L’Atelier Cigars in Webster, TX

Pete Johnson introduced L’Atelier in 2012 with his brother K.C. Johnson, Dan Welsh and Sean Johnson. The name means “the workshop” in French. At the My Father factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, the original line paired an Ecuadorian Sancti Spíritus wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler. The later Selection Spéciale used a darker priming of that wrapper.

Lines We Carry

Availability

We carry L’Atelier in LAT52 (4¾ × 52) and LAT54 (5⅝ × 54). We carry Selection Spéciale in 4 Short Robusto, 5 Robusto and 6 Toro, and Extension de la Racine in a Perfecto. Call to check today’s shelf quantity.

L’Atelier Cigars FAQ

What do LAT52 and LAT54 mean?

The numbers give the ring gauge of each cigar. LAT52 measures 4¾ × 52. LAT54 measures 5⅝ × 54. Both belong to the original L’Atelier line.

What distinguishes Selection Spéciale from the original L’Atelier?

Both use Ecuadorian Sancti Spíritus tobacco for the wrapper. Selection Spéciale uses a darker priming of that leaf.

Which L’Atelier blend has a Nicaraguan wrapper?

Extension de la Racine uses a Nicaraguan sun-grown Criollo wrapper, with Nicaraguan tobacco in the binder and filler.

Why L’Atelier?

L’Atelier and Selection Spéciale offer a way to compare two primings of the same Ecuadorian wrapper leaf. The wrapper changes again in Extension de la Racine, where Nicaraguan Criollo replaces the Ecuadorian Sancti Spíritus.

Looking for L’Atelier Cigars near Webster, TX?

You’ll find The Smoke Ring at 17066 State Highway 3 in Webster, near Clear Lake and League City. Call 281-332-9871 for a size check or see our visit page for hours and directions.

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