The year 1492 marked the arrival of the New World, and with it the European need to find new riches in order to expand their social needs. For a time, gold seemed to be the resource of main interest, but it was soon depleted.
In the lands of America, the world discovered the existence of certain leaves which possessed qualities allowing for the appreciation of its aroma -- the tobacco leaf. The cultivation, natural curing and manufacture of tobacco, known internationally as a "cigar", has captivated the interest of the most discriminating of intellectuals ever since.
Enjoying a good cigar is much more than the simple act of puffing smoke; it is above all, an enhancement to concentration, an invitation to meditate. It is a ritual of good taste where centuries of knowledge, effort, craftsmanship and human toil are brought together.
Don Benigno is ... " El cubano de los puros"
"The Cuban of the Pure Ones"
Don Benigno's family established themselves as tobacco growers and cigar manufacturers over a century ago in the prime Cuban tobacco region of Pinar del Rio. They developed an old world cigar rolling craftsmanship and tradition which has been handed down from generation to generation to Don Benigno. These unique cigar manufacturing skills have earned Benigno's family a reputation for premium quality craftsmanship and acknowledgment from some of the most reputable cigar authorities such as Alejandro Robaina, a lifelong family friend. Don Benigno brought his knowledge, skill and love of cigars from Pinar del Rio to Costa Rica where he has painstakingly and skillfully developed a full line of his own brand of cigars over the last 5 years - Don Benigno Cigars - totalmente a mano!
Don Benigno absolutely guarantees each cigar he produces to be of premium quality tobacco and craftsmanship. Each "Puro" undergoes the most meticulous quality control before it is released for sale. His honor, reputation, tradition, love of cigars, and desire to establish a lifelong relationship with each and every customer prevents him from selling anything less.
