Archetype is a story-driven cigar brand from Ventura Cigar Company, launched in 2016 and inspired by Carl Jung’s archetypes and Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey. The first blends were made at three factories: Dreamstate and Sage Advice at Davidoff’s Occidental factory in the Dominican Republic, Strange Passage at Agroindustria LAEPE in Honduras, and Initiation and Axis Mundi at La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate in Estelí, Nicaragua. Chapter 3 (2019), Sacred Scales and Dawn of Destiny, comes from Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s factory in the Dominican Republic. Body runs from mild-medium (the Connecticut-wrapped Dreamstate, as described at launch) to full-bodied (Strange Passage and the San Andrés maduro Sacred Scales, as Ventura describes them). Ventura describes Strange Passage with typical notes of roasted coffee, aged wood, earthy fruit and spice. To start, match a blend’s stated body to what you usually smoke, then check the Archetype category page for what is listed.
Archetype Cigars
Archetype Cigars is a boutique line from Ventura Cigar Company, inspired by Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell’s mythic hero’s journey to deliver cigars with deep symbolism, rich storytelling, and premium craftsmanship.
Handcrafted across top factories in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Honduras, Archetype blends like Dreamstate, Sage Advice, Strange Passage, Initiation, and Axis Mundi range from mild-medium (Dreamstate) to full-bodied (Strange Passage), with complex profiles for flavor-focused smokers.
Oxford Cigar Company lists Archetype premium cigars on this page when in stock, with fast worldwide shipping.
Frequently asked questions about Archetype Cigars
Who makes Archetype cigars and where are they made?
Archetype is a brand from Ventura Cigar Company, launched at the 2016 IPCPR trade show and inspired by Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell's hero's journey. The original Series A blends Dreamstate and Sage Advice were made at Davidoff's Occidental cigar factory in the Dominican Republic, and Strange Passage at Agroindustria LAEPE in Honduras. The Series B blends Initiation and Axis Mundi came from La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in Esteli, Nicaragua. Chapter 3 (2019), Sacred Scales and Dawn of Destiny, is made by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo in the Dominican Republic.
How strong are Archetype cigars?
It depends on the blend. Dreamstate, with a Connecticut wrapper, was described at launch as mild-medium. Dawn of Destiny is described by Ventura as medium-full bodied. Strange Passage and Sacred Scales are described as full-bodied. Strength is a typical description from the maker, and how a cigar smokes can vary.
How do the Archetype lines differ?
The lines differ mainly in factory and wrapper. Dreamstate uses a Connecticut wrapper. Sage Advice, Strange Passage (box-pressed) and Initiation (Nicaraguan binder and filler) use Ecuadorian habano wrappers. Axis Mundi pairs a dark habano wrapper with an Indonesian Sumatra binder. Sacred Scales uses a Mexican San Andres maduro wrapper, and Dawn of Destiny an Ecuadorian wrapper over Nicaraguan tobaccos. Ventura describes Strange Passage with typical notes of roasted coffee, aged wood, earthy fruit and spice. A practical way to choose is to match a blend's stated strength to what you usually smoke.
Where can I buy Archetype cigars?
Oxford Cigar Company lists Archetype Cigars on its category page when in stock: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/archetype-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.