The Cigars Of The Dominican Republic

The Freud Agape LE is a tribute to the profound love for tobacco and the artistry of cigar making. Named after the Greek term “Agape,” symbolizing selfless love, it represents the pinnacle of devotion to craftsmanship.

This Dominican puro is meticulously crafted, featuring a blend of seven tobaccos, including five fillers, a native Dominican binder, and a luxurious Colorado maduro wrapper. After being expertly rolled, these cigars are aged for eight months, allowing flavours to harmonise. The result is a medium-bodied smoking experience with a creamy texture and delightful notes of floral, cocoa, and spice.

Developed by master blender Eladio Diaz, this limited edition is produced at the Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera factory in the Dominican Republic, reflecting decades of expertise and passion for excellence.

For our October event we will be focusing on the cigars of one of the Dominican Republics biggest producers, La Galera. Established almost 100 years ago, La Galera produces a stunning array of extremely good quality cigars at very affordable prices. Currently owned by Jose ‘Jochy’ Blanco alongside his son José Manuel Blanco, the Galera brand is focused on the quality.

Joining us on the night will be Phil Matthews of Bright Leaf Ltd (the UK distributor) who will guide us through the cigars. On this occasion I am not revealing what cigars will be on tasting, but I will reveal it will be a THREE CIGAR event! Phil hopes to bring along a couple of other exclusive cigars on the night, if they arrive into the UK on time...we will keep our fingers crossed.

The venue will be the Trent Navigation, Meadow Lane, Nottingham.

Disclaimer:-

All dates are non-transferable. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct date, time and venue as we will not accept any responsibility with regards any losses incurred. If you find that you can't attend an event please notify us at the earliest opportunity, either via e-mail on [email protected] or via the phone on 01159 110555 so that we can make alternative arrangements with you.

Although we don't expect any of the above dates to change, if they do we will notify you at the earliest opportunity either via e-mail or text. If you find that you can't attend the new date we will of course offer to move you on to the next available cigar evening. We do advise that you check our website a week or so before the event just to be safe.

If you wish to bring along any non-smoking, non-paying guests you are more than welcome, HOWEVER, it is very important that you check with us on the above number BEFORE ATTENDING. Sometimes space is at a premium and it may not always be possible to have extra people attending, but we will try to accommodate where possible.

If we need to cancel an event for whatever reason we will of course offer to move you on to the next available cigar evening or offer a full refund.

This regal, medium body, double corona cigar stimulates all the senses - pleasant, intense, sweet - keeping the mouth clean and perfectly moist, it is a complex and very well balanced cigar without aftertaste - medium and high notes of wood, walnut and cocoa throughout in perfect harmony - an invitation to keep smoking!

The Sigmond is a limited edition of 3,500 boxes of 10 cigars and is billed as Chapter 1: The Disruptor - look out for further editions over the coming months and years.

If you enjoy a richly flavoured, but not too full bodied cigar, then this may well be one to consider. Chateau Diadem is a relatively new brand, having only been founded during the height of the pandemic. The emphasis is on quality and it is built superbly. Medium weight on the palate, elegant and smooth yet has a lots of rich flavours popping out all over the place.

AlterEgo features PELO DE ORO tobacco in its blend – among the rarest cigar tobaccos in the world. AlterEgo reveals the other side of Master Blender Eladio Diaz, it is the type of cigar he likes to smoke him- self, hitting the sweet spot between medium and full bodied – and it is the first Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera cigar in the core collection from Freud Cigar Co.

From seed to final cigar everything about Silencio is the search for perfection! It starts with meticulously selected seeds which are raised in climate-controlled greenhouses with the plants being raised in nutrient rich soils. Once harvested the leaves that hang in the curing barns are closely monitored so that they express moisture and release their natural sugars at the precise rate. Once the maturation period is over, only the best rollers get to work on these wonderful leaves.

