Henry Clay is an American brand of cigars named after the early American politician Henry Clay (1777–1852) who was a U.S. senator known as “The Great Compromiser”. Henry Clay cigars were one of the most popular in the 19th century United States. They are a tasty premium, long-filler cigar. Hand-rolled with quality medium-brown Connecticut broadleaf wrappers, Dominican long leaves, and a Dominican binder.