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New World
Grown and blended outside Cuba — Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Ecuador and beyond. New World makers have redefined premium cigar-making with bold innovation and diverse microclimates.
Leaf Composition
Growing Region — Cibao Valley
Fine Dominican wrapper and filler; home to Tabadom and Tabacalera de García
The primary tobacco-growing valley in the Dominican Republic. Sheltered between mountain ranges, the Cibao produces fine Dominican wrapper and long filler leaf. Home to Tabadom (Davidoff) and Tabacalera de García (My Father). Arturo Fuente's Château Fuente estate sits in this valley.
Flavour Profile
producer baselineThe Brand
Founded by Zino Davidoff in Geneva. Premium Swiss luxury brand. Dominican Republic production since the 1990s after Cuba relationship ended. Nicaragua line added in 2012.
Ends Cuba partnership, moves to Dominican Republic
After years of quality disputes with Habanos S.A., Davidoff terminates its Cuban partnership. Production moves to Tabadom in the Dominican Republic. Cuban Davidoffs are recalled and destroyed — making surviving specimens highly collectible.
Zino Davidoff takes the helm
Zino Davidoff takes over the business and develops the iconic wine cellar–inspired cigar storage philosophy. He begins importing Cuban cigars and develops a partnership with Habanos S.A. that will define the brand's premium positioning.
Henri Davidoff opens a tobacco shop in Geneva
Henri Davidoff, a Ukrainian emigrant, opens a small tobacco shop in Geneva, Switzerland. His son Zino will transform the shop into an international luxury brand.
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