The Origin of the Name PuPla

PuPla stands for Puerto Plata – the place where it all began.

When Don Hermann and Olga founded their cigar company in 2007, they were living in Puerto Plata, in the north of the Dominican Republic.

“PU” stands for Puerto, “PLA” for Plata –
a heartfelt tribute to their first home.

Today, the manufactory is located in Yasica, a district within Puerto Plata.

The name PuPla remains a proud reminder of the roots of a unique journey shaped by passion, precision, and perfection.

Olga and Hermann – united since 2002.

A story of love, passion, and a shared dream.

The Story of PuPla Cigars –
A Journey to Perfection

It all began in 2002 when Don Hermann married his great love and moved to the Dominican Republic. Inspired by the country’s rich tobacco culture and driven by his passion for cigars, he founded PuPla Cigars in 2007 together with his wife in the green hills of Yasica.

But PuPla is more than just a cigar brand – it is the result of visionary thinking and an uncompromising pursuit of perfection. Don Hermann developed the Osele Method, a revolutionary production process that completely redefined traditional cigar making.

From the careful selection of tobaccos aged at least five years to the patented cutting of leaves into rectangular shapes – every step is designed to ensure the highest quality, precision, and consistent flavor.

The tobacco blending happens before rolling, avoiding flavor loss and unwanted aroma crossover.

After rolling, the cigars are aged in specially designed cedarwood tubes that not only protect but also refine the flavor over months of maturation. Without chemicals or freezing, PuPla guarantees an incomparable smoking experience.

With a limited annual production of only 60,000 cigars, PuPla combines exclusivity and the highest quality in every single product. Today, PuPla Cigars stands worldwide for craftsmanship, innovation, and the pursuit of the perfect smoking pleasure.