Cigar World was given the privilege to share and cover the Procigar Festival in the Dominican Republic through the eyes and experience of Cigar Coop (William Cooper). From opening night, various factories and fields, white parties, and closer ceremonies. Join us in experiencing an unforgettable experience in the cigar industry through the eyes of Cigar Coop.

To begin with, for those who are unfamiliar with Cigar Coop (cigar-coop.com), it is a well-known website founded by William Cooper that provides cigar news and reviews.

Founded in 2010 by Will Cooper, Cigar Coop is a dedicated 365-day-a-year media outlet offering cigar enthusiasts original news, in-depth reviews, and industry-focused podcasts. Emphasizing a journalistic approach, the platform maintains a #rumorfree #teaserfree philosophy, ensuring timely and accurate content. They cover many of the industry events, such as PCA and the most recent festival, Procigar 2025.

Cigar Coop was gracious enough to take us along on his journey through Procigar Festival 2025, a distinguished event celebrating the Dominican Republic's premium cigar industry, held from February 16 to 21, 2025. If you're looking for full coverage of the event, you can also head over to the Cigar Coop Procigar Hub  to get the most detailed coverage on all things Procigar 2025.

Now sit back, relax, and take the journey with Cigar World on the Procigar Festival through the eyes of Cigar Coop.

Davidoff Factory Extension Tour

Cigar Coop kicked off his Procigar Festival with the exclusive opportunity to tour Davidoff's expanded Tabadom production facilities in Villa González, Dominican Republic. This expansion, inaugurated on February 19, 2025 and is designed to expand Davidoff's annual production.

Opening Reception

Cigar Coop then took us along to the Procigar Opening Reception to enjoy an exclusive welcome hosted by Procigar Members and their staff.

De Los Reyes Farm and Factory

Cigar Coop then visited us to De Los Reyes Farm and Factory for his next tour. De Los Reyes Cigars, a family-owned manufacturer in Santiago, Dominican Republic, boasts over 160 years of expertise in tobacco cultivation and cigar production. 

Procigar Festival 2025 Welcome Party

The Procigar Festival 2025 commenced with a vibrant welcome party on the evening of February 19, 2025, at Parque Central de Santiago in Santiago de los Caballeros. This event marked the official start of the festival's Santiago segment.

The night was filled with entertainment, event-specific cigar gift boxes, and commencement speeches to kick off the Santiago portion of the weekend. 

Casa Carrillo

Cigar Coop then took us to Casa Carrillo, previously known as Tabacalera La Alianza, which is a prestigious cigar factory based in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Founded in 2009 by the legendary cigar maker Ernesto Pérez-Carrillo.

Arnold Andre Factory Tour

Cigar Coop then took us with him to the Arnold Andre Factory Tour home to Germany's largest cigar manufacturer.

Auction-Gala Dinner Party at Centro Español

Cigar Coop ended off Procigar 2025 at the Auction-Gala Dinner Party at Centro Español, a private club founded in 1965. This night included a spectacular show, dinner, and an auction of Collectible items filled with either special, rare of Limited-Edition cigars, kindly donated by Procigar Members and other associates, to benefit low-income families with children and elders of the Dominican Republic. 

Thanks again to Cigar Coop for taking Cigar World with him during Procigar Festival 2025. 

If you're looking for full coverage of Procigar Festival 2025, head over to the  Cigar Coop Pro Cigar Hub for the full breakdown of all the events and daily activities at Procigar. To stay up to date on all things Cigar Coop, make sure to follow them on socials at @cigar_coop.