Nica Libre
Nica Libre Potencia is contract-made by Oliva Cigar Co.
- Made in
- Nicaragua
- Lines here
- 2
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The story of Nica Libre
Nica Libre appears in the supplied record through its Potencia line. Oliva Cigar Co. manufactures Nica Libre Potencia under contract for internet cigar retailer Meier and Dutch.
Oliva’s tobacco history began in 1886, when Melanio Oliva started growing tobacco in Pinar del Río, Cuba. His grandson Gilberto Oliva Sr. later emigrated and resumed growing tobacco in Nicaragua in 1969.
Gilberto Oliva Sr. and his son Gilberto Jr. launched the Gilberto Oliva brand in 1995, renaming it Oliva in 1996. Oliva opened a new facility in Estelí in July 2003 and was acquired by J. Cortes Cigars in summer 2016.
Milestones
Moments that made the house
- 1886
Oliva tobacco roots
Melanio Oliva began growing tobacco in Pinar del Río, Cuba.
- 1969
Growing in Nicaragua
Gilberto Oliva Sr. began growing tobacco on his own in Nicaragua.
- 1995
Oliva brand launched
Gilberto Oliva Sr. and Gilberto Jr. launched the Gilberto Oliva brand.
- 1996
Oliva name adopted
The Gilberto Oliva brand name was shortened to Oliva.
- 2003
Estelí facility opened
Oliva opened a new facility in Estelí in July, replacing a smaller factory.
- 2016
Oliva acquired
J. Cortes Cigars acquired Oliva Cigar Family in summer 2016.
Details
Things most people don't know
- Contract production
- Oliva Cigar Co. manufactures Nica Libre Potencia for Meier and Dutch.
- Manufacturer’s roots
- The Oliva family’s tobacco history began in Pinar del Río, Cuba, in 1886.
- Nicaraguan facility
- Oliva opened a new facility in Estelí in July 2003.
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