The Dominican Republic is one of the world’s most renowned regions for premium cigars. The country’s rich soil, favourable climate, and deep-rooted cigar-making traditions have made it home to some of the finest cigars available.
Below, we explore some of the top Dominican Republic cigar brands, their history and offer some standout selections.
ADVentura Cigars
ADVentura Cigars is a relatively new brand that has quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach to cigar crafting. Founded by Swiss entrepreneur Marcel Knobel and master blender Henderson Ventura, the brand embraces storytelling and adventure.
As part of the brand’s identity, ADVentura tells the story of two fictional 15th-century explorers who set out on a quest to discover “the unknown pleasures of the world”, with tobacco being one of them. That’s why their boxes are so special – appearing like treasure chests and pirate ships – reflecting the adventurous feel the brand has to offer.
The cigars themselves are crafted with expert precision, often incorporating a combination of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos. ADVentura cigars frequently feature medium to full-bodied profiles with complex notes of chocolate, cedar, and spice, making them a unique choice for cigar enthusiasts looking for a well-balanced yet bold smoking experience.
ADVentura Cigars To Try
ADVentura The Royal Return Queen’s Pearls Corona
The Royal Return Queen’s Pearls is a cigar crafted for the connoisseur. The Queen’s Pearls Corona offers subtle, refined, and well-balanced flavours, delivering everything one might expect from a classic “old school” Connecticut Shade cigar.
Read our full review of the ADVentura The Royal Return Queen’s Pearls Corona.
ADVentura Barbarroja’s Invasion Robusto
Barbarroja’s Invasion offers a rich and full-bodied smoking experience, designed for those who enjoy complexity and depth in every puff. Its dark Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper covers a binder and filler composed of leaves from the Dominican Republic, resulting in spicy, earthy and creamy notes.
ADVentura The Explorer Robusto Grande
This medium-strength Robusto offers delightful notes of spice, chocolate, and sweetness. It features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, with a filler blend of Dominican and Ecuadorian leaves that have been aged 5 to 7 years.
Read our full review of ADVentura The Explorer Robusto Grande.
Casdagli Cigars
Casdagli Cigars launched in 1997 and were initially crafted in Cuba. In 2013, Casdagli moved its production to factories in the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, and the brand has only continued to gain loyal fans since.
Known for their luxurious presentation, Casdagli cigars often boast intricate flavour profiles that include notes of nuts, coffee, and floral undertones. Their blends are designed for refined palates, offering a smooth yet complex smoking experience.
Casdagli Cigars to Try
Casdagli Brothers of the Sabre Brave Robusto Cigar
The Casdagli Brothers of the Sabre Brave Robusto Cigar features a combination of Dominican fillers, a Dominican binder and a Colorado Claro wrapper from Ecuador. The Robusto offers a subtly creamy and nutty flavour, sweet aromas and a mild-medium-bodied strength.
Chateau Diadem Cigars
Chateau Diadem is a boutique brand focused on producing high-quality, artisanal cigars. While relatively new to the premium cigar industry, the brand has already made a name for itself by crafting cigars that emphasise balance and sophistication.
Their blends are typically medium-bodied and feature a combination of creamy, earthy, and woody flavours. With a strong dedication to tradition and craftsmanship, Chateau Diadem cigars appeal to those who appreciate the finesse of Dominican tobaccos.
Chateau Diadem Cigars to Try
Chateau Diadem Conviction Petit Belicoso
The Chateau Diadem Conviction Petit Belicoso is a compact cigar, measuring 4 inches in length, and delivers a concentrated and flavourful smoke. It is perfect for those who desire a full-bodied cigar in a shorter time frame. The cigar has a balanced and complex flavour profile, with notes of dark chocolate, earth, and a hint of coffee.
Read our full review of the Chateau Diadem Conviction Petit Belicoso.
Davidoff Cigars
Davidoff is one of the most prestigious cigar brands in the world, synonymous with luxury and excellence. Founded by Zino Davidoff in Switzerland, the brand transitioned from Cuba to the Dominican Republic in the late 1980s.
Since then, Davidoff has set the standard for Dominican cigars, offering meticulously crafted blends that are renowned for their smooth, creamy, and aromatic profiles. Each Davidoff cigar is the result of extensive ageing and blending techniques, making them a top choice for connoisseurs seeking elegance and refinement.
Davidoff Cigars to Try
Davidoff Winston Churchill Toro The Commander Cigar
The Davidoff Winston Churchill Toro The Commander features a stunning Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, smooth and creamy to the touch, which encases a masterful blend of Dominican filler tobaccos. Together a bold, full-bodied smoke, with notes of cedar, earth, and a subtle spiciness that lingers on the palate.
As the cigar burns, the complexity deepens, with hints of leather and coffee emerging, while a mild creaminess coats the palate.
Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Churchill
As with all Davidoff cigars, the presentation of The Late Hour Churchill is incredible, with not a single flaw on the wrapper. The effort put into the creation and presentation of this cigar simply reflects the long hours Winston Churchill put into his own hard work. The cigar’s tobacco is aged for no less than six months in old single Scotch malt casks, which is a fresh concept that makes the cigar utterly moreish as the tobacco has intertwined with the remnants of the whisky barrel and lends a unique flavour to the smoke.
An incredibly sophisticated profile, with rich and complex notes of dark tobacco, spicy, earthy flavours and chocolate, all rounded off with sweet caramel. An ultra-premium smoke through and through.
Gurkha Cigars
Gurkha is renowned for its unique blends and long-aged tobaccos. Though the brand originated in India, its premium cigars are now crafted in the Dominican Republic. Gurkha cigars often feature bold, full-bodied profiles with rich flavours of spice, earth, and espresso.
Gurkha Cigars to Try
Gurkha Cellar Reserve 18 Year Old Solara
The Cellar Reserve 18 Year Old Solara goes above and beyond in perfecting the Cellar Reserve blend with a Corojo wrapper and 18-year aged tobacco. It provides a medium-body, full-flavour cigar, with notes of white pepper and earthiness.
Whether you prefer bold and full-bodied cigars or smooth and mellow options, the Dominican Republic offers a diverse range of choices for every cigar aficionado. Each of these brands brings something unique to the table, showcasing the rich cigar-making heritage of the country.
