Although Terry Pomerantz prefers Cuban cigars, he also truly appreciates cigars made in the Dominican Republic. His opinion on Don Lucas cigars is crystal clear: “They are quality cigars that definitely deserve every cigar aficionado’s attention!”
The history behind Don Lucas cigars
In 1990, a Belgian tourist landed in the Santo Domingo airport. Two years later, conquered by the sun and the quality of Dominican cigars, Mr. Philippe Gillet returns. He decides to establish the Don Lucas house dedicated to the manufacturing of high-quality cigars.
When it first started back in 1992, Don Lucas only made around 150 cigars per day. Although the brand has met with constant success for over 30 years, Don Lucas still remains a cigar manufacturer that prioritizes quality over quantity. The Golf and Travel magazine has even placed Don Lucas cigars amongst the 12 top cigar brands from the Dominican Republic.
Characteristics of Don Lucas cigars
Don Lucas offers 7 different types of cigars that are also broken into 14 sizes and 5 strengths.
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The Don Lucas Classic
The very first cigar made by Don Lucas. The main characteristics of a Don Lucas Classic are balance and smoothness. The wrapper is made with Connecticut Shade and the filler is essentially Dominican tobacco. The Don Lucas Classic is available in Robusto and Double Corona options.
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The Don Lucas HS
The floral flavors of the Sumatra wrapper along with the spicy taste of Dominican tobaccos in the filler and the binder leaf are the main characteristics of the Don Lucas HS cigars. Mid to powerful in strength, the HS Robusto and Corona are bolder than Don Lucas Classics.
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The Don Lucas AL
With pepper flavors and earthy notes, the AL is the most full-bodied Don Lucas cigar. Cigars from the AL series are offered with a Maduro wrapper or a Dominican Puro wrapper.
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The Don Lucas Family Reserve
Extremely rare, cigars from the Don Lucas Family Reserve are known for their exceptional quality. Only available in the Robusto size, these cigars –which were originally reserved to the Don Lucas family- are made with the best Dominican tobaccos and rolled by the best Don Lucas torcedores.
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The Don Lucas 20th anniversary
Created in 2012 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Don Lucas brand, cigars from this series are made only in very small quantities and only once a year. Made from 100 % Dominican tobaccos of the highest quality, they are available in boxes of 18 or 20, and you will have the choice between Belicoso, Gordito, Gordo, Toro and Robusto.
Where to purchase Don Lucas cigars?
If you are travelling to the Dominican Republic, you can purchase Don Lucas cigars directly from the warehouse, which is located in Punta Cana.
In Quebec, you can find some in your favorite Montreal tobacco shops. However, Don Lucas cigars are only made in small quantities, which make them harder to find in Quebec.
Prices for Don Lucas cigars
In the Dominican Republic, prices for Don Lucas cigars vary between $ 140 to $ 250 CND per box. Don Lucas 20th anniversary cigars will cost around $ 350 CND per box.
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