My trip to the Dominican Republic: Part III of III Parts

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

This is the third of three parts relating my experiences in the Dominican Republic. In my latest article, I talk about my day spent with Gene Arganese of Arganese Cigars.

Arganese is a new company (about a couple of years) that has made some pretty quick progress. They quickly outgrew one factory and are now in a much bigger factory, with plans for continued growth.

I was really impressed with Gene Arganese who is not bound by the stodgy traditions of the cigar industry and is really doing some innovative stuff. He is not afraid to think WAY outside the box. As a result, you will be seeing some very interesting products coming from Arganese in the near future.

For those of you who have smoked Arganese cigars, you will already know that they have three different blends:
The Presidenté ~ a full-bodied smoke
The Chairman ~ a medium-bodied blend
The Ambassador ~ a lighter smoke

Plus, they have 4 different wrapper types that they will use: Connecticut shade, Maduro, Nicaraguan, and Double wrap. For example, you can buy either the Ambassador or Presidente blends with a Connecticut shade wrapper, or you can buy the Chairman and the Presidente blend with a Maduro wrapper.

The Double Wrap is a "barber pole" with Connecticut shade and maduro wrappers intertwined and only uses the Chairman blend.

An interesting company with some interesting cigars. Be sure to check out their website.

Doc

[ljh824]

Great ending to a great trip. Thanks for posting!! It makes me want to head down there!

[Tim D.]

Doc,

Thanks for sharing your experiences. This is what Club Stogie is all about! I recommend your website to all the CS primates.

[drhalle]

Thanks for the reading experience of being there on your trip.

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

Originally Posted by ljh824

Great ending to a great trip. Thanks for posting!! It makes me want to head down there!

Well, if you can't get down there soon, I'll go again in your place. March 5-7 ProCigar Festival.

I know, it's a tough job, but somebody's gotta......

Doc

[Firridge]

The Dominican Republic is fast becoming a top tourist vacation area for folks in the States. The Europeans and Canadiens have known this for years. If you get the opportunity give it a chance, you will not be disappointed with the beaches, service, cost, and oh yea they also have produce cigars. Highly Recommended. Thanks for sharing your experience. Now let me go check airfare to Punta Cana D.R.

[Dr. Stogie Fresh]

Originally Posted by Firridge

The Dominican Republic is fast becoming a top tourist vacation area for folks in the States. The Europeans and Canadiens have known this for years. If you get the opportunity give it a chance, you will not be disappointed with the beaches, service, cost, and oh yea they also have produce cigars. Highly Recommended. Thanks for sharing your experience. Now let me go check airfare to Punta Cana D.R.

If you play golf, I hear it's becoming a "Mecca" for that too!

But definitely a "must visit" for cigars.

Doc

[tzaddi]

Dear Doc,

You have performed a real service. Thanks for representing.