Cibao
CIBAO
the Blanco family in the tobacco business. His great grandfather, José Manuel Blanco Lozada, was a Spaniard immigrant to the Dominican Republic and the first in the family to start trading tobacco. Jochy’s grandfather and father followed suit in the business.
In 1925, Jochy’s father, José Arnaldo Blanco II, founded Tabacalera Palma and began rolling cigars for the locals. It was one of the first cigar factories on the island. The Dominican cigar community had to join forces to hold up through the stern dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo.
In the early 1980’s Jochy joined the family business and expanded their market beyond North America. Jochy established the Cibao brand in 1985. The cigars feature a classic mellow to medium strength blend that was wildly popular at the time it first hit the market.
In 1995, Jochy moved La Palma into a free trade zone in Tamboril. This change was monumental in making a global name for Tabacalera Palma. During this time, the cigar boom brought in a lot of unfriendly competition and once again Dominican tobacconists came together to survive the harsh business environment.
Cibao cigars use Dominican tobacco sourced from the rich lush fields in the Cibao Valley for filler tobacco. These cigars are wrapped in delicate Connecticut Shade tobacco leaves. The smooth decadent taste is easily enjoyed partially due to the skillful toreadors who handcraft the cigars.
The Tabacalera Palma had the honor of joining the Pro Cigar Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers in 2014. This accolade is highlighted by the fact Tabacalera Palma produces cigars for other well-known brands, such as Villiger Cigars. They have other house brands that are cherished by millions of aficionados including Aging Room, La Galera, and Cuban Aristocrat.
The Cibao brand has also received its fair share of respective accolades. They have been given several excellent ratings from Cigar Aficionado. The Premium Cigar of the Month Club has also honored the Cibao Cameroon selection as their cigar of the month.
Cibao cigars represent the heart of the Dominican Republic, an area which is famously known for cultivating some of the finest tobacco available. The premium tobacco in the skilled hands of the Tabacalera Palma torcedors coupled with the experience of Jochy Blanco creates something truly remarkable. Get a great deal for Cibao cigars with Mike’s Cigars.
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In 1925, Jochy’s father, José Arnaldo Blanco II, founded Tabacalera Palma and began rolling cigars for the locals. It was one of the first cigar factories on the island. The Dominican cigar community had to join forces to hold up through the stern dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo.
In the early 1980’s Jochy joined the family business and expanded their market beyond North America. Jochy established the Cibao brand in 1985. The cigars feature a classic mellow to medium strength blend that was wildly popular at the time it first hit the market.
In 1995, Jochy moved La Palma into a free trade zone in Tamboril. This change was monumental in making a global name for Tabacalera Palma. During this time, the cigar boom brought in a lot of unfriendly competition and once again Dominican tobacconists came together to survive the harsh business environment.
Cibao cigars use Dominican tobacco sourced from the rich lush fields in the Cibao Valley for filler tobacco. These cigars are wrapped in delicate Connecticut Shade tobacco leaves. The smooth decadent taste is easily enjoyed partially due to the skillful toreadors who handcraft the cigars.
The Tabacalera Palma had the honor of joining the Pro Cigar Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers in 2014. This accolade is highlighted by the fact Tabacalera Palma produces cigars for other well-known brands, such as Villiger Cigars. They have other house brands that are cherished by millions of aficionados including Aging Room, La Galera, and Cuban Aristocrat.
The Cibao brand has also received its fair share of respective accolades. They have been given several excellent ratings from Cigar Aficionado. The Premium Cigar of the Month Club has also honored the Cibao Cameroon selection as their cigar of the month.
Cibao cigars represent the heart of the Dominican Republic, an area which is famously known for cultivating some of the finest tobacco available. The premium tobacco in the skilled hands of the Tabacalera Palma torcedors coupled with the experience of Jochy Blanco creates something truly remarkable. Get a great deal for Cibao cigars with Mike’s Cigars.
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