Altadis U.S.A.
Altadis U.S.A. is a Fort Lauderdale-based premium cigar manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1918, that produces and sells a portfolio of 16+ iconic brands (Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, Trinidad, VegaFina) through 500+ U.S. tobacconists and global production facilities in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1918
- HeadquartersFort Lauderdale, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Altadis U.S.A. does
Altadis U.S.A. is a U.S.-domiciled premium cigar manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operating as Altadis U.S.A. LLC (with its website identifying the operating entity as Tabacalera USA Inc.). Founded in 1918, the company manages a portfolio of more than 16 major cigar brands, including globally recognized marques such as Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, Trinidad, and VegaFina, alongside heritage labels like Saint Luis Rey, Te-Amo, Aging Room, Casa de Garcia, and Onyx. Production is anchored at owned manufacturing facilities — most notably the Tabacalera de Garcia factory in the Dominican Republic — and a Honduran operation, with additional partner factories in Mexico (Turrent) and Nicaragua (AJ Fernandez's Estelí facility). The company is described as one of the largest cigar companies in the world and reports that Altadis and its affiliates employ more than 5,000 people worldwide.
Altadis U.S.A. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Altadis U.S.A.
- Legal name
- Altadis U.S.A. LLC
- Website
- https://altadisusa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1918
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Altadis U.S.A. is a Fort Lauderdale-based premium cigar manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1918, that produces and sells a portfolio of 16+ iconic brands (Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, Trinidad, VegaFina) through 500+ U.S. tobacconists and global production facilities in the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Altadis U.S.A. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Premium Cigars
- NAICS
- Tobacco Manufacturing (312230)
- SIC
- Tobacco Products (2100)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cigars & Cigarillos Manufacturing & Brands (CRADAJAB)
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Where Altadis U.S.A. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fort Lauderdale
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Altadis U.S.A. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Premium Cigar Sales: Altadis U.S.A. generates revenue through manufacturing and distributing premium cigars under iconic brands including Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, Trinidad, VegaFina, and others. Products are sold through a nationwide network of tobacconists and retailers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo - MSRP $11.90 per cigar |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Altadis U.S.A. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Altadis U.S.A. manufactures and distributes premium handmade cigars under more than 16 iconic brands, including Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, Trinidad, and VegaFina. Production occurs at the owned Tabacalera de Garcia factory in the Dominican Republic and partner factories in Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua, using carefully selected and aged tobacco leaves. The finished cigars are sold wholesale through a nationwide network of over 500 tobacconists and specialty retailers.
Product overview
Altadis U.S.A. is a premium cigar company operating since 1918, offering a diverse portfolio of over 16 major cigar brands. The company operates production facilities in the Dominican Republic and Honduras and partners with factories in Mexico and Nicaragua. The core product lineup includes iconic global brands like Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, Trinidad, VegaFina, Saint Luis Rey, Te-Amo, Aging Room, Casa de Garcia, and others. Sub-brands and specific product lines include VegaFina Original and VegaFina 1998 under VegaFina; Trinidad Santiago, Trinidad Espiritu (with No. 2 and No. 3 variants), and Trinidad x Tommy Bahama Island Collection under Trinidad; and Saint Luis Rey Tabacales, Carenas, Carenas Ultramar, Original, Maduro, and Serie G Maduro under Saint Luis Rey. The company also recently launched Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo, an all-Nicaraguan blend made by AJ Fernandez.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Montecristo: Premium cigar brand
- Romeo y Julieta
- H. Upmann
- Trinidad
- VegaFina
- Aging Room
- Casa de Garcia
- Don Diego
- Gispert
- Henry Clay
- Las Cabrillas
- Omar Ortez
- Onyx
- Primo del rey
- Saint Luis Rey
- Te Amo
- Tabacalera de Garcia
- Casa de Montecristo
Products and services
- Montecristo Cigars Montecristo is one of the world's most iconic premium cigar brands, handcrafted for adult cigar smokers who value consistent, well-made construction and refined flavor. Sold through nationwide tobacconists and cigar lounges.
