FACTS ABOUT
DOMINICAN CIGARS
The Dominican Republic is considered the world's largest cigar producer. But it's not all about quantity, it's about quality.
Cigar connoisseurs prize Dominican Republic cigars for their distinctive flavor profile, which is simply richer and more pleasing than any other cigars in the world.
Why are Dominican Republic cigars so good?
One reason Dominican Republic cigars stand out is because of the high quality of tobacco grown on the island. The fertile soil and perfect climate of the country is especially well-suited to growing this crop. This is especially in the lush North Central Yaque Valley, where the finest tobacco in the Dominican Republic is said to be harvested. Even cigar makers who aren't based in the DR will often tout the fact that their product is made with Dominican tobacco.
The history of cigars in the Dominican Republic stretches back centuries. The Spanish began growing tobacco all the way back in the 16th century, and it's been an important part of the country's economy ever since. The oldest still-running Dominican Republic cigars brand is La Aurora, which got its start in the early 20th century. Today, La Aurora cigars can be purchased in more than 60 countries worldwide. Following political unrest in the 1950s and 1960s in Cuba, the DR emerged as the cigar powerhouse that it is today.
Today, both aficionados and newcomers to the scene know that the Dominican Republic is the place to be when it comes to cigars.