The Brand

Although it took 3+ years to release, The Brand was the first blend I smoked out of the Tabacalera Pages factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, and signaled what a strong up-and-coming factory this was. This blend is a shining example of an authentic craft boutique cigar. Ample flavor, character and complexity without overpowering strength and body, it brings earthy tones, creaminess, bread, and a unique, subtle underlying spicy-sweetness. The Brand remains smooth and balanced but builds in strength somewhat as it burns, developing a pronounced coffee bean note. Beautifully constructed, its gorgeous dark brown wrapper is a Habano Ecuador, Cuban-seed Nicaraguan long-fillers from Esteli and Condega together with Dominican Piloto Cubano tobaccos. Like its no-nonsense name, The Brand is all substance and priced way below where it should be. Another highly recommended cigar from Raymond Pages.

Our staff of cigar nuts compares The Brand favorably to Arturo Fuente Opus X, Ashton Heritage, and Padron in terms of cost and flavor profile.

Other great brands by Raymond Pages: Last of My Kind, Penn Standard, Antihero, Florida Man