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Don Diego Cigars: Dominican Premium Longfillers
For over fifty years, Don Diego cigars have held their firm place in the highly competitive market of premium longfillers! It’s no surprise, as the brand's products offer the highest quality in every aspect. This is ensured by experts renowned for their craftsmanship in developing and producing top-tier premium cigars. Pepe Garcia, a Cuban exile, created the Don Diego brand in the 1960s, originally manufacturing them in the Canary Islands.
Don Diego was the first brand to find a new home in the Canary Islands after the U.S. embargo on Cuba. Today, these completely hand-rolled longfillers are produced in the Tabacalera de Garcia in the Dominican Republic. The brand's consistent top quality was long ensured by Jose Seijas, Vice President of the Tabacalera and a master blender highly regarded in the industry. Unsurprisingly, these cigars have received multiple awards for their excellence in tastings conducted by industry magazines. Although Jose retired in 2014, he remains remembered as the blending genius behind the Tabacalera.
An Overview of the Don Diego Portfolio
The Don Diego Classic cigars are visually stunning, featuring a bright, silky-matte Connecticut Shade wrapper. Beneath it lies a Dominican binder and a filler blend of Dominican and Brazilian tobacco. These cigars are mild yet rich in flavor, offering a well-balanced, creamy smoke with notes of nuts and pepper, and sometimes hints of wood and honey. Thanks to their high-quality craftsmanship, they are easy to handle, allowing aficionados to fully savor the refined aromas. The series is also frequently praised for its slow and even burn.
With such exquisite cigars, it’s easy to become a fan. And what better way to express that than with a fitting accessory? A true work of art and an eye-catching addition to any setting is the Don Diego ashtray, featuring the elegant brand logo that also graces the cigar bands.
Design and Characteristics of Don Diego Cigars
The **cigar band** is particularly interesting in its design: Styled like a medieval coat of arms, it features two horses holding a shield between them, which appears to depict a cigar. The shield is crowned by a knight’s helmet, whose plume harmonizes with the colors of the horses. Framed by two stylized tobacco leaves, the design is executed in soft pastel tones. Naturally, the brand name “Don Diego” is prominently displayed at the top, completing the elegant look.
Finally, a few words about the Tabacalera de Garcia—which claims to be the world’s largest hand-rolled cigar factory and a major employer in the region. Owned by Altadis USA, a leading tobacco conglomerate, the Tabacalera produces not only Don Diego but also other well-known brands, including Santa Damiana and Vega Fina. It also produces Dominican versions of Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, and Trinidad for the U.S. market.
