El Titan de Bronze

SANDRA!!
Yes, she was the jewel of my visit. After having a horrible encounter down the street with another cigar shop once I arrived here it felt like it was meant to be.
I've been enjoying cigars for decades on golf courses, beaches, cruise ships, lounges & events.
This shop took care of me by allowing me to ask the questions and she made her recommendations.
My favorite cigar is the Redemption with the Ecuadorian sun grown Habano wrapper!
On the first draw I was reaching for an imaginary coffee to pair with it LOL!
I had great conversation with Sandra and in case y'all haven't visited the website this shop rolls for other cigar companies such as Cohiba (red dot) Partagas & La Gloria!!
If your on a budget but want good smokes they have short filler options and what I loved about this is that I was told it was short filler where other shops might try and sell the short filler as a long filler. Had this happen to me and I posted a video.
Quality top notch
Customer service top notch
Location is a few blocks down from the main hub of little Havana
They ship to you as well just call or go on the web site.
I found my go to from now on not only in Miami but whenever I want to have good quality cigars.
The cigar I smoked out of the shop burned evenly, maintained its mild to medium flavor and had a nice draw.

I have to say, from the moment I walked in, it was nothing but pure hospitality. I was guided through their selection which made me almost feel at home here. They also have an amazing value selection or should I say "seconds" for an amazing price. Next time I'm in town or back in Miami, I will surely come here again.

If you're a fan of quality hand rolled puros, you won't be disappointed at El Titan De Bronze. I bring all of my out of town cigar-loving friends here when they visit. Authentic old Little Havana experience, Great selection, amazing pricing. You'll want to stock-up the humidor with multiple sizes. Rich Nicaraguan, mild Dominican, there's a winner for any cigar aficionado. For a friend's birthday, owner Sandy helped me box-up and ship a nice selection of their house brands as well as a bundle of "2nds", where you can sample a $30 stick for about $5.50, which might be among the best cigars you'll ever smoke.

Last day from the Keys, decided to stay in Miami before our flight. Always wanted to visit Little
Havana and some cigar shops. The El Titan de Bronze did not disappoint. Ordered some cigars and wanted to pay by card the young man went to the back of the store and the owner came out and gave a us a wonderful history lesson, tour of the shop . We must have talked for an hour. Thank you Sandy for your time!

700.

For my 700th review I will take you to Little Havana to the world famous El Titan de Bronze. There are many cigar shops, lounges, and factories that can be found on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, but one stands heads and shoulders above the rest: El Titan de Bronze.

Legendary and world famous for the complexity of the blends that come out of the factory and the meticulous care and artisan craftsmanship of hand rolled premium cigars, few factories can claim such a pedigree tracing back to its Cuban roots. With refined Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos, El Titan de Bronze rolls famous cigars such as La Palina Goldie, Herrera Esteli Miami, Warped La Colmena amongst others.

While the neophyte and dilettante may be attracted to some other factory on Calle Ocho, the true aficionados know that El Titan de Bronze is an absolute must to go visit. Fielding no more than 20 rollers, each roller also acts as their own buncher of the tobacco. Quality above all else trumps quantity as each roller may only roll 100-200 cigars a day unlike in third world countries where most pairs roll over 300 cigars a day. The extra care in their artistry is a commitment to the highest standards of quality that El Titan de Bronze is known around the world for.

Not only will you find a live factory floor, you will also find El Titan de Bronze both as a place to smoke and a cigar shop. On most days you will find factory seconds and rejects that may have minor damage in a humidor in the front for $5. These budget cigars are the best $5 on the planet, you will find no equal. A factory second may have a small flaw in the wrapper or damage on the foot but the taste and complexity will make it more than worth your while.

Spend some time to get some Cuban coffee across the street or a steak sandwich at the bodega across the other street and you'll be welcome to sit and enjoy a smoke and observe the factory as rollers are in action and cigars are being packaged. If you're lucky you will find Jose who will tell you stories of years of days long past and show off a collection of cigar accessory antiques that will touch the inner geek in you.

In most cigar shops house blends are an insulting type of word. At El Titan de Bronze, their house blends will mop the floor with a distinct complexity and excellent draw that will prove itself far superior to many of its counterparts on Calle Ocho and across the world. Willy Herrera cut his teeth in blending at El Titan de Bronze and you will still find his blends hidden in the aging room if you are lucky enough to see it.

If you don't have a good time at El Titan de Bronze you do not love cigars. There are pretenders and there is the authentic genuine. You will find no artifice at El Titan de Bronze, you will merely find one of the greatest cigar factories in the world.

Dont use the word sweet when describing any sort of smoke profile. She almost didn't even sell to me. She insisted that I try the "Connecticut" and was not interested in talking to me about anything else. It's a small room with boxes and people rolling cigars. Smells amazing. There is a small selection in the front and the lady behind the counter is in control. No descriptions or menus or labels etc. If you dont know then you dont know and you can only buy the gringo stuff. You have other options.

Awesome little place, would buy here every time I'm in Miami. We're nice enough to Let me in even though they were closed and it was my last day in Miami. Got a few of their blends, but what amazed me were their cigar seconds that are solid and well priced!

They do not honor their business hours. I drove from a far City got there by 9.30 am. They did not let me get in although there were open. I can not wait as a Tourist. Be aware you might show up but cannot get in

Not the flashiest cigar location from the outside however El Titan de Bronze is absolutely the one spot any very serious cigar smoker should visit while in Miami. Located in the heart of Calle Ocho it is much more a Fabrica than a cigar store. Although their Titan Grand Reserve Maduro and Sun Grown Habano cigars are very good and an absolute bargain for their flavors and quality.

On the Saturday I was there the owner Sandy Cobas took the time to visit with my Wife and me for about an hour. Sandy is wonderful to speak with and so passionate about the cigar industry especially the Miami cigar industry. During the hour we had the privilege to watch one of the world's best torcedores Maria Sierra roll the new La Palina Goldie series vitolas. Before El Titan Maria was one of the first female torcedores at Cuba's prestigious El Laguito Fabrica. Sandy then introduced us to Ernie Padilla owner of Padilla Cigars. Ernie was great to speak cigars with and his fantastic Miami 8&11 series are rolled at El Titan.

We happily walked out of El Titan de Bronze with a mixture of a dozen of their Grand Reserves but more importantly the memory of Sandy, Maria and Ernie's genuine friendliness will last a lifetime in the mind of this cigar lover. Even though all of the La Palina Goldie's are rolled there they don't sell them so we walked a few blocks to Little Havana Cigar Factory and purchased a couple and happily smoked them in tribute to Maria Sierra since we knew her little hands rolled them. I am looking very forward to coming back to El Titan when I am back in Miami next year!

As a cigar enthusiast El Titan de Bronze was The main destination and the reason for my visit to Little Havana. Sadly, when my wife and I entered and I looked around to make eye contact and greet the staff, no one would look up. No problem, I didn't mind taking a few minutes to review the available sticks in the display cabinet. Several minutes later, still no Hello/Hola/Uno Momento.... I ended up shrugging and taking my money to several other cigar shops and manufacturers down the street. Too bad, I was looking forward to the opportunity to buy from them.
Guantanamera, Bello, & Little Havana Cigar Factory were all happy to take my money slated for El Titan.