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    Author: Vasilij Ratej

    I am the publisher and creative mind behind Origin of Cigar and Zigarren.Zone - two platforms dedicated to the world of cigars with dedication, care and depth. My focus is on conscious enjoyment, not casual consumption. My aim is to offer you an authentic experience - with well-founded content and a clear attitude. I stand for quality, transparency and the conviction that a cigar is more than just a product: culture, history and personality.

    Festival del Habano Berlinés 2026 - Three days of Cuban cigar culture at Cigar Herzogs - La Casa del Habano Berlin

    From 25 to 27 February 2026, Berlin once again became the meeting place for the international Habanos community: the Festival del Habano Berlinés transformed La Casa del Habano...

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    Vasilij Ratej 4 March 2026

    Cigar history - The complete history of Habanos (1492-today)

    Cigar History, History Cuba Series: The 6-part, chronological history of the Cuban cigar - from Columbus to Habanos S.A. compactly explained. The history of Cuba and its...

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    Vasilij Ratej 27 November 2025

    History Cuba Part 1 - Columbus and Cuba: First landing, ancient cultures - and the path of tobacco

    Columbus and Cuba. This is part 1 of the History Cuba series, which documents the emergence of Cuban tobacco culture from 1492 to the present day. 28 October 1492:...

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    Vasilij Ratej 27 November 2025

    Montecristo Elba 2025 Limited Edition - Exclusive premiere full of elegance

    Habanos S.A. is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Montecristo brand with the Montecristo Elba 2025 Limited Edition. A tribute to tradition, craftsmanship and innovation - and...

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    Vasilij Ratej 31 October 2025

    The unique Cohiba El Laguito story - Juana Ramos Guerra and her life for Cohiba

    The Cohiba El Laguito story begins with a woman whose hands and heart still characterise the brand today: Juana „Juanita“ Ramos Guerra. She is one of...

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    Vasilij Ratej 14 October 2025
    The now former Partagás factory directly behind the Capitol on Calle (street) Industria No. 520, formerly No. 174 and 172, where the famous Partagás cigars were made from 1900 to 2011.

    The hidden and historic Habanos factories - revealed in the film

    Hidden Habanos factories? Yes - in a way, they really are. Not because they have disappeared into the shadows of history, but because they are carelessly passed by without...

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    Vasilij Ratej 10 October 2025
    The subject of tyre storage is sometimes the subject of controversial debate. But please don't turn it into a science.

    Maturing Cuban cigars - The silent art of patience

    Curing Cuban cigars requires knowledge and experience. When you light a fresh Habano, you experience the untamed power of tobacco. Young, wild, sometimes even spicy. A fresh...

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    Vasilij Ratej 6 October 2025
    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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    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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