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    Cuban cigar brands

    Cuban cigar brands are more than just names - they are symbols of tradition, history and passion. On Origin Of Cigar you will find in-depth background information, the true story behind the brands and a clear clearing up of myths and legends. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Partagás, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann and many other icons of Habanos culture.

    Quai d'Orsay history - A French-Cuban liaison with brilliant origins

    The Quai d'Orsay story begins in the early 1970s with an unusual initiative. It was an extraordinary political impulse from a non-cigar smoker. Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, then...

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    Claudia Puszkar 7 December 2025

    Por Larrañaga history - Epic: luxury, legend and a house in pink

    Por Larrañaga history: This brand is one of the oldest Habanos ever - founded in 1834, first registered address Calle O'Reilly 94 in Habana Vieja - and...

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    Claudia Puszkar 2 December 2025

    Le Hoyo de Monterrey history - The origin decides

    Le Hoyo de Monterrey history: From the very beginning, this brand has focussed on the origin of the tobacco. The name is not a fantasy, but refers to the...

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    Claudia Puszkar 24 November 2025

    La Corona history - Iconic: from family business to brand empire

    La Corona history: This traditional brand is one of the older Habanos and symbolises the fate of many brands in Cuba - from the family business through upheavals to the...

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    Claudia Puszkar 19 November 2025

    Fonseca history - Timeless elegance of a Cuban legend

    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...

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    Claudia Puszkar 6 November 2025

    Romeo y Julieta story - fascination, love and tragedy

    Romeo y Julieta history - it is more than just the history of a Habanos brand. It is an expression of love, passion and death. Named after Shakespeare's...

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    Claudia Puszkar 2 November 2025

    Montecristo history - a fascinating saga of success full of style and precision

    The Montecristo story is characterised by style, planning and the best tobacco. Although it is younger than many other Cuban brands, it is considered the epitome of...

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    Claudia Puszkar 26 October 2025

    The fascinating Cohiba story - the legend and myth of Cuba's most famous cigar

    The Cohiba story is closely linked to Cuba's soul. The Cohiba brand - the most famous cigar brand in the world - is both a legend and a myth. Everyone...

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    Claudia Puszkar 15 October 2025

    Partagás history: the unique success story of a Habanos icon

    Partagás history - Why the cigar brand still fascinates today: If you love the history of Habanos, there is no way around Partagás. Founded in the year...

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    Claudia Puszkar 2 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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