Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Limited Exposure Series: Enrique introduces The Matilde Limited Exposure series, a concept designed to offer exclusive, limited-production blends without being limited in time. Each release, numbered sequentially, utilizes different color themes inspired by nature and tropical fauna, such as the Number 1 (Red Orchid), Number 2 (Lilac), and the latest, Number 3 (Green Cotorra). The Number 3 blend is a 50/50 combination of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobacco, a departure from their traditional 80/20 Dominican-focused blends.
Legacy and Homage: Enrique discusses the "Par Jose Seijas" cigar, created to honor and thank his father, Jose Seijas, a renowned figure in the tobacco industry. The brand supports the Parkinson's Foundation in the Dominican Republic, as Jose suffered from Parkinson's disease.
Rebranding and New Directions: Enrique is rebranding and relaunching the "Seijas" family brand, which he successfully reacquired after his father's passing. This new stage involves the establishment of the "Pineapple Cigar Factory," a small-scale facility named for a term his mother used to describe their tight-knit family unit.
Industry Collaboration: The conversation emphasizes the importance of community and loyalty within the cigar industry, celebrating the contributions of everyone from growers to designers. Enrique shares his personal journey and the balance he maintains between his family in Santo Domingo and his work in Santiago.
Future Outlook: Enrique looks forward to involving his own children in the family business, hoping to pass down the same passion he developed while growing up in the factory.
Limited Exposure Series: Enrique introduces The Matilde Limited Exposure series, a concept designed to offer exclusive, limited-production blends without being limited in time. Each release, numbered sequentially, utilizes different color themes inspired by nature and tropical fauna, such as the Number 1 (Red Orchid), Number 2 (Lilac), and the latest, Number 3 (Green Cotorra). The Number 3 blend is a 50/50 combination of Dominican and Nicaraguan tobacco, a departure from their traditional 80/20 Dominican-focused blends.
Legacy and Homage: Enrique discusses the "Par Jose Seijas" cigar, created to honor and thank his father, Jose Seijas, a renowned figure in the tobacco industry. The brand supports the Parkinson's Foundation in the Dominican Republic, as Jose suffered from Parkinson's disease.
Rebranding and New Directions: Enrique is rebranding and relaunching the "Seijas" family brand, which he successfully reacquired after his father's passing. This new stage involves the establishment of the "Pineapple Cigar Factory," a small-scale facility named for a term his mother used to describe their tight-knit family unit.
Industry Collaboration: The conversation emphasizes the importance of community and loyalty within the cigar industry, celebrating the contributions of everyone from growers to designers. Enrique shares his personal journey and the balance he maintains between his family in Santo Domingo and his work in Santiago.
Future Outlook: Enrique looks forward to involving his own children in the family business, hoping to pass down the same passion he developed while growing up in the factory.
