CLE Cigar Company, founded by Christian Eiroa of the renowned Eiroa family, represents Honduran vertical integration at its finest. With operations centered in Danlí, Honduras (including the Eiroa family’s own factory), CLE produces bold, full-bodied cigars under lines such as Corojo, Connecticut, Cuarenta, Plus, and the Eiroa-branded releases. The family’s long history in tobacco—spanning Cuba, Honduras, and beyond—gives CLE deep agricultural and manufacturing expertise.
While primarily a Honduran story, CLE has important ties to the broader Central American scene and has influenced many blenders who apprenticed or collaborated in the region. The Eiroa family’s commitment to growing their own tobacco and controlling the entire process results in cigars with distinctive character and consistency. CLE stands as a proud example of independent, family-driven production outside the largest Nicaraguan hubs.