Cigar trip to the Dominican Republic

I finally made a video of my awesome trip to the Dominican Republic, where I show the facilities we toured going from the fields, to aging tobacco, to making the cigars, bands, and boxes, etc.
Special thanks to Smoker Friendly for setting up and paying for this trip, which I won in a drawing, and Rafael Nodal for giving a great tour. Hanging out with Rafael, Jose Blanco, and Jochy Blanco was a real treat and a trip I'll never forget.

[@jbevolve2023]

I enjoyed watching...can't wait until I take a tour.

[@StogiePalace]

It was quite the experience. I was lucky as I was driven around by people who knew the area, great company with some great guys

[@pncKing]

Great video!!

[@StogiePalace]

Thanks!

[@MJ-hg1mk]

I'm doing this next winter.

[@StogiePalace]

A great time, you won't regret it

[@southshorefan6341]

Wow what a great trip- thanks for the inside look it was fantastic! It’s amazing how much goes into this business- the right climate, hard work, old machinery and a passion for what they do results in some excellent cigars!

[@kamranshaukat6024]

Thanks for a great video. I have my first trip to DR soon. Can you suggest how I could take a factory tour ?

[@StogiePalace]

That's a tough one, I only got mine through winning a trip and they handled everything. I'd ask your local cigar shop for a brands rep and start there. Where I went is a special district with armed guards, wont get past them.

[@3DOutdoors]

Some really good video, good job. Looked like fun.

[@Vidmr2407]

Wow, thanks for the great video tour!!!

[@raulrodriguez4006]

Planning on staying in puerto plata. Is there transportation to Santiago?

[@StogiePalace]

Can't say. I was driven around and mostly didn't know where we were headed, sorry.

[@hyperhapkidodarys]

2:29 so we paid a lot $ for a good cigar and this guy is stand in those leafs,
Also video from Dominican Republic with Cuban music 😅

[@Alex-ng6wx]

Great vid