Christopher Mey brings Nicaraguan New Worlds to The Global Market

Christopher Mey has officially launched a new company, Christopher Mey Premium Cigars, focused on introducing New World boutique cigar brands of Nicaraguan origin to the global market. Located close by Miami International Airport, Christopher Mey has over three decades of experience in the importation and exportation of goods to over 100 countries on five continents.

The flagship brand in the company’s portfolio is Esteban Carreras Cigars, known for its exceptional craftsmanship and unique blends. Owned by Craig Cunningham of Dana Point, California, Esteban Carreras has been a staple in the United States market for 20 years and is now expanding its reach globally. 

“We are thrilled to partner with Esteban Carreras Cigar Company,” said Christopher Mey. “Their commitment to using only the finest high-quality aged wrappers and fillers sets them apart.”

With a focus on excellence and attention to detail, Christopher Mey Premium Cigars aims to elevate the cigar experience for aficionados around the world. Meet Christopher at the InterTabac Fair in Dortmund, Germany from September 19-21 at booth of Kopp Tobaccos GmbH & Co. KG.

For more information about Christopher Mey Premium Cigars or inquiries about distribution opportunities please contact by telephone at +1 (239) 450-5047 or by email at christopher@christophermey.com.

More about Esteban Carreras cigar co and Tabacalera Carreras cigar factory:

Esteban Carreras Cigar Company cigar brand and the Tabacalera Carreras S.A. cigar factory, located in Esteli, Nicaragua, are owned by Craig Cunningham of Dana Point, California. The brand has distribution throughout the United States market for 20 years and now has set its sights on the global market. Esteban Carreras Cigar Company only releases one new line each year to ensure the quality of the aged tobaccos in its blends and the attention to details in the construction of the cigars. Craig uses only the finest quality aged wrappers and fillers for his blends.

The Tabacalera Carreras SA cigars factory is under the direction of Mr. Gonzalo Puentes, former Minister of Tobacco for Cuba. Mr. Puentes holds a PhD degree in Agriculture and Fermentation of Tobacco from the University of Havana. He has more than 50 years of experience in cigar manufacturing. 

More about Christopher Mey: 

During a ten-year period, Christopher Mey trained under Nestor Plasencia Sr. and Nestor Andreas Plasencia in the growing, curing, and fermentation of tobacco including the sorting and selecting of premium tobacco leaf, and the high-quality construction of cigars.

Christopher’s professional experience includes his 21 years as Director of Global Business Development for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, Inc. He joined team in 2003 when the company was known as Indian Tabac Cigar Company and has been involved in all aspects of bringing cigars to the market including Accounts Receivable Manager, Purchasing Manager, Production Manager, Logistics Manager, Cigar Factory Tour Manager, Territory Sales Manager, and Director of Global Business Development. In the early days, Rocky, Christopher and the team spent many weekends at each other’s homes grilling food and enjoying cigars. This is when Rocky met Irma Mey, Christopher’s wife, and she joined the RP company as Accounts Receivable Manager.

Prior to being in the cigars business, Christopher Mey spent ten years leading the finance team for the Division of Continuing Professional Education at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the state’s premier technological research university. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Kean University, a Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a Degree in Computer Network Engineering from the Chubb Institute. His interests include spending quality time with his family. His wife Irma Mey and their four daughters Monica, Michelle, Samantha and Sophia are avid clay target shooters.