Bribón Cigars was born in 2017 with a clear mission: to bring Colombian tobacco to its maximum splendor. Founded by Juan Camilo Rodriguez, our brand combines tradition and audacity in each cigar.
We work with experienced farmers in the fertile lands of Montes de María and Santander, where we hand-select each leaf to guarantee exceptional quality. Our cigars, handmade in Barichara, reflect the strong and sophisticated character of our land.
Mission
Bribón Cigars is to produce premium cigars handmade in Colombia, exalting the unique character of our tobacco and the artisanal mastery of our cigar rollers, with the objective of offering the world an exceptional smoking experience that proudly represents our country.
Vision
Our vision is to position Colombia as a new country of origin for premium cigars and to consolidate our position as the Colombian brand of the highest quality and international recognition.
Strategy
At Bribon Cigars SAS, we are committed to offering premium cigars of Colombian origin that meet the highest international standards of quality and consistency.
Our quality policy is based on:
Craftsmanship excellence: Each cigar is handmade by expert cigar rollers, taking care of every detail to ensure a superior experience.
Rigorous leaf selection: We use tobacco grown in fertile Colombian soils, carefully fermented and aged to achieve the desired profile.
Quality control at every stage: From harvesting to final packaging, we maintain strict controls to guarantee uniformity and traceability.
International market orientation: We adapt to the preferences of demanding smokers around the world, complying with global regulations and expectations.
Commitment to social responsibility: We foster fair relations with our growers and workers, promoting the development of the Colombian countryside.
Juan Camilo Rodriguez is a Bogota native with 18 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry, including more than a decade organizing events of international stature. In 2017, he founded Bribón Cigars with the vision of positioning Colombia on the global cigar map.
Francis Gillis dof Canadian-Filipino origin and raised in the Middle East, Francis is a global citizen with 16 years of experience in banking, mining and agriculture in Latin America. He holds a bachelor's degree in international finance and a master's degree from the London School of Economics.
Location: Barichara, Santander - a town where time stands still and tradition lives on.
Tobacco Origin: Cultivated in the Montes de María and Santander, each leaf is hand selected to guarantee quality and character.
Artisanal Process: Our master cigar rollers give life to each cigar with techniques passed down from generation to generation.
El Alma de Bribón: More than a factory, it is a sanctuary of Colombian tobacco, where each cigar tells a story of audacity and tradition.
Visit us: Live the experience of seeing, feeling and smelling the art of tobacco at its best.
