Reinado Cigars have landed at Cigar Thief!

We are more than excited to add one what I feel is an amazing new brand on our site. Check them out and grab a five pack to try. You’ll thank me after you smoke them for sure!

Antonio Lam founded Reinado Cigars in 2009 after collaborating with Yadi Gonzalez-Vargas of Flor de Gonzales Cigars leading to the company’s first Core Line blend being produced by Master Blender Omar Ortiz’s Agros Tabacos Industriales in Condega, Nicaragua.

Needless to say, Core Line was well received and garnered industry accolades including Cigar Journal’s 92 rating. Reinforcing this initial success, soon came the company’s second Grand Empire Reserve line in 2010 from the same factory. Both Grand Empire’s Original and Ecuadorian box pressed blends were hits as well with multiple 90+ ratings and strong sales. By 2012 Grand Empire Reserve landed on both TOASTED FOOT and STOGIE REVIEW’s top 10 lists in 2012. Not bad for a relative newcomer!

When Antonio’s father was diagnosed with dementia in 2015 he decided to take whatever time was needed to care for and make sure his Dad’s needs were being met. This life altering event re enforced Antonio’s priorities of putting his family’s well being above all else.

In January of 2021 Antonio relaunched the company partnering with Aganorsa Leaf’s famed Tobacos de Jalapa S.A. Factory in Esteli, Nicaragua producing the Grand Apex line. As expected, Grand Apex was successful with 90+ ratings. At this point, it became obvious that Reinado’s focus on overall quality and consistency was being achieved.

In May of 2022 Antonio announced Reinado’s newest creation, the C29 which is affectionately named since it took 29 blend iterations to get to the final product! All the tobacco used to produce C29 has been aged 8 years including the Ecuadorian grown Connecticut leaf wrapper. With Antonio being the primary blender, it’s become very clear his years of research, dedication and passion has been the driving force making the Reinado name
synonymous with desirable, small batch, super premium boutique cigars.

In addition, Reinado Cigars is a proud supporter of the Dementia Society of America with a portion of all sales donated to the organization.