Matilde

The revival of a historic brand.

Founded in 1876 in Santiago de los Caballeros, the Matilde brand was one of the first tobacco companies in the Dominican Republic. After operating for several years, its activities were suspended in the early 1900s.

It was nearly 100 years later that José Seijas – then a young retiree – decided to pay tribute to his country and its tobacco culture by reviving the historic “Matilde” brand. His aim was to produce on a small scale in order to deliver a fine, high-quality product.

Since 2014, José’s venture has been a success and, following an initial cigar named “Renacer” – which simply means “Renaissance” – the brand continues to provide cigar enthusiasts worldwide with cigars boasting complex and flavourful aromas.