Tobacco Trading Co. is the sales office in USA of Tabacalera Del Monte in the Dominican Republic. We are your direct connection with one of the finest cigar factories in Tamboril, home of the finest tobacco growers in Dominican Rep.

With sales and distribution facilities located in the heart of Miami, our courteous salespeople will gladly help you with your questions.

TO PLACE AN ORDER CALL 1-800-826-3812

1. Are darker cigars like the Maduro color stronger in taste?
Answer: The strength of the cigar is mostly determined by the blend of long filler used as well as the types and grades used. The wrapper used for the maduro cigars is darkened in color as it goes from one stage to another in the curing process. Each stage of the curing or fermentation process causes the wrapper to darken and changes its taste. Some wrappers have a natural bitterness that this process removes. The word "Maduro" means ripe or ripen which some people believe that the wrapper becomes sweeter as it would with fruit that is ripe. It is not totally true that all maduro cigars are stronger just because they are dark in color. However, the taste of these cigars are different then your Natural or Candela (Green) wrappers.

2. Why are there so many different sues (length and, ring gauge) of cigars?
Answer: The reason for the large variety of sizes is to accommodate the smokers personal preference. Note the larger the ring gauge of the cigar the more taste you will have. The length will determine how long you will have to enjoy the cigar. For example Rothschilds size 4 1/2', X 50 or 52 is made for the person who wants a full flavored cigar, but does not have the time to enjoy a 7" cigar. As a rule the thinner ring gauge cigars are milder in taste because they have less filler, wrapper and binder per cigar.
Most manufacturers all produce the four most popular sizes: 5 1/2 X 44, 61/2X44,6X50and7X48

3. Are all cigars sold in bundles "Seconds"?

Answer: This is a total misconception, from the beginning cigars were sold in "Mitad Ruedas" meaning 50 cigars tied with a ribbon or piece of cloth. Not until the late 1800's were boxes and colorful labels used to package the cigars. The purpose for selling cigars in bundles is simple cost effective. Boxes, labels and cigar bands as well as the cost of labor to band each cigar raises the price considerably. Bundles are made for the person who wants a quality cigar, but has no interest in paying for the box, labels and bands. All manufacturers will clearly label those bundles that are considered "Seconds".

4. What is the difference between a Hand Made and a Machine Made cigar?

Answer: If the same materials (tobacco) are used to produce both cigars there are only two differences. Hand Made cigars are more expensive because of the labor involved to produce and the Machine Made cigar will burn faster. The taste or flavor of both cigars will be the same. Also, you are limited on the shapes and sizes that can be made on a machine.

5. Are all Machine Made cigars made with homogenize tobacco by products like paper?
Answer: Absolutely not! There are four basic types of machine made cigars. The first type being the closest to a hand made cigar at a much lower price.
Type A: Using natural leaf tobacco for the wrapper, binder and long filler. Type B: Using natural leaf tobacco for the wrapper, binder and short filler a blend of small pieces of leaf tobacco}. Type C: Using natural leaf tobacco for the wrapper and a homogenize tobacco by product for the binder with short filler. Type D: Using a homogenize tobacco byproduct for the wrapper and binder with short filler.

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