Casa de Alegria Cigars: Fair, Authentic, Premium Quality
The brand from the renowned cigar metropolis of Estelí in Nicaragua sets a clear tone with its distinctive motto, Fair, Authentic, Premium Quality. The journey of the two founders of Casa de Alegria was anything but straightforward. Maritza Molina, a psychologist, and Ralf Westerwick, a geographer from Gummersbach, dared to venture into the cigar world as industry newcomers. Today, we share a close business and personal relationship with Ralf.
Top-Quality Premium Cigars by Casa de Alegria
Since their humble beginnings in October 2004, Maritza and Ralf have secured a firm place in the handcrafted premium longfiller segment. With their “House of Joy,” they bring their passion for high-quality tobacco from the prestigious growing regions of Jalapa, Condega, and Estelí to life. Before the tobacco is transformed into the exquisite Casa de Alegria cigars, it undergoes careful aging to achieve optimal maturity.
Fairness That Inspires
Maritza and Ralf prioritize fairness and sustainability. Their employees in the Tabacalera benefit from above-average wages and comprehensive social benefits that far exceed legal requirements. Tobacco farmers and contractual partners also receive fair compensation, which not only improves living conditions in the region but also ensures the quality of raw materials and employee loyalty.
The Casa de Alegria Range
The Edición Limitada Rico offers medium-bodied cigars with earthy, spicy notes and a touch of roasted aromas. All tobaccos used undergo a fermentation process of at least twelve months. For a milder flavor profile, the Edición Limitada Suave impresses with creamy notes and an elegant Connecticut wrapper. Its lower content of Ligero and Viso tobaccos makes it particularly gentle.
Pipe smokers are also catered to: Instead of using cigar clippings as shortfillers, Casa de Alegria removes binders and wrappers, processing the filler into a wild cut. This results in top-notch pipe tobacco, highly recommended!
