ABOUT US
Jovan and Ugljesa Despot are the second generation of the Despot family in the cigar business.
The Despot brothers have grown up with their father who, in 2004, launched the cigar scene in Serbia.
After finishing their studies, one by one they were incorporated into the activities of their father’s business and since then they have implemented some innovations in the work of the company, which is successfully continuing its development. In 2019, in accordance with their father, they launched the idea of making their private label “Despot Cigars”.
Despot cigars are handmade from whole tobacco leaves, in Estelí, the heart of Nicaragua. The tobacco used for our cigars is carefully selected from the best tobacco regions in the world.
Happy smoke & long ashes
FORMATS
Despot J series
Lancero 7 ½ X 38 / 190 x 15 mm
Corona 5 ½ X42 / 152 X 17 mm
Robusto 5 X 50 / 127 X 20mm
Piramides 6 X 52 / 152 X 21mm
Blend:
Wrapper: H Ecuador
Binder: H Ecuador
Filler:Viso Esteli (Nicaragua),
Viso Pennsylvania (USA)
Seco Jalapa (Nicaragua)
Despot U series
Half Corona 90mm X 17mm (3 ½ X 44)
Half Toro 100mm X 21mm (4 X 52)
Double Corona 190mm X 19mm (7½ X 49)
Salomones 190mm X 23mm (7½ X 57) Double Figurado
Blend:
Wrapper: H Ecuador Claro
Binder: H Ecuador
Filler: Volado Jalapa, Viso Esteli, Viso Jalapa
Despot Z series
R54 114 X 22mm (4 ½ X 54)
T54 152mm X 22mm (6 X 54)
Piramides Grande 180mm X 22mm (7½ X 54)
A size 235mm X 19mm (9 ¼ X 48)
Blend:
Wrapper: Rosado Ecuador Selected
Binder: H Ecuador
Filler: Jalapa & Ometepe
Despot V series
Petit Piremides 132 X 21mm (5 1/4 X 52)
Corona Grande 135 mm X 18 mm (5 5/8 X 46)
Petit Lancero 152 mm X 15 mm (6 X 38)
Churchill Grande 178mm X 20mm (7 X 50)
Blend:
Wrapper: H Ecuador
Binder: H Ecuador
Filler: Jalapa & Condega, Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Despot J series
Despot cigars are handmade from whole tobacco leaves, in Estelí, the heart of Nicaragua. The tobacco used for our cigars is carefully selected from the best tobacco regions in the world. Line J is the first in the row. This line of cigars consists of four formats, in honor of the classic cigars made throughout history. Although some sizes are not as popular as Corona and Lancero, these are a return to the classics that passionate fans should not forget. Pyramid and Robusto are the standard of the new times. Although modern trends promote the largest cigars, for several decades these two formats have been included among the classic shapes. The Despot J Cigars line celebrates the classics and all that has been part of the tradition of enjoying cigars for decades.
All cigars in the J series are made from the same blend that consists of the most sought-after and the most prized leaves among manufacturers in the New World. We’ve spent years researching blends and the origin of tobacco in some of the New World’s most popular cigars, and this is our choice for the Despot J Cigars line.
Despot U series
Series U, like the first series of cigars, consists of the same blend of tobacco. In this series, the emphasis is not on the intensity of the aroma, but on the aromaticity of the tobacco. This is how 4 new cigars of medium intensity strength and fantastic aromas were created. The blend is made from the best leaves that come from two countries and three regions. This mixture of leaves develops distinct sensations of aroma and taste, depending on the format.
All the wrappers for this series come from two countries: the Wrapper and Binder are from Ecuador from Cuban seeds H98. The H.Ecuador Claro wrapper is one of the most popular in the world and definitely gives cigars a unique note of fine, pleasant initial aromas with a sweet profile.
The lsitos that make up the heart of the cigar (filler) are all from Nicaragua, from the two best regions of Jalapa and Esteli. The Volado list is from the Jalapa region and the two Viso lists are from the Jalapa and Esteli regions. That’s how we stayed true to our philosophy of “Aroma without compromise”!
Fromats Series U were developed in two directions. 2 contemporary small sizes, Half Corona and Half Toro, which are 25-35 minutes long, because the modern pace of life does not leave us plenty of time to enjoy cigars, and time must not be an obstacle to your passion in enjoying cigars. That’s why we created these sizes for two short coffees, a glass of wine or your favorite cocktail or any drink of your choice…
2 traditional big cigars that have withstood all the challenges of the new era, Salomones and Double Corona. True cigar connoisseurs will always find an hour and a half or two hours to enjoy a premium cigar. These formats will always provide a unique experience whether you enjoy it alone or in good company. Just sit comfortably and smoke… Good drinks, good music and good company will turn smoking these cigars into a standard for you Ultimate Cigar Experience!
Despot Z series
Series Z was created on the same principles as the first two series, all four cigars are made of the same blend. The new line includes two formats, very popular in the New World of cigars, the R54 (a slightly shorter robusto with a larger diameter than in the Despot J line) and the T54, which is slightly thicker than the traditional toro format, and the same length of 6 inches. There are also two large formats that are considered as classics, Piramides Grande and A Size. They contributed to the variety of cigar aromas, and in this way we stayed true to the principles of the brand, while introducing a new dose of aromatic complex.
We again played with filler leaves from Nicaragua, so we selected leaves from the regions of Ometepe and Jalapa, the binder comes from Ecuador again, and the wrapper is the delicate Rosado Ecuador Selected.
