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Vegas Robaina cigars are named after Alejandro Robaina, the famous Cuban tobacco grower from the Vuelta Abajo. The brand was introduced in 1997. Their history is closely linked to the Robaina family, the plantation in San Luis and the centuries-old tradition of Cuban tobacco growing.

History

The Robaina family has been growing tobacco in the San Luis region since 1845. Alejandro Robaina was born on 20 March 1919 and dedicated his life to tobacco. In 1997, his name became the Vegas Robaina brand. He died on 17 April 2010 at the age of 91.

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The simple logo of the Vegas Robaina brand, which emphasises the family's origins in the region since 1845.

Alejandro Robaina is arguably the most famous tobacco farmer in Cuba and the world. His picture initially adorned the band of the Vegas Robaina brand.

The first cigars of the Vegas Robaina brand were made from tobaccos from the Vega Robaina.

The Vegas Robaina brand has existed since 1997.

A cigar of the Vegas Robaina brand.

Alejandro Robaina, his name stands above the entrance to the Vega. Since 1845, his family has grown tobacco there.

Year after year, many people visit arguably the most famous plantation in Cuba: the Vega Robaina.

Alejandro Robaina in his element: amongst magnificent tobacco plants. (Source: Habanos S.A.)

Having started at the age of 10, Alejandro Robaina smoked cigars well into old age. (Source: Habanos S.A.)

His fame also stemmed from countless cigar events, which he liked to attend. He was always keen on exchanging views with aficionados from all over the world. (Source: Habanos S.A.)

Alejandro Robaina (far right) as a very young man on his plantation. (Source: Min Ron Nee: “AN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF POST-REVOLUTION HAVANA CIGARS”, Hong Kong 2003, ISBN: 978-3980930826)

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