{"id":4069,"date":"2026-02-24T10:32:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/blog\/?p=4069"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:32:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T18:32:53","slug":"top-5-nicaraguan-vs-dominican-cigars-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/blog\/top-5-nicaraguan-vs-dominican-cigars-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Nicaraguan vs. Dominican Cigars \u2013 What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4069\" class=\"elementor elementor-4069\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7408323 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7408323\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d236508\" data-id=\"6d236508\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c89435b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c89435b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"225\">If you\u2019ve been in the premium cigar world for any amount of time\u2014especially running a shop like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"181\">The Cigar Store<\/strong><\/a>\u2014you know this question comes up constantly:<\/p><p data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"295\"><strong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"295\">\u201cWhat\u2019s the difference between Nicaraguan and Dominican cigars?\u201d<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"555\">Both countries produce world-class premium cigars. Both have legendary factories. And both deliver distinct flavor experiences. But the soil, climate, and tobacco traditions create noticeable differences in strength, spice, complexity, and overall character.<\/p><p data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"676\">Let\u2019s break it down clearly\u2014and compare the <strong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"642\">top 5 Nicaraguan and Dominican cigars<\/strong> every serious smoker should know.<\/p><hr data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"681\" \/><h2 data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"723\">\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddee Major Cigar Regions in Nicaragua<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"738\">1. Estel\u00ed<\/h3><div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\"><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-3\/1OKTIWlRddfGMNdHbUHlOIk4QfMXXqNbYC8osCwAoIM7q9tGWDvef2h2rw3zsA_U2Um_iZauya605L5FzkeVXteZPNYYv0iO5QjVS97xk7Q?purpose=fullsize&amp;v=1\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-3\/1OKTIWlRddfGMNdHbUHlOIk4QfMXXqNbYC8osCwAoIM7q9tGWDvef2h2rw3zsA_U2Um_iZauya605L5FzkeVXteZPNYYv0iO5QjVS97xk7Q?purpose=fullsize&amp;v=1\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\"><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><ul data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"879\"><li data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"814\"><p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"814\">Full-bodied powerhouse region<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"848\"><p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"848\">Volcanic soil = bold strength<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"879\"><p data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"879\">Heavy spice, pepper, earth<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"985\">Estel\u00ed is the heart of strong Nicaraguan cigars. Expect black pepper, espresso, leather, and rich earth.<\/p><hr data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"990\" \/><h3 data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1005\">2. Jalapa<\/h3><div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\"><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit%3Dscale-down%2Cformat%3Dauto%2Conerror%3Dredirect%2Cquality%3D80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/acd301b5-e296-45d1-8e32-d702eeae6249\/6.jpg?t=1722784108\" alt=\"https:\/\/media.beehiiv.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit%3Dscale-down%2Cformat%3Dauto%2Conerror%3Dredirect%2Cquality%3D80\/uploads\/asset\/file\/acd301b5-e296-45d1-8e32-d702eeae6249\/6.jpg?t=1722784108\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\"><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><ul data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1133\"><li data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1074\"><p data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1074\">Sweeter, more aromatic<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1113\"><p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1113\">Known for beautiful wrapper leaves<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1133\"><p data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1133\">Medium strength<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1217\">Jalapa tobacco adds sweetness, cream, and balance\u2014often used for premium wrappers.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1238\">3. Condega<\/h3><div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\"><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-3\/8DwgQ6yt0Gq21AowERADDxF008Y7QzIAY0j883lUl49gzRfMho7i-KEIkr_yYx_Qy624uScmL5YWdJZ8jl-Jx0JbUJofK_ppAC8FyOF-5fM?purpose=fullsize&amp;v=1\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-3\/8DwgQ6yt0Gq21AowERADDxF008Y7QzIAY0j883lUl49gzRfMho7i-KEIkr_yYx_Qy624uScmL5YWdJZ8jl-Jx0JbUJofK_ppAC8FyOF-5fM?purpose=fullsize&amp;v=1\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\"><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><ul data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1347\"><li data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1302\"><p data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1302\">Earthy and herbal<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1320\"><p data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1320\">Medium-bodied<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1347\"><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1347\">Adds balance to blends<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1399\">Often used as supporting filler to add complexity.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1404\" \/><h2 data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1459\">\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddf4 Major Cigar Regions in the Dominican Republic<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1480\">1. Cibao Valley<\/h3><div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\"><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\"><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/mshanken.imgix.net\/cao\/bolt\/2023-02\/laflor1.png?q=72&amp;w=900\" alt=\"https:\/\/mshanken.imgix.net\/cao\/bolt\/2023-02\/laflor1.png?q=72&amp;w=900\" \/><\/div><div class=\"pointer-events-none absolute end-2 bottom-2\"><div class=\"flex items-center gap-1 rounded-full px-2 py-1.5 text-white backdrop-blur-md backdrop-brightness-75\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1605\"><li data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1548\"><p data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1548\">Mild to medium-bodied<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1575\"><p data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1575\">Creamy, smooth profile<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1605\"><p data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1605\">Cedar, nuts, subtle spice<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1708\">The Cibao Valley produces the majority of Dominican tobacco and is known for smoothness and elegance.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\" \/><h3 data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1730\">2. Santiago<\/h3><div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\"><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/mshanken.imgix.net\/cao\/16_9\/Maruschka_field-800.jpg?q=72&amp;w=900\" alt=\"https:\/\/mshanken.imgix.net\/cao\/16_9\/Maruschka_field-800.jpg?q=72&amp;w=900\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)]\"><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><ul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1835\"><li data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1797\"><p data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1797\">Balanced and refined<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1810\"><p data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1810\">Aromatic<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1835\"><p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1835\">Excellent combustion<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1896\">Many legendary Dominican factories are located in Santiago.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1901\" \/><h1 data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1928\">Top 5 Nicaraguan Cigars<\/h1><h2 data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1973\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/search?query=Padron+1964+Anniversary+Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Padron 1964 Anniversary Series<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2058\"><li data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2005\"><p data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2005\">Rich cocoa, espresso, earth<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2031\"><p data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2031\">Medium to full-bodied<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2058\"><p data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2058\">Exceptionally balanced<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2103\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/search?query=Oliva+Serie+V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Oliva Serie V<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2154\"><li data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2138\"><p data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2138\">Dark chocolate, spice, leather<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2154\"><p data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2154\">Full-bodied<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2199\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/search?query=My+Father+Le+Bijou+1922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">My Father Le Bijou 1922<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2258\"><li data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2233\"><p data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2233\">Pepper, cocoa, deep sweetness<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2258\"><p data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2258\">Full-bodied and bold<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2303\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/search?query=Drew+Estate+Liga+Privada+No.