Everything in Series Z is subordinated to an aroma that is different compared to previous series, and the variety of sizes has contributed to an even more interesting opulence of aromas for which there is no compromise. We remain true to our philosophy, Aroma sin compromiso!
Nowadays, when life is fast and there is not much time to enjoy cigars, choose your favorite among Despot cigars according to the time you set aside for relaxation and cigar enjoyment. For the R54 you need 45 minutes to an hour and for the A size more than an hour and a half to enjoy. The choice is yours, but don’t forget that enjoying cigars is a feeling of luxury with which you honor yourself!
Happy smoke & long ashes…
Despot V series
Series V was created to complement the formats we were missing. We carefully listened to market demands and responded with four formats that we believe will find their place equally among new cigar enthusiasts and experienced ones who like to explore variations on the classic formats we know well.
We made a small shift by introducing Pennsylvania Viso Broadleaf in the filler.
Once again, we played around with filler leaves from Nicaragua, selecting leaves from the Ometepe and Jalapa regions. This blend is enriched with that one Viso leaf from Pennsylvania.
For the first time, the binder and wrapper are made from the same clone of Cuban Habano 2000 tobacco from Ecuador.
Series V is definitely a nod to the new generation, and while rooted in tradition, we took a modern approach to some existing classics. We shortened the Lancero and Pyramid, and for the Corona and Churchill formats, we increased the ring gauge according to the preferences of our cigar aficionados.
We remain true to our philosophy: Aroma sin compromiso! (Flavor without compromise!)
OUR BLENDS
Wrapper: H. Ecuador
The Ecuadorian wrapper, grown from the Cuban seed, currently is the most sought-after wrapper for the production of New World cigars. All the big producers use it for their highly valued cigars. This wrapper is grown from the Cuban seed Corojo that is no longer grown in Cuba, since it failed to resist climate changes and diseases.
In Ecuador, during the last two decades, both the cultivation and the fermentation were carried out almost to perfection and today this seed is the most preferred choice among all the cigar manufacturers of the New World.
It is characterized by fine notes of sweet spices. This wrapper ensures the uniform and slow burning of the cigar.
The fine structure of the leaf and the delicate aromas are ensured by the large number of cloudy days in Ecuador, during which it is often forgotten that the sky is blue.
Binder: H. Ecuador
This binder leaf is somewhat thinner and more delicate in structure than other binder leaves that are commonly used, including those grown in the shade of textiles. Grown from H. 2000 seed and as it grew in the cloudy climate of Ecuador, in the Quevedo valley, it has developed subtle and fine aromas. The leaves themselves are somewhat thinner than the other binder leaves, which makes them an excellent choice for medium and small ring guage cigars.
We must not forget that Ecuador has 32 active volcanoes that throughout the year cast clouds of fine ash that cover the earth and contribute to its fertilization.
Due to the combination of soils, climate and sufficient water, as a product of regular rainfall, a truly unique leaf develops.
The filler
is a composition of three tobacco leaves that are the base of the aromatic complex of your cigar. Traditionally, the filler always consists of three tobacco leaves collected from three or four positions on the plant. These positions, starting with the weakest part, up to the strongest and with the highest nicotine content, are: Volado, Seco, Viso (in Cuba this position in the tobacco plant is not defined, but only in the New World) and Ligero. Recently there has been talk of the leaves Medio tiempo, that are found in the upper part of the tobacco plant grown in the sun.
When the Despot J cigar was being created, we boldly stepped into the New World trends, choosing three leaves that carry extraordinary aromatics and don’t contain too much nicotine. For us aromas are the heart of a cigar!
That is precisely why we have decided to use two viso and one seco leaf. In this way we have established a philosophy of our brand:
Aroma without compromise!
Filler: Viso Estelí (Nicaragua)
Nicaraguan viso leaves from the Estelí region are aged to perfection. They are grown from the H. claro 98 seed. The Estelí region, where this tobacco is grown, is located at the highest point of the valley and is known for the cultivation of tobacco with intense aromas. The tobacco leaves grown in this region have their unique spice aroma and are somewhat thicker. Precisely due to characteristic intense aromas of viso leaf, the use of the ligero leaf was abandoned and replaced with the viso.
Filler: Viso Pennsylvania (USA)
These leaves are grown on Amish-owned plantations in Pennsylvania. They have been growing tobacco in Pennsylvania for decades using minimal agrotechnical methods. This tobacco adds to our blend a rustic note of elegant cigars from the golden age of cigars in the `70s and `80s of the last century.
This is precisely why it is one of the three leaves that form the heart of our blend. It comes from the Lancaster district, where tobacco has been grown for a long time.
Filler: Seco Jalapa (Nicaragua)
Nicaragua has been talked about as the tobacco metropolis of the 21st century for a long time. It is often compared to Cuba, and Nicaraguan tobacco, as well as its cigars, is becoming increasingly popular.
The Jalapa region is recognized at the same level as the Cuban Vuelta Abajo region. The composition of the soil, the climatic conditions, as well as the geographical position, have many characteristics in common, with the difference that the climate of the Jalapa region is somewhat drier, which is compensated by the irrigation of the soil. In this way, that delicate and aromatic tobacco is obtained, which is an almost inevitable component in any serious cigar that comes from Nicaragua and the New World. Raised and aged with care, this tobacco is truly an extraordinary component of our blend.
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