Founded by a Cigar Journal Judge
Behind every Crescendo Paraiso cigar stands a lifelong passion, decades of experience, and the trained palate of an international cigar judge.
Having been a cigar smoker for over two decades, my journey gradually evolved from enthusiast to recognized cigar expert and judge for Cigar Journal's international competitions, where I have the privilege of evaluating some of the world's finest cigars competing for annual awards and rankings.
The idea of creating my own cigar brand had been growing within me for many years. My journey began in the Dominican Republic, where I lived in 2014 and embraced the Caribbean lifestyle as a passionate kitesurfer and surfer.
After years of experience, tasting, judging, and understanding the craftsmanship behind great cigars, I decided to create my own brand — Crescendo Paraiso. During the COVID period, I transformed this long-held dream into reality and created my first cigar blend.
The very first cigar achieved remarkable success, which motivated me to expand the portfolio with several additional blends, each reflecting the same commitment to excellence.
After more than 15 years working in top management, I chose to follow my lifelong passion and devote myself entirely to the world of premium cigars.
"My journey as a cigar judge has taught me to recognize excellence, but my true inspiration comes from the timeless art of traditional handmade cigar making."
Craftsmanship Without Compromise
Quality, precision, and uncompromising craftsmanship are the foundation of our brand — inspired by the timeless art of traditional handmade cigar making and the craftsmen who dedicate their lives to it.
In the Dominican Republic, I began working closely with my master roller, who spent more than a decade perfecting his craft at the Cohiba factory in Cuba. Together, we brought this invaluable knowledge and expertise into our own production. It took more than nine months to train our rollers to produce cigars according to our exact standards, with extraordinary attention to detail and consistency.
Our philosophy is simple: to create cigars capable of standing alongside the world's most prestigious premium brands in terms of quality, flavour, construction, and overall experience — while maintaining a more accessible and reasonable price point.
Alongside our own collections, we also specialize in highly customized private label cigars, precisely crafted according to each client's individual preferences, vision, and taste, guided by our extensive knowledge of premium cigar craftsmanship.
The Art of Blending
While others may approach this process casually, we treat it as an art form. I discovered a knack for recognizing tobacco's quality and potential. While Cuban tobacco holds a certain mystique, exceptional leaves are cultivated worldwide — Dominican, Nicaraguan, Mexican, Ecuadorian, Pennsylvanian, Indonesian — the possibilities are endless, some even surpassing Cuban heritage.
Mixing tobaccos from diverse origins has always captivated me. Unlike most companies that rely on single-origin leaves, we incorporate two, three, or even more varieties in our cigars. It's a constant dance of experimentation, tasting, and refining the flavors. We seek to balance each and every cigar from filler to binder to wrapper; therefore three years of dedication went into perfecting these extraordinary combinations.
Our maestro blender possesses the skills of a culinary artist, combining tobaccos with an uncanny ability to create harmonious and unforgettable flavor profiles. Our spectrum ranges from mild to full-bodied, encompassing sweet, nutty, spicy, and earthy notes. We even offer fermented options — a true journey for every palate.
"The tobacco blend is a cigar's heart and soul. It forms the foundation, regardless of the aficionado's knowledge of individual tobacco characteristics."