+9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2348\"><li data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2348\"><p data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2348\">Espresso, dark fruit, heavy smoke output<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2393\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/search?query=New%20World\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">AJ Fernandez New World<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2420\"><li data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2420\"><p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2420\">Earth, pepper, caramel<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2453\">Nicaraguan Profile Summary:<\/h3><ul data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2575\"><li data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2487\"><p data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2487\">\ud83d\udd25 Stronger nicotine presence<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2518\"><p data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2518\">\ud83c\udf0b Volcanic soil influence<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2547\"><p data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2547\">\ud83c\udf36 More pepper and spice<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2575\"><p data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2575\">\ud83d\udca8 Thicker smoke output<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2580\" \/><h1 data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2606\">Top 5 Dominican Cigars<\/h1><h2 data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2653\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/search?query=Davidoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Davidoff Signature Series<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2710\"><li data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2684\"><p data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2684\">Cream, cedar, floral notes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2710\"><p data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2710\">Mild to medium-bodied<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2757\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/search?query=Arturo+Fuente+Don+Carlos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Arturo Fuente Don Carlos<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2799\"><li data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2799\"><p data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2799\">Toasted nuts, baking spice, sweetness<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2846\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/search?query=La+Flor+Dominicana+Double+Ligero\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2899\"><li data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2873\"><p data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2873\">Strong for a Dominican<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2899\"><p data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2899\">Pepper and dark earth<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2946\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/search?query=Romeo+y+Julieta+1875\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Romeo y Julieta 1875<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2977\"><li data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2977\"><p data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2977\">Smooth, woody, light spice<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3024\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecigarstore.com\/search?query=AVO+Classic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">AVO Classic<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/h2><ul data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3050\"><li data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3050\"><p data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3050\">Creamy, mild, elegant<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3082\">Dominican Profile Summary:<\/h3><ul data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3180\"><li data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3103\"><p data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3103\">\ud83e\udeb5 Cedar-forward<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3124\"><p data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3124\">\u2601\ufe0f Smoother draw<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3151\"><p data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3151\">\ud83e\udd5c Cream and nut notes<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3180\"><p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3180\">\ud83c\udfa9 Refined, approachable<\/p><\/li><\/ul><hr data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3185\" \/><h1 data-start=\"3187\" data-end=\"3236\">Key Differences: Nicaraguan vs Dominican Cigars<\/h1><div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"><div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"><table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3609\"><thead data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3288\"><tr data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3288\"><th class=\"\" data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3248\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Feature<\/th><th class=\"\" data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3268\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Nicaraguan Cigars<\/th><th class=\"\" data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3288\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dominican Cigars<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3609\"><tr data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3386\"><td data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3351\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Strength<\/td><td data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3368\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Medium to Full<\/td><td data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3386\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mild to Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3440\"><td data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3394\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Soil<\/td><td data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3419\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Volcanic, mineral-rich<\/td><td data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3440\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Alluvial, fertile<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3498\"><td data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3450\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Flavor<\/td><td data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3476\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Pepper, espresso, earth<\/td><td data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3498\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cream, cedar, nuts<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3552\"><td data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3514\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Smoke Output<\/td><td data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3532\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Thick and dense<\/td><td data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3552\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Smooth and silky<\/td><\/tr><tr data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3609\"><td data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3564\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Best For<\/td><td data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3586\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Experienced smokers<\/td><td data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3609\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Everyday relaxation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><hr data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3614\" \/><h1 data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3642\">Which Should You Choose?<\/h1><p data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3686\">At <strong data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3666\">The Cigar Store<\/strong>, we tell customers:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3834\"><li data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3739\"><p data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3739\">Want bold, spicy, and powerful? \ud83d\udc49 Go Nicaraguan.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3792\"><p data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3792\">Want smooth, creamy, and refined? \ud83d\udc49 Go Dominican.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3834\"><p data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3834\">Want balance? 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for any amount of time\u2014especially running a shop like The Cigar Store\u2014you know this question comes up constantly: \u201cWhat\u2019s the difference between Nicaraguan and Dominican cigars?\u201d Both countries produce world-class premium cigars. 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