Onyx Reserve is a premium cigar line produced by Altadis U.S.A. at the Tabacalera de García factory in the Dominican Republic. Launched in 2000, the brand is known for its dark, near-black Maduro wrappers, which give the cigars their distinctive appearance and name .
The cigars are handmade by Grupo de Maestros, the same blenders behind brands like Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta. They use a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, creating a medium to full-bodied smoking experience .
Key product details:
- Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro (dark, near-black) .
- Binder: Nicaraguan .
- Filler: Blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos .
- Strength: Medium to full-bodied .
- Sizes: Includes Robusto (5"x50), Toro (6"x54), and Churchill (7"x50) .
- Packaging: Typically sold in 20-count boxes .
Onyx Reserve cigars have been noted for their consistent burn and complex flavor profile, which includes notes of spice, cocoa, coffee, and leather . The brand is part of Altadis U.S.A.'s portfolio, which also includes non-Cuban versions of Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, and H. Upmann .
