Florida

About Florida

Florida stands as the undisputed capital of American cigar culture, where two distinct cities—Miami and Tampa—tell the complete story of tobacco's journey in the New World. This legacy lives on through historic districts, family traditions, and modern industry leaders who continue to call Florida home.

In Miami's Little Havana, the tradition thrives in domino parks and family-run shops where master rollers still practice their craft in storefront windows. The city serves as corporate headquarters for many of today's leading cigar brands, combining Cuban heritage with modern business acumen. Here, traditional ventanitas serve cortaditos alongside premium smokes, while contemporary lounges offer luxury experiences for new generations of aficionados.

Tampa's historic Ybor City tells the earlier chapters of the story, where grand brick factories once produced millions of cigars daily. Now these restored buildings house museums, shops, and lounges that honor the city's "Cigar City" heritage. Local manufacturers still produce handmade cigars in small batches, maintaining techniques passed down through generations of Tampa's cigar families.

The state's perfect climate mirrors the conditions where premium tobacco is grown, making Florida ideal for storing and aging cigars. From exclusive Miami-only releases to Tampa's boutique blends, the state offers cigar enthusiasts access to rare and limited editions often unavailable elsewhere.

Whether you're exploring the lector's gallery in a converted Tampa factory, sharing stories over dominoes in Little Havana, or visiting industry leaders in their Florida offices, the state provides an unmatched immersion in both the heritage and future of premium cigars.