Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago
Company Transition to Honduras:
Garcia details a significant transition for his company, which involved moving operations from the Dominican Republic to Danlí, Honduras. The move was prompted by an expiring lease and substantial rate increases in the Dominican Republic. He notes the help received from industry friends and emphasizes the importance of the team and community he is building at the new factory.
Product Lines:
Titan Line: Garcia introduces the Titan series, developed in response to a Canadian distributor's request for a sub $10 cigar. It features three shades, is available in Robusto and Toro sizes, and has been a successful release.
Gourmet Collection: Garcia outlines the five lines within this collection, including the Herbert Spencer, Lucid, and Icarus, noting the Icarus line incorporates Tennessee fire-cured tobacco.
Connoisseur Collection: This collection includes the re-engineered Lithium (featuring a Sumatra wrapper), the USIR (now with a Honduran Corojo wrapper), and the Maverick.
Personal Background:
Drew Emmer references Garcia’s former baseball career, confirming he played for the Tigers, the Devil Rays, and the Cleveland Indians (now the Guardians). Garcia shares a story about the character of the people he works with in Honduras, specifically detailing how a factory general manager went out of his way to help him shop for a gift for his son.
Company Transition to Honduras:
Garcia details a significant transition for his company, which involved moving operations from the Dominican Republic to Danlí, Honduras. The move was prompted by an expiring lease and substantial rate increases in the Dominican Republic. He notes the help received from industry friends and emphasizes the importance of the team and community he is building at the new factory.
Product Lines:
Titan Line: Garcia introduces the Titan series, developed in response to a Canadian distributor's request for a sub $10 cigar. It features three shades, is available in Robusto and Toro sizes, and has been a successful release.
Gourmet Collection: Garcia outlines the five lines within this collection, including the Herbert Spencer, Lucid, and Icarus, noting the Icarus line incorporates Tennessee fire-cured tobacco.
Connoisseur Collection: This collection includes the re-engineered Lithium (featuring a Sumatra wrapper), the USIR (now with a Honduran Corojo wrapper), and the Maverick.
Personal Background:
Drew Emmer references Garcia’s former baseball career, confirming he played for the Tigers, the Devil Rays, and the Cleveland Indians (now the Guardians). Garcia shares a story about the character of the people he works with in Honduras, specifically detailing how a factory general manager went out of his way to help him shop for a gift for his son.
