Blackbird Cigars are bird-themed premium cigars from Blackbird Cigar Co., which a pair of brothers started in 2016 and which is based in Hialeah, Florida; Jonás Santana is its CEO and co-founder. The cigars are rolled at the company’s own factory in the Dominican Republic, Tabacalera Robles in Tamboril, home to Blackbird Dominicana. The core line runs from mild to medium-full: Finch is mild, with typical notes of white pepper and coffee; Jackdaw and Rook are mild to medium, Jackdaw with typical hints of sweetness and white pepper and Rook with natural sweetness and a creamy profile; Unkind is medium-bodied around a Brazilian Cubra wrapper; and Cuco and Crow are medium to full, with Cuco showing typical hints of chocolate and black pepper. To start, the brand itself suggests Finch or Jackdaw with a morning coffee; if you prefer more body, Crow and Cuco are its strongest core blends.
Blackbird Cigars
Blackbird Cigars is a modern boutique brand founded by Jonas Santana, crafting bold, bird-themed premium cigars at their own Blackbird Dominicana factory in the Dominican Republic. Using distinctive blends that feature tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, the U.S., Mexico, and more, Blackbird lines like Crow, Rook, Jackdaw, Finch, Cuco, and Unkind deliver eye-catching presentation and rich, contemporary flavor profiles for today’s cigar enthusiast.
Frequently asked questions about Blackbird Cigars
Who makes Blackbird Cigars and where are they made?
Blackbird Cigars come from Blackbird Cigar Co., which a pair of brothers started in 2016. Jonás Santana is the company's CEO and co-founder, and the company is based in Hialeah, Florida. The cigars are made at the company's own factory in the Dominican Republic, Tabacalera Robles in Tamboril, which is home to Blackbird Dominicana.
How strong are Blackbird Cigars?
The core line runs from mild to medium-full. Blackbird describes Finch as mild, Jackdaw and Rook as mild to medium, Unkind as medium-bodied, and Cuco and Crow as medium to full. The brand names Cuco and Crow as the strongest cigars in its core line.
Which Blackbird cigar should I try first, and how do the lines differ?
For a lighter start, Blackbird itself recommends Finch or Jackdaw in the morning with coffee. Finch typically shows white pepper and coffee notes over a Sumatra wrapper. Jackdaw uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with hints of sweetness and white pepper. Rook aims for a creamy, naturally sweet profile. Unkind gets its distinct character from a Brazilian Cubra wrapper. Cuco blends Dominican fillers and typically shows chocolate with a touch of black pepper. Crow is a medium to full blend with a slow burn and a Mexican wrapper. Flavour can vary from cigar to cigar.
Where can I buy Blackbird Cigars?
Oxford Cigar Company lists Blackbird Cigars on its category page when in stock: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/blackbird-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.