They formed the company in the Ybor City district of Tampa, Florida to make 'clear Havana' cigars (cigars made in the United States using imported Cuban tobacco). As well as making their own brands they made cigars for other companies such as Nat Sherman.
They established the company in the Ybor City district of Tampa, Florida to manufacture 'clear Havana' cigars (cigars produced in the United States using imported Cuban tobacco). In addition to creating their own brands, they also manufactured cigars for other companies such as Nat Sherman.