Recently I’ve had the pleasure of watching the movie “El Benny”, which is based on the life and career of Benny More, one of Cuba’s most talented and famous musicians in history. The movie is centered around the span of his career ranging between the mid/late 1940’s through the early 1960’s. The score throughout and the scene scapes are reminiscent of the golden age of Cuba.
As a perfect match while watching the film, I started up a Medina 1959 Miami Edition Corona Gorda cigar. I picked up a box of these incredible cigars that were just recently released and have been thoroughly satisfied since. Going through the spectrum, the Corona defines a medium body smoke. There are tastes of mild spices, toasted nuts and a hint of butterscotch with sweet malt cream that makes it a superb and enriching experience.

Both the film and the cigar reminded me of the luxury and romance of the Cuban deco years. In 1959 particularly, it was an historic and monumental year for the country. With the rise of Fidel Castro, we watched many things change. In 1959, we watched the peak of an explosion of Cuban culture that entered the mainstream of other continents as the country hosted legendary talent in art, music and industry.

It was also during this time that one of those talents, Manuel Medina, began rolling cigars. Working as a roller in Cuba for H. Upman, it was obvious from the start that his talents were an asset. Shortly thereafter, Medina began his role as the factory’s Master Cigar Maker and to this day continues as a true visionary of his trade.

The Cuban Crafters Medina 1959 Miami Edition Corona Gorda is a genuine staple of the pre-Castro Cuban cigar era of creating cigars. The combination of tobacco was blended by Medina to match the exact taste that legendary Cuban cigars were made of.

“El Benny” revisits a time where Cuba was a global destination and glowing with vibrance and energy. It follows the life of a Cuban with passion, skill and determination that demanded (and received) attention. It’s only fitting to be able to smoke a cigar that plays tribute to this theme. The 1959 Miami Edition cigars are a perfect addition to any cigar collection for those who desire the definitive quality only a true Cuban master roller could produce.