For decades, cigar enthusiasts and professionals have debated one timeless question: how much does the wrapper leaf contribute to the overall flavor profile of a cigar? With the R&D Cigars Archetype Wrapper Series, Tobacconist University invites smokers to discover the answer firsthand. And that's just a small "taste" of the educational potential of this cigar series!
Each cigar in the Archetype
Wrapper Series features one consistent Nicaraguan binder and filler blend,
while showcasing eight exemplary wrapper combinations — including Sumatra, San
Andrés Negro, Cameroon, Broadleaf, Habano, and Shadegrown-CT. This one-variable
approach allows smokers to experience the direct influence of each wrapper,
offering an unprecedented opportunity for comparative tasting and a profound
education. In addition, each cigar is a stand-alone
delicacy worthy of rotation in any luxury smoker’s collection.
"This project represents
the culmination of years of research, blending experimentation, and a passion
for advancing consumer knowledge and appreciation," said Jorge L.
Armenteros, Founder and President of Tobacconist University. "The
Archetype Wrapper Series is not just a collection of great cigars — it’s a tool
for learning, appreciation enhancement, and elevating our entire
industry."
The R&D Cigars Archetype Wrapper Series is handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, in a boutique factory led by a protégé of Alejandro Robaina, Cuba’s most renowned wrapper grower and cigar maker. The binder and filler tobaccos are sourced from Estelí, Condega, and Jalapa, and expertly blended to harmonize across all eight wrappers.
Beyond the smoking experience,
Tobacconist University provides a dynamic learning platform — the R&D LAB —
where enthusiasts and tobacconists can explore detailed academic content on
each cigar and wrapper combination. Topics include seed varietals, growing
regions, curing and fermentation techniques, accompanied by rich imagery and
educational videos.
The R&D Cigars Archetype
Wrapper Series exemplifies Tobacconist University’s mission to research, learn
and teach by animating the cigar smoking experience, through education, for all
cigar lovers.
“We’re taking our industry to
the next level,” Armenteros added. “This is a historic opportunity to smoke,
learn, and evolve together.”