- Romeo y Julieta Cigars Romeo y Julieta is a historic premium cigar brand offering a range of blended cigars (Dominican, Nicaraguan blends) for adult cigar smokers seeking medium-to-full-bodied profiles.
- H. Upmann Cigars H. Upmann is a prestigious premium cigar brand offering elegantly refined handmade cigars for adult connoisseurs.
- Trinidad Cigars Trinidad is an iconic premium cigar brand recognized for full-bodied square-pressed smokes, including the Santiago, Espiritu (No. 2, No. 3), and Tommy Bahama Island Collection lines for adult cigar smokers.
- VegaFina Cigars VegaFina offers mellow-to-medium-bodied handmade Dominican cigars from the Tabacalera de Garcia factory, including the VegaFina Original (Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper) and VegaFina 1998 (commemorative blend with tobaccos aged 3+ years) for adult cigar smokers.
- Aging Room Cigars Aging Room is a premium cigar brand offering aged, high-quality handmade cigars targeted at connoisseurs.
- Saint Luis Rey Cigars Saint Luis Rey is a historic Honduras-originating premium cigar brand offering full-bodied cigars (Original, Maduro, Serie G Maduro) and specialty lines (Tabacales, Carenas, Carenas Ultramar) for adult cigar smokers.
- Te-Amo Cigars Te-Amo cigars are crafted from 100% Mexican tobaccos grown in the San Andres Valley, offering heritage/regional flavor profiles for adult cigar smokers.
- Trinidad Santiago Trinidad Santiago is a medium-to-full-bodied Dominican puro with notes of cocoa, leather, toasted almonds, and vibrant peppery finish, made in collaboration between master blenders for adult cigar connoisseurs.
- Trinidad Espiritu Trinidad Espiritu is a tribute blend made in collaboration with AJ Fernandez in Nicaragua, featuring vintage Caribbean culture presentation for adult cigar smokers.
- Trinidad x Tommy Bahama Island Collection Trinidad x Tommy Bahama Island Collection is a lifestyle-themed premium cigar line featuring exclusive Nicaraguan tobaccos crafted by AJ Fernandez and Rafael Nodal.
- Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo is an all-Nicaraguan blended premium cigar manufactured by AJ Fernandez at his Estelí factory, targeted at adult premium cigar smokers with MSRP $11.90 per cigar (Toro).
Companies that use Altadis U.S.A.
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Altadis U.S.A. technology and API
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- No
- API docs
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Feature2 records
Altadis U.S.A. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and strategic.
- AJ Fernandez (Estelí Factory)coreAJ Fernandez manufactures Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo at his Estelí factory in Nicaragua. This is a co-development partnership where AJ Fernandez creates blends for Altadis U.S.A. brands, also producing Trinidad Espiritu series and Trinidad x Tommy Bahama Island Collection.
- Casa de MontecristoflagshipCasa de Montecristo serves as the exclusive launch partner for the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo cigar line, with retail debut in mid-February 2026 before wider distribution through the Altadis retailer network.
- Rafael NodalcoreRafael Nodal is a boutique cigar crafter who collaborates with Altadis U.S.A. on premium blends including Trinidad Santiago (with José 'Jochy' Blanco) and Trinidad Espiritu series. He reimagines Cuban heritage brands with complex flavor profiles.
- José 'Jochy' BlancocoreLegendary master blender José 'Jochy' Blanco grows tobacco in the fertile Cibao Valley in the Dominican Republic and collaborates with Rafael Nodal on Trinidad Santiago Dominican puro for Altadis U.S.A.
- Tommy BahamastrategicTrinidad x Tommy Bahama Island Collection is a collaboration between two iconic brands, celebrating the art of relaxation and tropical escape lifestyle. Crafted by AJ Fernandez and Rafael Nodal with exclusive Nicaraguan tobaccos.
- Tabacalera de GarciacoreTabacalera de Garcia is the famous factory in the Dominican Republic where VegaFina and other Altadis premium cigars are handmade. This is Altadis U.S.A.'s owned production facility providing manufacturing capabilities.
