Cibao

Located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, in the Cibao Valley, the Tabacalera Palma has been making quality cigars since Dubya Dubya 2 (1942 to be exact). For those of you out there that haven't figured it out yet (and we hope there are only a few!), this cigar is named after the region from where it is made. Cibao cigars are made with expertly blended aged Dominican grown Olor binder and Cuban seed Piloto filler grown on the factory's own farm. It's all encased in a pristine U.S. grown Connecticut shade wrapper. Look for a smooth, slightly oily wrapper, well rolled with just the right firmness. Note an effortless draw and even burn in this mild-to-medium bodied Churchill. There's just a hint of Dominican spice evident as you get into the smoke a bit. Look for a dry, woody finish that doesn't linger. We'd suggest pairing it with a dry Chardonnay or hoppy Pale Ale.