Epic Cigars is a brand that Dean Parsons founded and trademarked in 2010. Lines such as La Rubia, Habano, Corojo and Maduro use Dominican and Nicaraguan filler under Ecuadorian or Brazilian wrappers, and halfwheel reported that the Corojo Reserva and La Rubia were made at the Charles Fairmorn factory in the Dominican Republic, while it lists the limited Epic Ten as made in Nicaragua at AJ Fernandez. halfwheel’s reviews of La Rubia and the original Corojo Reserva found mild to medium strength, and it described the limited Maduro Fuerte as a stronger version of the Maduro Reserva. La Rubia pairs an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper with a Mexican San Andrés binder; halfwheel’s 2016 review noted creamy peanuts, hay, coffee bean and vanilla sweetness. The brand describes the medium-bodied Habano as showing sweet cedar, black pepper and coffee bean. Check the Epic Cigars category page for the lines currently listed.
Epic Cigars
Epic Cigars is a boutique premium brand founded by Dean Parsons in 2010, handcrafted in the Dominican Republic and known for its “celebrate your victories” philosophy. Using patiently aged tobaccos and partnering with top factories, Epic produces lines like Epic Corojo, Maduro, Habano, and limited editions such as Epic Ten, delivering rich, balanced flavor and excellent construction at approachable price points.
Frequently asked questions about Epic Cigars
Who makes Epic Cigars and where are they made?
Dean Parsons officially founded and trademarked Epic Cigars in 2010; the brand says he had been making regular trips to the Dominican Republic since 2005. halfwheel reported in 2025 that Parsons sold the brand to Zander-Greg in early 2019 and moved into the role of brand ambassador. The brand says its cigars are handcrafted by experienced torcedores. Lines such as La Rubia, Habano, Corojo and Maduro use Dominican and Nicaraguan filler with wrappers from Ecuador or Brazil. halfwheel reported in 2014 and 2016 that the Corojo Reserva and La Rubia were made at the Charles Fairmorn factory in the Dominican Republic, and the brand says the limited Police 299 is hand-made in the Dominican Republic. Limited releases can differ: halfwheel lists the Epic Ten as made in Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, with a Cameroon wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler.
How strong are Epic cigars?
halfwheel's reviews of La Rubia and the original Corojo Reserva found mild to medium strength. Its 2016 review found La Rubia mild at first, building to medium by the end, and its 2014 review found the original Corojo Reserva mild-medium, building to medium. The brand describes La Rubia and the Habano as medium-bodied and says the Maduro gives rich flavour without overwhelming strength. halfwheel described the limited Maduro Fuerte in 2016 as a stronger version of Epic's Maduro Reserva line, and the brand pitches it to smokers who prefer their flavours on the bold side. Other lines are fuller by the brand's own description: it calls the limited Police 299 full-bodied and Project E medium-to-full-bodied.
How do the Epic Cigars lines differ?
La Rubia, Habano, Corojo and Maduro all list Dominican and Nicaraguan filler and differ in wrapper and binder. La Rubia has an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, and halfwheel's 2016 review noted creamy peanuts, hay, coffee bean and vanilla sweetness. The Habano has an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Cameroon binder, and the brand describes sweet cedar, black pepper and coffee bean notes. The Corojo has an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper and a Dominican binder, with a touch of Dominican ligero in the filler. halfwheel's 2014 review of the original Corojo Reserva, whose filler it listed as all Dominican, noted oak, leather, espresso, cocoa and maple-honey sweetness. The Maduro uses a dark Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper over a Cameroon binder. The Maduro Fuerte uses the same wrapper and binder; halfwheel described it in 2016 as a limited production, stronger version of the Maduro Reserva, and the brand calls it a sweet maduro with an Epic kick. Other blends include Project E, with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper and an Indonesian Sumatra binder.
Where can I buy Epic Cigars?
Oxford Cigar Company lists Epic Cigars on its category page when in stock: https://oxfordcigarcompany.com/epic-cigars/. Free US shipping on orders $50+.