Juan Clemente

This cigar is named after its French founder, Jean Clément (Cigares Juan Clemente), who emigrated from France to Latin America decades ago. In 1982, he founded a cigar factory in the Dominican Republic, which is still a family business today. This small, fine factory in Satiago de los Caballeros was one of the first boutique tabacaleras, as they're back in vogue these days.

For the Juan Clemente Aniversario cigar blend, four different types of tobacco are used in the filler and covered with a Connecticut wrapper. In 2007, the Dominican manufacturer Juan Clemente celebrated its 25th anniversary with this special edition. Products from Juan Clemente are generally milder. Particularly suitable for beginners because of its softness.