Nicaragua

Since the 1960s, Nicaragua has had many political difficulties which have disrupted and inhibited cigar tobacco production. But, over the last decade it has proven itself capable of producing some of the most rich, spicy, aromatic, and complex tobacco in the world. In the northern part of the country, not far from the Honduran border, are the towns of Esteli and Condega. Esteli is home to the majority of Nicaraguan cigar production, but both towns are surrounded by volcanic soil and fertile land that produces lush fields of Cuban seed tobacco. Northeast of Esteli and Condega, lies the Jalapa Valley. Like so many locations in the world of cigars, Jalapa is remote and difficult to get to. But the land is fertile and produces tobacco of extraordinary quality. If the last decade is any indication of the potential for Nicaraguan cigar tobacco, then our palates have a lot to be excited for.