We had the good fortune of connecting with Thad Dean and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Thad, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
Thaddeus Thomas Dean Jr. created Cubano Cigars as a legacy tribute to his Cuban Cigar Heritage for generations to come. Thaddeus’ main focus is to deliver an exceptional selection of vintage Cuban and New World cigars. Each Cubano Cigar has its own unique blend aroma that will carry you subliminally back into Cuban Cigar history on the island of Key West.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Cubano Cigars comes from a rich cigar heritage from Cuba. Thaddeus T,. Dean , Jr. (Cubano Cigars Founder) Great, Great, Great, Grandfather Geronimo Falco was a skilled torcedor cigar roller in Cuba. He taught his four sons the cigar rolling technique. Thaddeus T. Dean, Sr. (Thad’s father) loved a great cigar and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Thaddeus T. Dean, Jr. also enjoyed this passion of smoking a premium cigar; however, we did not know the passion of premium cigars was in our blood line. When Thaddeus T. Dean, Sr. passed in 2019, Thaddeus T. Dean, Jr. decided to start the Cubano Cigars brand and it has been a huge success story. There were many challenges entering the cigar industry as a minority company with large cigar manufactures, but through prayer and perseverance we continue to succeed in the cigar industry.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If our best friend was visiting we would take them to The Oceanaire Seafood Room for some fine seafood. Then we would visit The New Black Wallstreet to preview their fine art exhibit and smooth Jazz at The Pink Lion. We would end the evening at The Cigar Bank (McDonough, GA) for the perfect Cubano Cigar.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Cubano Cigars is dedicated to our rich family heritage (since the 1900’s) of cigar rollers. We appreciate the authentic craftmanship of premium hand rolled cigars. Cubano Cigars embraces the rich heritage of the cigar rollers that supply the best cigars across the world!

We appreciate the support and efforts of Kai Dean (Co-owner) of Cubano Cigars for her exceptional research and development of the Cubano Cigars history, This history is the foundation of our business and will be featured for many years to come. Thank you Kai for your love, support and dedication to Cubano Cigars!

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Tamera Morgan Fillmore

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