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    Author: Claudia Puszkar

    Claudia Puszkar - For years, she travelled the streets of Havana by the sweat of her brow. She recorded and analysed every source she could find. She talked to people who knew something or had experienced it themselves. To find out as much as she could about Habanos manufacturers and brands. Collecting knowledge as a passion! „Origin of Cigar“ is therefore a kind of archive in which this knowledge is compiled. But the search goes on and on, one piece of the puzzle after another is added to the overall picture.

    Cuaba's Unique History: Double-Tipped Cigars

    The Cuaba story is captivating due to a striking feature that immediately catches the eye: the cigars have two tips. The Cuaba brand is known for its double figuarados…

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    Claudia Puszkar 21 April 2026

    José L. Piedra Cigars – The authentic short-filler brand from Remedios

    José L. Piedra cigars are handmade short-fillers from Remedios and are among the most traditional brands outside of Havana. The cigars of the José L. Piedra brand were enjoyed…

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    Claudia Puszkar 21 April 2026

    Diplomáticos history - The young Habanos brand of the revolutionaries

    The Diplomáticos story does not begin in the 19th century like that of many other Habanos brands. It starts right after the end of the Cuban Revolution - and it...

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    Claudia Puszkar 14 March 2026

    H.Upmann history - an innocent victim of world politics

    H.Upmann's history begins with a track record of success that is unrivalled. The Upmann family has done everything right - with foresight, discipline and passion. But sometimes...

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    Claudia Puszkar 5 March 2026

    Rafael González story - Mysterious origins of a British icon

    Rafael González's story - it begins opaquely, almost deliberately veiled, but develops over time into a narrative of the highest quality, profound knowledge...

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    Claudia Puszkar 3 March 2026

    Veguero's history - fascinatingly connected to the land

    Veguero's history is still a fairly recent one, and like Cohiba and Trinidad, it belongs to the post-revolutionary cigars. Before the victory of the revolution, these...

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    Claudia Puszkar 6 February 2026

    Henry Clay history: fascinating from Cuba in 1850 to the return in the 1980s 

    Henry Clay history: a brand that was once one of the biggest names, with its roots in Cuba around 1850 - and which made the leap...

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    Claudia Puszkar 30 January 2026

    Trinidad history: Why the brand always remained in the shadow of Cohiba

    The Trinidad story begins with a paradox: the brand is known worldwide - and yet from the very beginning it was overshadowed by its big sister Cohiba....

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    Claudia Puszkar 15 January 2026

    Ramón Allone's story - Iconic: Pioneer of Habano packaging

    The Ramón Allones story: it tells of the immigrant whose ideas became the industry benchmark - a pioneer who had premium tobacco matured, rethought cigar boxes and revolutionised the...

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    Claudia Puszkar 22 December 2025

    El Rey del Mundo history - The fascinating masterpiece brand of the 19th century

    El Rey del Mundo history: The king of the world. Even the name sounds like a confident statement - and indeed, this brand was regarded early on as...

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    Claudia Puszkar 12 December 2025
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    Vasilij Ratej and Claudia Puszkar, the publishing duo behind Origin Of Cigar, combine passion, knowledge and a subtle sense of humour. 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.
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    Origin of Cigar is a great new medium for information about the history of Habanos that puts most cigar books to shame.

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    7 January 2026

    It is extremely impressive what Claudia has learnt about this incredibly interesting topic!

    I've already had the pleasure of experiencing some of her live in Havana, but what she presents here definitely takes things to a whole new level!

    We are fortunate that she has teamed up with Vasilij, who has created a suitable and very clear container for this knowledge.has created.

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    Vegueroe's story: a brand that honours the self-sacrificing work of Cuba's tobacco farmers.
    Vegueroe's story: a brand that honours the self-sacrificing work of Cuba's tobacco farmers.
    In 2014, a new era begins for the Vegueros story: a complete reboot with three new formats.
    In 2014, a new era begins for the Vegueros story: a complete reboot with three new formats.
    In keeping with the zeitgeist of the 2000s, the new formats of the Vegueros brand are shorter and larger in ring gauge than the original cigars.
    In keeping with the zeitgeist of the 2000s, the new formats of the Vegueros brand are shorter and larger in ring gauge than the original cigars.
    One of the most famous vegueros in the world: Alejandro Robaina, who smoked cigars from the age of 10, as he said, and lived to be over 90.
    One of the most famous vegueros in the world: Alejandro Robaina, who smoked cigars from the age of 10, as he said, and lived to be over 90.
    Maria Luisa Alvarez is a very well-known veguera. Both men and women work on the vegas, the tobacco plantations.
    Maria Luisa Alvarez is a very well-known veguera. Both men and women work on the vegas, the tobacco plantations.
    Pancho Cuba is also one of the famous vegueros in Cuba, and the brand is also dedicated to him.
    Pancho Cuba is also one of the famous vegueros in Cuba, and the brand is also dedicated to him.
    On average, a veguero „picks up“ each tobacco plant 150 times, starting with the seed and ending with the dried leaves.
    On average, a veguero „picks up“ each tobacco plant 150 times, starting with the seed and ending with the dried leaves.
    Each tobacco leaf is harvested from the stem with a distinctive „crack“.
    Each tobacco leaf is harvested from the stem with a distinctive „crack“.
    Tobacco plants as far as the eye can see. From sowing in October/November to harvesting in March, you can enjoy this sight in the Vuelta Abajo.
    Tobacco plants as far as the eye can see. From sowing in October/November to harvesting in March, you can enjoy this sight in the Vuelta Abajo.
    The Vegueros factory in Pinar del Rio, in the centre of the city.
    The Vegueros factory in Pinar del Rio, in the centre of the city.
    The official name of the Vegueros factory is „Fabrica de Tabacos Francisco Donatien“. This is also where the Trinidad brand cigars are made.
    The official name of the Vegueros factory is „Fabrica de Tabacos Francisco Donatien“. This is also where the Trinidad brand cigars are made.
    The building that now houses the Vegueros factory in the centre of the city was originally a hospital and later a prison. For a short time, it is also said to have housed an art school.
    The building that now houses the Vegueros factory in the centre of the city was originally a hospital and later a prison. For a short time, it is also said to have housed an art school.
    The Galera in the Vegueros factory in Pinar del Rio.
    The Galera in the Vegueros factory in Pinar del Rio.
    Full of pride: The Vegueros brand logo is clearly visible on the Vegueros factory.
    Full of pride: The Vegueros brand logo is clearly visible on the Vegueros factory.
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