San Pedro de Macoris Brazil

The company AGIO, which stands behind these cigars, is a traditional family-owned company that is mainly known for its machine-made short-filler cigars. However, in recent years, the junior CEO Boris Wintermans, along with some of his best employees, has increasingly delved into the world of long-filler cigars, achieving remarkable success.

With the Balmoral Anejo 18, the Wintermans have garnered significant attention from discerning aficionados in recent years. In addition to this premium line, three other lines of high-quality Balmoral cigars are offered. With the San Pedro de Macoris cigar introduced here, AGIO rounds off its product range with a more affordable offering. This doesn't mean that the two lines taste or come across as "cheap"; it's just a matter of pricing.

The Brazilian variant is wrapped in an Arapiraca wrapper from Brazil, the binder is Dominican Olor, and the filler blend consists of Dominican Piloto Ligero and Olor, as well as Brazilian tobacco. The manufacturer describes these three vitolas as creamy-chocolaty and of medium strength with a subtle sweet undertone.

There are four vitolas available, each packed in 20-count wooden boxes. Admittedly, we also had a moment of hesitation when we first saw the logo. There is a temptation to discover a certain similarity to the Camachos, Corridas, and Carlos Toranos of the world in this design.