Cigar Factories 101: General Cigar Company
By Mariana HerediaGeneral Cigar Company History
Considered a division of the Scandinavian Tobacco Group, General Cigar Company manufactures and markets handcrafted cigars for the premium market. They are committed to delivering cigars of the finest quality! The company is known primarily for producing non-Cuban versions of brands like Cohiba, Hoyo de Monterrey, Punch, La Gloria Cubana, and Partagas. They have also achieved commercial and critical success with brands like CAO and Macanudo. Keep reading to learn where you can book a tour to factories like General Cigar Dominicana Co in the DR and see the process of a handmade cigar.
With a vertically integrated factory, General Cigar Dominicana is located in Santiago, Honduras, and Nicaragua. They cultivate proprietary tobacco which is then used exclusively for their own blends. A unique touch to their cigars from different parts of the world. Additionally, the company also operates Club Macanudo, a cigar bar in New York City. General Cigar sells through tobacconists throughout the United States and exports select cigars to 62 countries!
Within the top honorable cigar products that General Cigar Dominicana Co handmakes we can mention the following:
- Canaria de Oro
- Don Sebastian
- Ramon Allones
- Macanudo
- Partagas
- Cohiba
- La Gloria Cubana
- And many more!
You can buy your favorite blends from General Cigars Dominicana at Cigar Country, factory fresh! With a wide variety of sizes, flavors, and blends to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the perfect cigar for yourself.
Even though General Cigars Dominicana does not offer a tour of their factory you can still enjoy the full experience by choosing Cigar Country Tours. With a wide range of Tabacaleras to choose from you’ll be sure to enjoy firsthand the process and the making of these fine cigars. Exclusive and well-known brands like La Flor Dominicana, La Aurora, VegaFina, and many more! You can book your tour online today with your ideal dates.
About Cigar Country
Established in 2000, Cigar Country has grown to become the Dominican Republic’s premier Tobacconist, delivering our curated portfolio of cigars to happy customers around the world. Our Cigar Country Megastore is by far the largest premium cigar store in the Caribbean. The expansive 2,000+ square feet humidor features the finest handmade cigars from the most respected manufacturers in the world.
For any further questions regarding General Cigar Company don’t hesitate to contact Cigar Country via our contact form or live chat.