In 1936, Doroteo Fermin Delgado initiated a partnership with an industry cornerstone, La Aurora. 86 years later, the legacy is stronger than ever, with the same devotion for our land, the people that make it possible and the quality cigars derived from our rich soil.
Doroteo had many descendants, one of which was his grandson, Juan Lugo, who had fond memories of walking alongside his larger than life grandfather — as he swung his machete in the fields to clear paths for his grandson. After developing a taste and passion for cigars, Juan would smoke tobacco straight from the Yaque valley and think of his grandfather, his story, his legacy and how proud he was of Doroteo’s accomplishments. Years after Doroteo passed away, Juan’s mother notified him that she found tobacco plants on the land that she inherited, plants that his grandfather had planted ages ago and continued to sprout year after year.
At this moment, Juan was compelled to continue Doroteo’s legacy, in his honor. Afterall, he admired his grandfather and shared his passion for cigars and the love for his country.
Don Doroteo Cigars may have just been established but in actuality those roots date back beyond the 20th century. It was 1936 when Doroteo Fermin Delgado decided to follow in his late fathers footsteps, by growing tobacco in the heart of Santiago, Dominican Republic. At the tender age of 16, he began his legacy – for his descendants, his community, and ultimately for the world. He never imagined the impact he would have on this industry, for years to come.
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