The end result is a cigar that that is not only full bodied and full of flavour, but one that is rolled to perfection - every step in the process has been carefully monitored to ensure that every cigar is perfect. The Maduro wrapper is dark, oily and silky to the touch - this is draped around the extra-aged Domincan Ligero leaf - the end result is full-bodied, creamy and very smooth. Definitely one to consider for that special occasion!

A wonderful, medium bodied Dominican Republic cigar, that packs a punch in the flavour department. Made from an exciting blend of Piloto Cubano, Criollo98 and Pelo De Oro for the filler tobaccos to produce a rich, quite earthy character. All of these are bound together by a Dominican Corojo binder and wrapped up in a a gorgeous, silky Habano Ecuador wrapper.

Crafted exclusively In the Dominican Republic at the PDR factories by Abe Flores, a member of the Elite Pro Cigar (Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers), for the MW Larry B. Thompson, Jr. Grand Master of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons for the state of North Carolina.

A smooth creamy medium body cigar with moderate strength that produces a thick smoke with roasted cashew notes and dry black soil.

A wonderful, medium bodied Dominican Republic cigar, that packs a punch in the flavour department. Made from an exciting blend of Piloto Cubano, Criollo98 and Pelo De Oro for the filler tobaccos to produce a rich, quite earthy character. All of these are bound together by a Dominican Corojo binder and wrapped up in a a gorgeous, silky Habano Ecuador wrapper.

The star performer at our recent 'non-cigar event' back in April. This awesome cigar really did pack in some amazingly rich, earthy, chocolatey flavours showing superb balance. This is quite full-bodied but is also elegant too. This will satisfy even the hardest to please cigar smoker, guaranteed!

''We savoured the Rocky Patel Aged Limited and Rare Robusta and La Galera Anemoi Notus with a Pinot Noir from the Pays D'Oc and agree they are a very satisfying combo. I also like to enjoy a Ghirardelli dark chocolate sea salt caramel square which enhances my experience even more - however, this may just be a woman's thing!!!''

Annice from Oxfordshire

This is a very welcome new addition to the La Galera portfolio and one that is unique amongst its cigars because of the Cameroon wrapper. The build of these cigars is fantastic which makes it even more enjoyable allowing you to concentrate on those gorgeous peppery, spicy flavours. These are quite rounded and silky with a note of minerality lifting the flavours somewhat before some sweetness starts to appear towards the end. These are undoubtedly one of my favourite Galeras.

After quite a long wait we have finally managed to source some of the highly acclaimed Red Dot robustos. These medium-bodied cigars are an absolute joy to smoke, being richly flavoured, yet creamy and almost velvety in texture. The blend is an intriguing mix of tobaccos wrapped in a gorgeous Cameroon wrapper leaf. The filler tobaccos are from the Dominican Republic (where the cigar is made) and uses Piloto Cubano leaf, which is held together beautifully by the Jember binder from Indonesia.

In the States this is sold under a different name, a very famous Cuban name, and like that particular brand, is quite highly sought after. The sister cigar to this, the Silencio Black Supremo Toro, was in my own personal top 3 cigars for 2023!

Freud said the SuperEgo strives for moral perfection. We used that as our benchmark when crafting this blend. The result is an exquisite medium-bodied cigar, with elements of cinnamon, toffee and cedarwood, and a dynamic profile that transforms throughout the smoking experience.

The FREUD SUPEREGO ROBUSTO is a testament to sophistication and complexity in a classic Robusto format. This meticulously crafted cigar offers a medium to full-bodied smoking experience that captivates the senses. With each draw, enthusiasts are enveloped in a rich tapestry of flavours, including notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and subtle spices, creating a harmonious and indulgent blend.

Impeccably constructed, the Superego Robusto ensures a smooth and even burn, allowing aficionados to savour every moment of their smoking journey. Perfect for those seeking refinement and depth, this cigar promises a memorable and satisfying experience that lingers long after the last puff.