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....
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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