The House of Horvath cigar-making process is best described as “machine-assisted”, with experienced cigar makers (averaging 20 years experience each) performing their craft using cigar machines to roll tobacco to perfection. From moistening tobacco to prepare for stemming, to the delicate process of stretching and laying tobacco leaf wrapper, to thorough inspections of quality, the complete H Of H process always results in a balanced, aromatic and great tasting cigar.

With over 100 years of cigar making tradition behind them, Arturo Fuente cigars are consistently among the most sought after in the world. A passionate four-generation family-run company in the Dominican Republic, Fuente began with very humble beginnings and have grown to grown and evolved to become one of the world’s most renown brands of cigars. Among their biggest releases are the Fuente Fuente Opus X, Hemingway Short Story, Don Carlos and the 8-5-8.

Among the most revered cigar brands in the world, Ashton cigars are handmade in the legendary Tabacalera A. Fuente factory in the Dominican Republic from only the finest aged tobaccos. Ashton has been a perennial ‘Top 3’ brand in North America and is sold in over 60 countries worldwide. Traditionally crafted with patience and precision, their most popular expressions are the Ashton Virgin Sun Grown (VSG), Ashton Classic, Ashton Symmetry and the Ashton Cabinet Selection.

For over four generations, Carrillo cigars have been created to deliver an unforgettable experience that comes with unwavering attention to detail. Today, world renown Master Blender Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is responsible for creating some of the world’s highest rated cigars, including recently Cigar Aficionado magazine’s highest ever awarded cigar; the Pledge Prequel. Among their key releases are E.P. Carrillo La Historia, E.P. Carrillo Celestial Encore, and the E.P. Carrillo Dusk.

With several factories throughout the cigar making world, including Honduras, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, General Cigar Co. is a market-leading manufacturer and marketer of premium handcrafted cigars. They are primarily known for producing the sought after non-Cuban versions of brands such as Punch. They are currently the world’s largest manufacturer of premium cigars with the category’s largest portfolio of more than 60 brands exported to 62 countries worldwide.

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With a story of dedication and craftsmanship beginning in 1926, J. Cortès is a family run company with a passion for cigars of all shapes and sizes. Initially founded in Belgium, the J. Cortès team have always been travelling the world looking for exquisite tobacco that makes all the difference in their cigars, carefully selecting based on quality, taste, aroma and burning capacity. A classic European-style smoke, J. Cortès cigars are typically soft, round and exhibit a perfectly balanced aroma.

Tobaccos Joya de Nicaragua pioneered an entire industry 50 years ago by being the first cigar to come out of Nicaragua. Today, they are is located in the fertile growing region of Esteli which is becoming known as the tobacco capital of the world. Joya de Nicaragua is a 100% Nicaraguan owned and operated company that develops, manufactures and markets internationally renowned cigar brands such as the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño, Joya Cabinetta and the Rosalones.

La Aroma de Cuba transcends roots that date back to the late 1880s in Cuba, where they became an early favorite of Winston Churchill. Over 120 years later, La Aroma de Cuba embraces an entirely fresh heritage in Nicaragua. The modern-day revival began in the early 2000s with a series of popular handcrafted releases that featured original La Aroma de Cuba artwork. Cigar lovers embraced the brand’s classic old-world appeal and its sophisticated and invigorating taste.

Established in 1903 by Eduardo León Jimenez, La Aurora claims the title as the first Dominican cigar factory. Today their brands are sold in over 60 countries worldwide. With brands such as La Aurora, León Jimenez, Princes, Family Reserve and Imperiales, the family company is now run by Eduardo’s grandson, Guillermo León Herbert. Its factory, located in the city of Santiago in the Dominican Republic, has more than 1100 workers that altogether produce more than 1 billion cigars each year.

My Father Cigars came from very humble beginnings when José Pepin Garcia established a small cigar factory in Little Havana (Florida) in 2003. Since then the Garcia Family has opened up a seven-acre factory in Esteli Nicaragua, Don Pepin Garcia has been called “America’s Hottest Cigar Maker” by Cigar Aficionado, and their Flor De Las Antillas cigar took Cigar Of The Year in 2012. Among their popular releases are My Father La Opulencia, My Father Le Bijou 1922 and My Father The Judge.

With traditions stemming back to Cuba, Oliva cigars are Nicaragua’s second-largest grower of Cuban seed tobacco. Using the same time tested methods of curing, blending and rolling that built an empire, Oliva cigars have garnered numerous top ratings from industry experts and consumers alike. In 2014 Cigar Aficionado magazine awarded the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado Cigar Of The Year, and other offerings like the Oliva S Serie G and the Serie O are consistent fan favorites.

Growers of fine tobacco since 1865, Placencia is presently the largest grower of tobacco in the world with more than 6,000 employees, 4 factories and 8 plantations in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama, producing 40 million cigars year year. For over 5 generations, the Placencia family have been responsible for some of the world’s best and most recognizable brands. Today they are the manufacturer of our popular House Of Horvath Honduran and Nicaraguan bundles.

Based in Santiago of the Dominican Republic with family roots in  Spain and Cuba, Quesada have been making premium cigars since 1974 and have manufactured internationally recognized brands such as Casa Magna, Quesada and Vega Magna. Today Manolo Quesada runs a family operated business with a factory of over 300 people that keep the tradition of making premium cigars by using only the finest tobacco and the same time-honored methods of the Quesada forbearers.

Swisher traces back to 1861 in Newark Ohio. In 1923 Swisher was first to use rolling machines which transformed the industry by cost-effectively producing cigars of great uniformity. In 1958, the famous Swisher Sweets brand was created and by 1964 they was making four million cigars a day. Today, Swisher owns many iconic brands of both machine- and hand-made processes, and has headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida and manufacturing operations in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

Tabacalera Palma is one of the oldest tobacco companies in the Dominican Republic, originally established by the Blanco family in 1936. Today, it is run by Jose “Jochy” Blanco, who has endured hard work to grow the family tobacco business since the early 1980’s. Since Jochy assumed the role of CEO, the company has developed numerous private labels for some of the leading cigar companies in the world and has established its critically-acclaimed flagship brand, La Galera.

Located in Manila, Philippines, Tabacalera Incorporada is the first and oldest cigar factory in Asia, and is among the oldest cigar companies in the world. For centuries, the company has undergone major change, however still continues to make cigars the same way as they always have, “totalmente hecho a mano” (totally handmade). Each cigar made at Tabacalera is a work of art and a product of impeccable quality ensuring consistency in appearance, fermentation, draw, aroma and taste.

Manifatture Sigaro Toscano S.P.A. is a company that produces an Italian cigar that has the strength of over 200 years of history. Established in Florence, Toscano cigars became known as ‘The Sharing Cigar’ as it gained acclaim for its trademark rugged texture and a unique shape featuring smaller ends of the cigar with a larger middle. As a result, the cigars are often cut in half and can be enjoyed with a friend. Currently, Toscanos are made of high quality fermented tobacco from Kentucky and Italy.