This was on the front of my box, along with on a small sheet of paper inside: Enrique Salazar fled with his family from his homeland of Matanzas, Cuba to the Dominican Republic in the early 1940's when he was only nineteen years old. In their arms, they courageously carried three burlap sacks containing the cuban seeds of Enrique's history and future. Enrique found work at a small vega near the Cibao River Valley and worked tirelessly to hone his craft, first learning the growing process and then perfecting the art of rolling the tobacco properly. Enrique Salazar's cigars reflect the devotion of the island's people to creat fine cigars anywhere, and they possess the quality to stand on their own no matter where they are from. (On Box): Salazar Cigars are made from 100% Cuban Seed tobacco, properly fermented and rolled in the Cuban tradition with Cuban hands. Made in the Dominican Republic