Charles Fairmorn: Change and Consistency in the World of Cigars
Let’s start with the bad news: The brand no longer exists. However, this does not mean that the company has disappeared. The firm with a “storied history” remains very active in the cigar business. It was founded in the U.S. in the 1970s, with a German branch following shortly afterward in the city of “Hamburg.”
In the following decade, the parent company in the U.S. closed its doors, and changes occurred in Germany as well after reunification. Charles Fairmorn relocated its headquarters from the cosmopolitan Hanseatic city to the more tranquil “Dingelstädt.” This small town in Thuringia had already been a hub of the tobacco industry during the GDR era and continues to live up to that reputation today. Meanwhile, Charles Fairmorn has returned to the north; the company is now headquartered in another major Hanseatic city—“Lübeck.”
Charles Fairmorn: Cigars Under a New Name
When we mentioned earlier that the brand no longer exists, we meant that no cigars are produced under the Charles Fairmorn name anymore. Instead, the company now markets its tobacco products under different labels. Today, the house includes brands such as Belmore, Quisqueya, and Personales. All of these are Dominican cigars that have rightfully gained great popularity among aficionados.
Tobacco Enjoyment and Tradition: Charles Fairmorn Remains Present
Despite all these changes, the name Charles Fairmorn can still be found on packaging. While it no longer appears on long filler cigars, it continues to thrive thanks to Santa Cruz cigarillos, ensuring the brand is not forgotten.
Four highly enjoyable formats await you. Pipe enthusiasts can also continue to enjoy a relaxing evening thanks to Charles Fairmorn. With the Sundowner, the brand, with its beautiful slogan “Quality by Tradition,” remains present in pipe bowls.