- Turrent Factory (Mexico)coreTurrent factory in Mexico produces Te-Amo cigars, a heritage brand reimagined with modernized look and boutique blends from 100% Mexican San Andres Valley tobaccos.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Altadis U.S.A. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- General Cigar Co. General Cigar Co. is one of the largest premium handmade cigar manufacturers in the U.S., maker of brands like Macanudo, CAO, and Cohiba, with overlapping distribution through tobacconists and direct retailer sales — directly comparable to Altadis U.S.A.'s model.
- Oettinger Davidoff: Swiss-based premium cigar manufacturer and global distributor of Davidoff cigars; competes head-to-head with Altadis's Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta at the high end of the handmade cigar category through tobacconist and lounge channels.
- J.C. Newman Cigar Co. America's oldest premium cigar maker, producing Brick House, Perla del Mar, and other heritage brands, with owned factories in the U.S. and Nicaragua — a direct competitor in handmade premium cigars sold through tobacconists.
- Arturo Fuente: Family-owned premium cigar manufacturer with flagship Arturo Fuente OpusX and Fuente Fuente series; produces at owned Dominican Republic factories and competes in the same ultra-premium and premium handmade cigar segments.
- Tabacalera AJ Fernandez: Nicaraguan-based premium cigar manufacturer producing its own AJ Fernandez-branded cigars as well as co-manufacturing for multiple U.S. brands — overlaps with Altadis as both a competitor and a key production partner (e.g., Estelí factory).
- Perdomo Cigars: Nicaraguan premium cigar producer with a vertically integrated factory in Estelí, distributing through U.S. tobacconists; competes in the value-premium and mid-premium handmade cigar tiers where Altadis brands like VegaFina also participate.
- Rocky Patel Premium Cigars: U.S.-based premium handmade cigar manufacturer producing Rocky Patel, TAA, and other boutique lines, with production split between Honduras and Nicaragua — directly overlapping Altadis on price tier, distribution channels, and cigar lounges.
- Gurkha Cigars: Premium ultra-luxury cigar brand with manufacturing partnerships in the Dominican Republic and Honduras, selling through high-end tobacconists — competing in the same aspirational gift-and-occasion price band as Altadis's flagship brands.
Broad incumbents
- Scandinavian Tobacco Group: Large international tobacco group with a portfolio spanning machine-made cigars, pipe tobacco, and premium handmade cigars (e.g., La Flor de Cano, Café Crème); competes with Altadis in the broader premium cigar and cigarillo space across multiple geographies.
Regional players
- Habanos S.A. Cuban state monopoly that produces Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta (Cuban), Montecristo (Cuban), and H. Upmann (Cuban) — the very brands Altadis holds Cuban-heritage rights for outside the U.S.; mirrors Altadis's portfolio depth but is restricted from the U.S. market due to embargo.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Altadis U.S.A. funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Altadis U.S.A.
What does Altadis U.S.A. do?
Altadis U.S.A. manufactures and distributes premium handmade cigars under more than 16 iconic brands, including Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann, Trinidad, and VegaFina. Production occurs at the owned Tabacalera de Garcia factory in the Dominican Republic and partner factories in Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua, using carefully selected and aged tobacco leaves. The finished cigars are sold wholesale through a nationwide network of over 500 tobacconists and specialty retailers.
Is Altadis U.S.A. a public or private company?
Altadis U.S.A. is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Altadis U.S.A. founded?
Altadis U.S.A. was founded in 1918. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Altadis U.S.A. based?
Altadis U.S.A. is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, United States, in the North America region.
How does Altadis U.S.A. make money?
One revenue line is on record: premium Cigar Sales.
Who are Altadis U.S.A.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are General Cigar Co., Oettinger Davidoff, J.C. Newman Cigar Co., Arturo Fuente, Tabacalera AJ Fernandez, Perdomo Cigars, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars and Gurkha Cigars. Scandinavian Tobacco Group is listed as a broad incumbent. Habanos S.A. is listed as a regional player.
Does Altadis U.S.A. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Altadis U.S.A..
What industry is Altadis U.S.A. in?
Altadis U.S.A.'s product category is Premium Cigars. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAJAB, Cigars & Cigarillos Manufacturing & Brands. Its NAICS code is 312230 and its SIC code is 2100.