Petit Cazadores
The Petit Cazadores is a stout, short vitola de galera (factory size) that is commonly classified under the broad family of Petit Coronas. While the factory name dictates the physical dimensions of the cigar during production, the vitola de salida is the commercial name printed on the box. Measuring 105 mm with a 43 ring gauge, it is a practical format designed for brief smoking intervals.
José L. Piedra Petit Cazadores, rolled in the Petit Cazadores size
Dimensions and shape
The Petit Cazadores is a straight-sided parejo measuring precisely 105 mm (approximately 4 1/8 inches) in length with a ring gauge of 43. This thickness ensures a cool, steady draw despite the cigar's short length. The format provides a quick progression of flavours, as there is less physical space for transitions compared to larger cigars. A well-maintained example, kept at the correct humidity in a calibrated humidor, will yield a smoking time of between 20 and 30 minutes.
Which houses use the Petit Cazadores?
Habanos S.A. currently allocates this specific factory size entirely to two of its rustic, short-filler (tripa corta) marques. The José L. Piedra house introduced its Petit Cazadores as a regular production cigar in 2007. Later, in 2014, Quintero adopted the identical dimensions for the release of the Petit Quintero. Both houses utilise tobacco grown in the Vuelta Arriba region rather than the more famous Vuelta Abajo.
Smoking characteristics and comparison
Due to the tripa corta construction shared by the cigars in this size, the draw is typically quite open and generous. The combustion rate is relatively fast, meaning the smoker experiences the core blend of the house almost immediately upon lighting. When comparing sizes, the Petit Cazadores sits below the classic Mareva (standard Petit Corona, 42 x 129 mm) in length, but shares a similar ring gauge. It provides a marginally thicker ring gauge than a Minutos (42 x 110 mm), which translates to a slightly cooler smoke.
Buying and ageing notes
Collectors purchasing cigars in this vitola should manage their expectations regarding long-term storage. Short-filler cigars do not evolve over decades in the same complex manner as premium long-filler Habanos. However, resting them for one to two years after the date stamped on the box code allows the young tobaccos to settle and the humidity to equalise. Always look for the English Market Selection (EMS) stamp when buying in the UK to guarantee provenance, and review standard procedures for authenticating Cuban cigars if sourcing from the secondary market.
Specifications
Vitola de Galera — Detail: Petit Cazadores
Common Name — Detail: Petit Corona
Ring Gauge — Detail: 43
Length (mm) — Detail: 105 mm
Length (inches) — Detail: 4 1/8 inches
Shape — Detail: Parejo
Typical Smoking Time — Detail: 20 – 30 minutes
At MokaCigar
For those seeking a brief, rustic smoke for a morning walk or an espresso break, we catalogue the José L. Piedra Petit Cazadores and the Quintero Petit Quintero. You can review current stock availability and request notifications for incoming boxes through their respective product pages.