Santa Damiana Cigars

Buying advice for Santa Damiana Cigars

Santa Damiana has represented Dominican craftsmanship since 1992 and is now one of the most popular brands of hand-rolled cigars in Europe. Production takes place at the world-renowned Tabacalera de Garcia factory in La Romana, where only tobaccos aged for at least two years are used—the secret to its round, mild flavor.

Santa Damiana is characterized by its harmonious, uncomplicated smoking pleasure: gentle notes of wood, nut, coffee, and chocolate meet fruity, sweet nuances and a creamy texture. The quality and flavor remain consistent from the first to the last puff. 

Our recommendations for every taste

For beginners - mild, creamy, accessible

Santa Damiana Perlas

Compact, mild, and with a smoking time of approximately 40 minutes, it's perfect for beginners. The Perlas captivates with earthy, woody, and nutty aromas, complemented by a subtle peppery note. An ideal companion for a quick treat between meals.

Santa Damiana Minutos

The smallest cigar in the range, but full of flavor: fruity and woody with a subtle spiciness that increases towards the end. The Minutos is the perfect snack between meals and is ideal as an aperitif cigar.

For advanced users - balanced, aromatic

Santa Damiana Corona

Sweet roasted notes of coffee and chocolate dominate, with the Corona becoming somewhat stronger and spicier towards the end. A balanced, long-lasting smoking experience for experienced connoisseurs.

Santa Damiana Robusto

The Robusto begins with a slightly woody aroma reminiscent of cedar. Over time, strong nutty notes develop, finally transitioning into roasted aromas such as coffee or roasted nuts. It is mild, creamy, and very flavorful – ideal for those seeking variety and a versatile smoking experience.

For aficionados - complex, long-lasting

Santa Damiana Churchill

A stately sight with a smoking time of up to 90 minutes, the Churchill impresses with notes of nutmeg, nuts, a subtle sweetness, and light roasted aromas. Towards the end, it becomes spicier and develops its true potential.

Santa Damiana Toro

At 15.2 cm long and with a 52 ring gauge, the Toro is a true highlight. It offers pleasant notes of nutmeg, nuts, and roasted coffee, along with a gentle tobacco sweetness and a hint of pepper towards the end. A complex, long-lasting smoking experience for true aficionados.

Our pairing recommendations for Santa Damiana cigars

Mild formats

Smooth cigars require delicate companions. The sweet, creamy, and nutty notes of Santa Damiana meet similar flavor profiles in drinks. A prosecco enhances the fruity nuances, a white rum the vanilla and sweet aromas, while a cappuccino underscores the creamy texture and light roasted notes. The drinks are mild enough not to overpower the delicate cigar flavors, but rather to complement them elegantly.

Medium-sized formats

Woody, spicy flavors call for drinks with more character. The medium-bodied Santa Damiana cigars benefit from drinks with vanilla, oak, and sweetness, which elevate the flavor profile to a new level.

Recommended drinks: Blended Scotch Whisky (z.B. Johnnie Walker Black Label), Mature rum (e.g. Appleton Estate 12 years), Mild red wine (e.g.Pinot Noir).

Strong, complex formats

Strong cigars require depth and complexity in the glass. The robust Santa Damiana formats demand drinks that can match their full body and intense flavors.

Recommended drinks: Amarone della Valpolicella (Zenato), Cognac XO (Hennessy XO), Tawny Port 20 Years (Graham’s)

Get to know Santa Damiana with a sampler

To mark its 30th anniversary, Santa Damiana presents a limited edition - theSanta Damiana 30th Anniversary L.E. Sampler - which combines three special vitolas. The cigars were handcrafted with tobacco leaves from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Ecuador and aged for three years. Their flavors impress with roasted aromas, fresh cedar, cocoa, ripe fruit, and a smooth molasses. A treat for true connoisseurs, it pairs perfectly with a rosé champagne (e.g., Veuve Clicquot Rosé) or a fine agricole rum (e.g., Rhum J.M. Gold).

Why order Santa Damiana cigars from the Helgoland online shop?

• Unique discounts on cigars and cigarillos
• Optimal storage in our humidor with constant humidity
• Selected selection of many Santa Damiana formats
• Free shipping from 99,99€ within Germany