Don Zuarin Cigars: An Ancient Manuscript
Anyone searching for a Don Zuarin in the Caribbean will come up empty-handed. Behind the supposed tobacco patriarch stands no real historical figure. Instead, *Zuarin* is the medieval name of Schwerin, mentioned in the Pöhlder Annals from the 12th century.
This manuscript, originating from a Benedictine monastery in the Harz region, represents an ambitious attempt at a comprehensive world chronicle. In the High Middle Ages, it was common for monks to document historical events and place them within a theological context. Within this framework, the picturesque and water-rich Schwerin was also mentioned under the name Zuarin.
Tradition in His Blood: Steffen Brinkmann and Don Zuarin
By naming his label after this historical reference, Steffen Brinkmann clearly expresses his deep connection to his homeland. He is firmly rooted in the region and its tobacco tradition. As the owner of *Tobaccohouse*, he continues a family legacy—his father already managed the Schwerin-based tobacco producer Unitas during the GDR era.
Nicaraguan Cigars by Don Zuarin
This brings us to the topic of cigars: Together with Kurt Brandt, a cigar manufacturer in Nicaragua, Steffen developed the blend for his Edición Privada. From Central America to the Baltic Sea: In 2022, he launched his first series in Germany, quickly winning over new aficionados with his harmonious cigars.
In northern Germany’s tobacco circles, Steffen enjoys an excellent reputation—not only for his outstanding selection of tobacco but also for his wide range of exquisite spirits. With his brand Brinkmannfinest, he offers premium rum, which many aficionados consider the perfect companion to a fine cigar.
