Domain Cigars Announced With Esteban Disla at the Helm

Esteban Disla’s journey in tobacco began at the age of 11 in his native Dominican Republic. His mother, Aurora, became renowned for cultivating exceptional quality tobacco with the assistance of her two sons, Esteban and Raul. Esteban apprenticed under Sergio Cuevas and played a pivotal role in the success of Latin American Cigars, now known as STG. Widely recognized as a master blender, he has crafted some of the world’s most successful brands, including CAO, Torano, Alec Bradley and 30 other companies. His recent endeavors include a 10+ year residency at Nica Sueño as Co-founder.

Daniel Lance’s passion for cigars began 17 years ago when he worked for Outlaw Cigar Company and later Fidel’s Cigar Shop. He provided advisory services to cigar shops nationwide, assisting them in navigating challenging markets and facilitating mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, he co-founded Lujo Concepts, a luxury cigar accessories brand now in its ninth year. In his technical career, Daniel has advised government agencies and played a role in modernizing critical infrastructure, as well as contributing to the profitability of startups, including two unicorn startups in industrial cybersecurity.

The scope of this venture is truly remarkable. Esteban initiated this journey decades ago, and in just the past five years, we’ve gone from holding no tobacco to producing 300,000 pounds annually. Esteban’s vision to cultivate, ferment, blend, manufacture, and market his own brand has become a reality, with Daniel adding the valuable perspective of the retailer. We believe that a vertically integrated cigar company of this scale as a startup hasn’t been seen since the Cuban Exodus. It’s a testament to the dedication of Esteban, who started as a humble cigar roller and has now established a dynasty for the Disla family in Nicaragua.Domain Cigars