St. Lewis Ley was founded before World War II by British tobacco importers Michael de Keyser and Nanthan Silverstone in 1940. Initially, it was only exported to the UK until the 1990s when Habanos decided to export globally. The brand name is quoted from a popular American movie at the time - 'The Bridge of San Luis Rey', and it is also referred to as a tribute to the city of San Luis in the Vuelta Abajo area. This brand is produced in the factory of Romeo Juliette and is renowned for its strong taste in Havana cigars. Although it is now a brand that can only be found in certain countries/regions, it is loved by many loyal cigar enthusiasts.