The boutique Protocol cigar company was founded in 2015 by Cubariqueno LLC in partnership with Master Blender Erik Espinosa’s company along with the famous La Zona Factory in Esteli Nicaragua. Believe it or not, the two creators are New York area police officers Juan Cancel and Bill Ives! Under Erik’s watchful eye, these  well crafted cigars are powerful expressions that manage to balance strength and flavor in astonishing unison. We’re excited to have these offerings on our site.