Reynaldo/Reinaldo, from Conde de Villanueva, moved to Mexico

[Ryan]

Not much more to add. Reynaldo as it's usually spelled (Reinaldo as he spells it himself). Another Cuban person many of us know has gone. I can't confirm anything but he is in Cancun now working in the LCDH there with the rumours that he has moved his family over and bought a car (usually a sign of "settling" somewhere)

When I was in Havana in November, the Hotel Conde de Villanueva was closed entirely, not just the shop. Again, rumours are that it is still closed.

I didn't know him well but he was always very friendly and accommodating. I would wish him the best of luck with any new opportunities. 

I'll miss seeing him in Havana, I had some great mornings/afternoons in his shop. These Reinaldos were the first custom rolls I ever bought in Cuba, in 2010. I still have some of those. I had no idea how much they were then when I was buying them. The Salomones were $6 each in 2010. Prices never went up very much.

 

[Corylax18]

50 minutes ago, Ryan said:

Again, rumours are that it is still closed.

Yup. It was still closed when I was there a couple weeks ago.

He always spent plenty of time in Mexico, so its no surprise. I agree, I'll miss seeing him there. But I'm happy for him and I wish him the best! 

[El Presidente]

All the best to him 

...last one out, turn off the light. 

[SCgarman]

Will there be any reason to visit/vacation in Cuba? There is obviously a mass exodus out of that country!

[Islandboy]

The good news is customs are more readily available than ever outside of Cuba....the bad news is they’re no longer cheap, but hopefully this means more $$ going into the pockets of the farmers and rollers.

[jhalischuk]

Got some lanceros there back in January 2020, wish I had bought more. Great cigars. 

[LLC]

Great guy and always enjoyed visiting him. Awesome customs; I only have a few left. @Ryan  Did his son also go with him?  If not yet, I guess it’s just a matter of time. 

[Notsocleaver]

Still have a few of his Wide Churchills laying around. They are really starting to shine now that they are at the 5 year mark.

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In my experience, his Rodolfos were the powerhouses of his repertoir. I remember mentionning it to him and he laughed about it, acknowledging that the blend he had used to put together the Rodolfos back in 2016 might have been a tad bit over the top 😂

Cool dude altogether, wishing him the best and hoping that the brain drain happening in Cuba right know doesn't make the country unrecognizable for the generations to come

[Fuzz]

All the best to Reynaldo and his family.

Looks like I'll need to keep a closer eye on my Reynaldo and Alex customs!

[helix]

Becoming the end of an Era .

[Ryan]

18 hours ago, LLC said:

Great guy and always enjoyed visiting him. Awesome customs; I only have a few left. @Ryan  Did his son also go with him?  If not yet, I guess it’s just a matter of time. 

I don't know about his son. There was a mention on Facebook that family went with him but I don't know which of them.

[Hotboxx]

[La_Tigre]

On 3/25/2022 at 4:45 PM, El Presidente said:

All the best to him 

...last one out, turn off the light. 

Damn…the room’s getting thin as of late!

[Mr. Japan]

La China..Cueto...Juanita...who else of the old times are still rolling in Havana for friends?

 

[westg]

Loved his cigars  . his lanceros especially , in fact can't recall smoking a better one . His Petit Coronas sensational. Yep I smoked all of them . Delicious

Goodluck to him 

 

[Fuzz]

Will miss going to Conde de Villanueva to pick up some of his petit coronas.

 

[HDGSN]

Might have smoked 15 of these over 4 days down there in 2018. They were SO good fresh. Some of the very best cigars I’ve ever had. Tight, stacked dime ash with a slow burn and just impeccable construction. I kept going back to grab another handful and luckily still have 15 or so left. Also, up the Reds!

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[medzikone]

I present one of his Lanceros to botl for 50th birthday he has tomorrow.
Wish only two left in cuban humidor.

Good luck anyway. Great guy!

[KCCubano]

I was speaking with Moises yesterday about Reynaldo Robustos. Priced right relative to current HSA Robusto portfolio. Anyone tried these? I have had many customs but never from Reynaldo

[dgixxer252525]

On 3/25/2022 at 9:57 PM, Jeanff said:

In my experience, his Rodolfos were the powerhouses of his repertoir. I remember mentionning it to him and he laughed about it, acknowledging that the blend he had used to put together the Rodolfos back in 2016 might have been a tad bit over the top 😂

Cool dude altogether, wishing him the best and hoping that the brain drain happening in Cuba right know doesn't make the country unrecognizable for the generations to come

It already is unrecognizable. 

[rckymtn22]

I was by the store April 8th and it is open again. Managed to pick up a few of his customs (at least was told they were his). The weird part I was told I could not buy any boxes, the store was not selling any even thought the stock level was pretty good.

[stogieluver]

Glad I got to meet him my last trip.  Still have a small stash left from three years ago. I wish him all the best with his move to Cancun.