Casa de Alegria Cigars: Fair and High-Quality
The label from Nicaragua’s renowned cigar metropolis of Estelí stands for its memorable motto: Fair, Good, Direct. The journey of the two founders of Casa de Alegria began in an unusual way. Managing Director Maritza Molina, a psychologist, and Master Blender Ralf Westerwick, a geographer by training, found their calling through unconventional paths. Ralf, originally from Gummersbach in Germany, is a long-time friend and valued partner of Rauchr.
Premium Cigars by Casa de Alegria
Since their humble beginnings in October 2004, Maritza and Ralf have secured a prominent position in the segment of handmade premium longfillers. With Casa de Alegria – which translates to "House of Joy" – they express their passion for the globally cherished tobacco from the Jalapa, Condega, and Estelí regions. All tobaccos used are aged for extended periods until they achieve perfect maturity and are transformed into the exquisite Casa de Alegria cigars.
Fairness as a Core Principle
The founders place great emphasis on fair trade. The employees at the Tabacalera benefit from above-average wages and extended social benefits that exceed legal requirements. The tobacco farmers who supply Casa de Alegria also receive fair compensation. This commitment not only benefits the local community but also ensures that Casa de Alegria consistently has access to the finest raw materials and dedicated staff.
The Casa de Alegria Collection
The Edición Limitada Rico impresses with medium-bodied cigars that combine earthy spice and roasted notes. The tobaccos are fermented for at least twelve months. For enthusiasts of milder flavors, the Edición Limitada Suave offers a creamier alternative. It contains less Ligero and Viso tobacco and features an elegant Connecticut wrapper.
Casa de Alegria also offers something special for pipe smokers: instead of using cigar trimmings as shortfillers, the wrapper and binder leaves are removed, and the filler is processed into a Wild Cut. This results in a high-quality pipe tobacco, a true highlight for aficionados!
