The Capello Collection
Each Capello Cigar demonstrates our mastery of the craft with its own, authentic approach.
Exquisite Taste - Master Flavor
Our Capello Collection
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Haiti has a long but often overlooked history in tobacco cultivation, tracing back to indigenous Taino traditions and later enriched by French colonial influence. The country’s fertile volcanic soil and humid Caribbean climate create a distinct terroir that imparts natural sweetness and an earthy backbone to the leaf.
A filler made from the finest Haitian tobacco offers:
Flavor profile: Medium-to-full body with notes of cocoa, roasted nuts, dried fruit, and a hint of mineral-rich spice unique to the region.
Texture: Smooth yet robust, delivering a well-rounded smoke that evolves gradually.
Rarity factor: Haitian tobacco is not widely produced on an industrial scale, making it a unique and artisanal choice for a filler, highlighting craftsmanship and heritage.
This filler blend combines different primings for complexity—lighter leaves for aroma, mid-primings for sweetness, and higher primings for strength—resulting in a harmonious, slow-burning core.
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The binder is the unsung hero of a cigar, responsible for holding the filler together while contributing subtle but essential flavor and combustion qualities. Using a Haitian-grown binder emphasizes authenticity and continuity of terroir—keeping the entire body of the cigar rooted in the same region.
Why Haitian binder?
Haitian binder leaves are silky, pliable, and burn evenly, ensuring a smooth draw and consistent ash.Flavor impact:
While the binder is milder than the filler, it still imparts earthy undertones with hints of cedar and a delicate sweetness, reinforcing the filler’s profile without overpowering it.Cultural connection:
It ties the cigar directly to Haiti’s agricultural heritage, emphasizing a true “single-origin” character.
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The wrapper is the first impression—visually striking and the most flavorful component due to its direct contact with the smoker’s palate.
Sun Grown cultivation:
Unlike shade-grown wrappers, Sun Grown Habano leaves are exposed to direct Caribbean sunlight, resulting in a thicker, oilier, more flavorful leaf. The natural UV exposure intensifies the plant’s essential oils, creating a bolder, spicier profile with hints of pepper and espresso.Habano seed heritage:
Originating from Cuban Habano seeds, this wrapper maintains classic Cuban-esque characteristics—rich, spicy, with a smooth yet lively finish.Appearance:
A deep, reddish-brown hue with an attractive sheen, fine veins, and a slightly rugged yet elegant texture that signals strength and authenticity.Flavor contribution:
Expect notes of dark chocolate, black pepper, toasted oak, and subtle floral undertones. The Habano wrapper rounds out the Haitian filler and binder with a sophisticated spice kick.