Sampler Spotlight

This sampler celebrates the bold character of Mexican San Andrés wrappers, tobacco cultivated for centuries in the fertile San Andrés Valley. Known for its thick, resilient leaf and long fermentation process, San Andrés delivers a naturally sweet, earthy depth. Expect notes of dark chocolate, espresso, pepper, and rich spice layered with a lingering sweetness. The volcanic soil and humid climate of Mexico give this wrapper its signature intensity, making it a favorite for full-bodied, complex cigars.

This sampler showcases the richness of Nicaraguan puros, cigars rolled entirely with tobaccos grown in Nicaragua. The country’s volcanic soils and varied microclimates, from Estelí’s bold, peppery strength to Jalapa’s sweeter, more aromatic leaf, give blenders a remarkable range. Flavor can shift dramatically depending on stalk position, priming, fermentation, and curing methods, with higher leaves offering more strength, while longer fermentations bring sweetness and depth. Expect earth, cocoa, coffee, cedar, and natural sweetness layered with a robust body. Nicaragua’s terroir and craftsmanship make it one of the world’s premier sources for powerful yet refined premium cigars.

This sampler celebrates the bold versatility of Nicaraguan Habano wrappers, Cuban-seed tobacco grown in Nicaragua’s volcanic soils. The leaf thrives in regions like Estelí, Jalapa, and Condega, where climate and soil impart different personalities, from peppery and robust to sweet and aromatic. Expect flavors of earth, cedar, cocoa, and natural sweetness with plenty of body. And honestly, did you really need an excuse to try a bunch of tasty Nicaraguan cigars?

This sampler explores the rich tradition of Brazilian wrappers, most notably Mata Fina and Arapiraca, both grown in the Bahia region. Mata Fina is prized for its fine texture and natural sweetness, often adding cocoa, coffee, and gentle spice to a blend. Arapiraca, darker and thicker, delivers earthier, more rustic flavors with notes of nuts, leather, and molasses. Together they showcase Brazil’s diversity: smooth refinement on one hand, hearty depth on the other. A perfect way to taste, compare, and learn about Brazil’s role in premium cigar making.

This sampler highlights the elegance of Ecuadorian Connecticut wrappers, grown under the country’s natural cloud cover, which acts like a giant shade tent. The result is a silky, golden leaf prized for its smoothness and balance. Unlike U.S. Connecticut Shade, which is grown under cheesecloth tents, Ecuador’s natural cloud cover provides more consistent conditions and lower costs, producing a thinner, smoother wrapper with mellower flavor. Expect notes of cream, cedar, nuts, and subtle sweetness. Ecuador has become the leading source for Connecticut-style wrappers worldwide.

This sampler showcases the allure of Ecuadorian Sumatra wrappers, named after their Indonesian seed origin in Sumatra, where this varietal first gained fame for its exotic character. In Ecuador, the seed flourishes in volcanic soils under a natural cloud cover that slows leaf development, producing thinner veins, finer texture, and greater complexity. Expect a dynamic range of flavors: herbal, nutty, oak or cedar, and touches of baking spice. Exploring this wrapper reveals how Ecuador transforms a classic seed into a uniquely versatile style worth discovering. An excellent opportunity to play, compare, and learn why Sumatra remains a staple in blending.