In 1884, the young Spanish immigrant Angel LaMadrid Cuesta opened his first cigar factory and soon earned a reputation as one of the greatest artisan cigar makers of his time. A few years later, he was joined by Peregrino Rey, and together they founded the world-renowned Cuesta-Rey cigars, renowned for their exceptional quality. Cuesta-Rey cigars were once the official cigars of King Alfonso XIII of Spain in the 19th century, and Señor Cuesta was honoured with the title ‘Tobacco Supplier to the King and Court of Spain’. Today, more than a century later, Señor Cuesta’s dedication to hand-rolled cigars is celebrated through the Cuesta-Rey range.