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Cuban cigar brands: Welcome to the historical stamp archive of Origin Of Cigar - Your most comprehensive resource for in-depth knowledge about Cuban cigar brands. This archive combines carefully researched brand biographies, historical sources, images from factories and a clear categorisation of the most important developments since the 19th century.

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Claudia Puszkar and Vasilij Ratej, the publishing duo of Origin Of Cigar, combine passion, knowledge and a fine sense of humour - all in the service of Cuban cigar brands. Together, they have created an online magazine that offers real added value to connoisseurs and the curious alike - in-depth insights, rare background stories and the fascination of the Cuban cigar in all its facets.

Our aim is not only to show you the history of a brand, but to make you understand its significance in the overall structure of the Cuban tobacco industry - from the great pioneers such as Partagás to rare, vanished brands from the early 20th century. Each brand story is based on verified data, primary sources and the decades of expertise of our editorial duo, Vasilij Ratej and Claudia Puszkar. Cuban cigar brands, that is our passion.

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Cuban cigar brands of the 19th century - The birth of Habanos

The 19th century saw the emergence of the cigar brands that are now considered the cornerstones of Habanos culture. They shaped the image of Cuba as a premium origin and established the classic production standards that are still valid today.

These historical brands include

Partagás - History

Founded in 1845, the brand is one of the oldest and most flavoursome in Cuba. Its factory on Calle Industria became the centre of the cigar world. The Partagas story

Hoyo de Monterrey - History

Since 1865, a byword for mild to medium-bodied flavours from one of the most famous plantations in the Vuelta Abajo. The Le Hoyo de Monterrey story

Romeo y Julieta - History

Founded in 1875, it is famous for its elegant blends and the largest variety of formats in the entire Habanos portfolio. The Romeo y Julieta story

H.Upmann - History

Founded in 1844. H.Upmann's history begins with a track record of success that is unrivalled. The Upmann family did everything right - with foresight, discipline and passion. But sometimes fate strikes relentlessly, and even the most successful companies fall foul of global politics.  The H.Upmann story

La Corona - History

A brand with British roots that became one of the most popular export products in the 19th century and today impresses with its balanced strength. The La Corona story

Montecristo - History

The Montecristo story is characterised by style, planning and the best tobacco. Although it is younger than many other Cuban brands, it epitomises elegance, knowledge and perfect craftsmanship. The Montecristo story

Fonseca - History

The Fonseca story stands for the fusion of style, luxury and tradition. Francisco E. Fonseca came to Cuba at the end of the 19th century - and created a legend with his brand that still stands for elegance and sophistication today. The Fonseca story

Brands of the 20th century - The icons of modernity

The 20th century produced brands that heralded a new era not only in terms of flavour, but also politically and culturally. Some were created as diplomatic gifts, others as modern additions to the portfolio.

Cohiba - History

Cuba's national brand since 1966. Triple fermentation, strictly selected tobaccos and the iconic Behike line. The Cohiba story

Trinidad - History

Originally produced exclusively for diplomatic purposes and only available to the public from the 1990s onwards. Trinidad history

Vegas Robaina - History

Founded in honour of the legendary tobacco farmer Alejandro Robaina and as a tribute to the Vuelta Abajo.

Quai d'Orsay - History

The French-inspired brand was created in collaboration with SEITA and produces a softer, more elegant blend. Quai d'Orsay history

Diplomáticos - History

A brand from the 1970s, closely related to Montecristo, but milder and with a smaller portfolio.

Vegueros - History

A tribute to the Cuban tobacco farmers themselves - modern, accessible and authentic.

These brands reflect the developments in Cuba in the 20th century: state control, export modernisation and international cooperation. The Veguero story

Historical pioneers & past brands

Some brands no longer exist today, but have left significant traces. They shaped production methods, designs or set early quality standards.

Cabañas - History

One of the oldest known brands and a pioneer of the industrial cigar trade.

Henry Clay - History

A brand with a strong export orientation, famous for its extraordinary popularity in the USA in the 19th century. The Henry Clay story

Factories, regions & terroir - the foundation of every Habano

The identity of each brand is inextricably linked to its origin. The region, soil, climate and place of production determine the character of the cigar.

Important regions and places for Cuban cigar brands:

• Vuelta Abajo - The heart of the best tobacco in the world.
• Pinar del Río - Centre of tobacco planting and processing.
• Partagás factory / Calle Industria - Historic cathedral of the cigar world.
• El Laguito - The legendary Cohiba manufactory.
• San Juan y Martínez - Home to many famous plantations.

These areas show why Cuban tobacco has a unique flavour and how it differs from region to region.

Glossary of Cuban cigars - Everything you need to know

For a deeper understanding, we recommend our comprehensive glossary. It explains over 150 technical terms - from vitola de galera until medio tiempo - precise, historically correct and easy to understand.

To the glossary: Open glossary of Cuban cigars

Picture galleries & historical archives

Our exclusive image archives document the stories of the cigar brands. They visually complement the brand reports and show the development of Cuban cigar art in detail.

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