Born in 2011 on the Venezuelan coastal city of Cumaná, TAVESA (Tabacos de Venezuela, SA) has evolved from a modest distributor to a premium cigar brand that pays homage to the heroes of Latin American independence times. With Libertadores Cigars, TAVESA is not only making exceptional cigars, but is also telling an exciting story rooted in Latin America’s independence movements in the 1800’s.
Since the first records of tobacco in Venezuela in the 16th century, the plant has been an integral part of the country’s culture and economy. Sadly, the tobacco culture fell out of favor over the last 100 years and lost out to neighbors in Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Despite Venezuela’s long lost tobacco tradition, it was TAVESA who had the vision to honor Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar, regarded as America’s Liberator, with a line of premium cigars bearing his name. This initiative is a tribute not only to the historical figure, but also to Venezuela’s rich tobacco history.
Libertadores Cigars stands out for its innovative presentation and variety of blends. Each box is a sampler of cigars that, when joined together in its individual boxes, forms a beautiful mosaic of the portrait of the Libertador. The cigars, made with tobacco leaves aged for at least five years, offers a wide range of flavors and strengths, from mild to medium-full. With formats such as Robusto, Toro, Box Pressed, Gordito and Torpedo, and wrappers such as Ecuadorian Connecticut, Ecuadorian Habano and Mexican San Andrés, Libertadores Cigars offers a diverse selection that satisfies the most demanding palates. The brand, already present in countries such as Belgium, Switzerland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the island of Bonaire, seeks to position itself as a synonym of quality and authenticity, conquering both the Venezuelan and international markets by revisiting the untold stories of Tobacco in Venezuela and sharing stories from the young men who fought for independence throughout the entire continent.
