Calixto López Pyramid is a mild, totally handmade Philippine cigar in a tapered 6 x 52 pyramid format, made by Tabacalera Incorporada using methods that have not changed in generations. It is a traditional Manila cigar with a gentle, easygoing character.
The blend is rated mild, in keeping with the Manila cigar tradition. Tabacalera Incorporada still makes its cigars the same way, totalmente hecho a mano, or totally handmade, and some of its wood presses are more than a hundred years old.
The 6 x 52 pyramid shape tapers to a pointed head and puts a classic figurado in a mild blend. Calixto López Pyramid is a good option for smokers who prefer mild strength and want a cigar with real history behind it.
The story begins in the late 17th century, when the Spanish galleon San Clemente carried 200 ounces of Cuban tobacco seeds along the Acapulco to Manila trade route to the Philippines. Spanish missionaries planted them in the Cagayan Valley in Isabela, a fertile region north of Manila named after Queen Isabela of Spain. With land and climate as favourable as Cuba’s, tobacco growing soon flourished across the archipelago and gave rise to a cigar making industry under colonial Spain. British writer Rudyard Kipling praised the Philippine cigar in his 1886 poem The Betrothed with the line “Here is a mild Manila”.
Box of 10 cigars
James Hubert –
Not bad at all especially considering the price point. Decent mild-medium flavours. Burned well. Solid construction and smoke production. Worth a smoke!
andrei.peresunko (verified owner) –
Good flavor, good wrap and exceptional price for value.
Andre El-Baba (verified owner) –
The amount of value in this cigar is amazing. Fantastic construction with some delicious flavours in a fairly mild smoke. Waiting for these to get back in stock. Definitely a favorite of mine.
Chris Pace (verified owner) –
Even if this cigar was twice the price it was a great smoke! Also very mild without any over the top pepper taste. If you’re just getting started into cigars try this one for sure. Very smooth and easy to smoke.
Alain Rivard (verified owner) –
superb burn, and ash, great mild and smooth flavors, worth every penny good daily cigar.
t_thrasher (verified owner) –
My go-to cigar for handing over to friends that don’t smoke(cigars), it’s just so easy to enjoy. Not sure why, but it seems like no matter the occasion I just don’t want it to end. I’ve never walked away from one of these sticks unfinished.
Always burns even, nice band underneath the band wrapper, tapered tip really comfortable, every cigar exactly the same as the rest. 10/10
Fat (verified owner) –
What an amazing cigar. Well rolled, great feel in the hand and smokes beautifully.
The flavour is incredible. I can’t wait for them to come back in stock.
Absolute bargain, load up on these if you get the chance.
I like these more than $400 bundles.
Sheldon Sirju (verified owner) –
This has became my go to cigar if I am entertaining a big group
Budget Aficionado (verified owner) –
Decent price point, but not the best for this price. Tends to canoe at the start. One in three has issue with drag past the halfway point. Baracoas are better at a lower price point in my opinion.
Len Toelke (verified owner) –
Truly an amazing value. This cigar had a fantastic easy draw, smooth smoke, almost sweet. Good burn down to the very nub. On the mild side of Mild-Medium. More boxes on the way for this one! I would recommend this to anyone.
Karmel Paul (verified owner) –
honestly, i thought i took one of my more expensive cigars, its damn smooth, light tasting, perfect for newcomers imo, and just down right great… no drink needed for this one guys. so smooth…. longer smoke time, perfect burn, flavor, and price point, will buy more.
Karmel Paul (verified owner) –
honestly cant go wrong here, just super for anytime, nice smooth chill smoke.
malakovski7 (verified owner) –
These are junk. They burn uneven and canoe all the time. Glad I only bought 5. They’re not the greatest tasting either. I will not buy again.
bigbash55 (verified owner) –
I am not a big fan of Cuban cigars since I find them harsh with a strong after taste. So for the past couple of years I’ve been looking for that one mild cigar that is perfect in every sense. I think I finally found it, in the Philippines! Who would’ve thought. Those cigars have no after taste, no harsh smell, grear flavour and a perfect burn everytime. 👌🏼
Akash Jain (verified owner) –
Just got a box of these and as mentioned in the other reviews they are indeed worth it. They do have a bit of that Cuban flavor to them. Even burn all throughout. I would put them as a mild to mild medium. Taste picks up towards last half. Very friendly cigar.
keefer51 (verified owner) –
To put it mildly, pun intended, I agree with all the 5 star reviews with nothing to add.
vallieres2007 (verified owner) –
Good flavor but a little bit dry. Good price.
Peter Kevan (verified owner) –
I received my cigars quickly and am quite pleased. Others who consider buying them may want to re-humidor them straight away. Mine were somewhat dry and the wrapper cracked. The flavour is, as advertised, mild, and I agree with most of the other reviews. Good value. I noticed that the date of manufacture was in May 2024, so that may explain the driness
Peter Kevan (verified owner) –
I received my cigars quickly and am quite pleased. Others who consider buying them may want to re-humidor them straight away. Mine were somewhat dry and the wrapper cracked. The flavour is, as advertised, mild, and I agree with most of the other reviews. Good value. I noticed that the date of manufacture was in May 2024, so that may explain the driness
Michel Massoud (verified owner) –
Very nice construction, burn and draw. They don’t offer a complex flavour, but they taste ok. It’s a great cigar for the price.
robert_maheu (verified owner) –
I gave it 2 stars because the flavour is good. However, these have a terrible burn and cannot stay lit. I bought 10 of these and so far, 8 of them did not burn properly. I hope the last 2 will be better. The Extrafinos are a better choice in my opinion.
smokenclays (verified owner) –
Very mild smooth good tasting smoke, solid construction no lifted seams or unraveling, burn was fairly even no touch ups held a good ash, draw was decent a smidge tight in the first 3rd., linear good flavor with no bitterness harshness or heavy pepper or spice. Good smoke for new smokers or to give non regular smoking company or if you just want a non de-script mild smoke. A pyramid shaped head much sharper than a torpedo and not a chisel tip thus the name Pyramid, original band under plain band, wrapper had a few bumps and a fuzzy texture fingers didn’t slide on it.
jjspacil (verified owner) –
Fantastic Cigar ! love the flavor and smoke. highly recommend