand was discontinued in 1962. It was reintroduced in 1989 with eight vitolas that were machine made using leaves from the Vuelta Abajo region of Cuba. It was then deleted from the Habanos S.A. portfolio for good in 2005. A 1998 SMOKE article has more information: The first names to be registered in Havana’s trademark office, entered in 1810, were forerunners of a flourishing industry. An entry (preserved in the Cuban National Archives) for a permit issued for the establishment of one factory and shop reads: “Francisco Cabanas, born in Havana, single, has opened a shop in Jesus del Monte Avenue, which previously operated at 112 Jesus Maria Street.” In 1810 this fabrica had 16 workers; by 1833, cigars made by Cabanas were being sold in a shop in London. These house labels identified the cigars being produced; each maintained its own distinct flavor through carefully guarded blends and variations of plant types and processing techniques. There were eight different vitolas when the brand was reintroduced in 1989. They were: Cabañas Coronitas (4 ...
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