# Cigar World Feature: Procigar Festival 2025 through the Eyes of Cigar Coop

Join Cigar World as we cover the prestigious Procigar Festival in the Dominican Republic through the lens of Cigar Coop (William Cooper). From factory tours to white parties and closing ceremonies, experience the ultimate cigar industry event firsthand.

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# Cigar World Feature: Procigar Festival 2025 through the Eyes of Cigar Coop

Tagged [Cigar Coop](/blend/tag/cigar-coop/ "Cigar Coop")
Posted [20 months ago](/blend/archive/2025/2/27/)   \|   3 Minute(s) to read
By: Photos and coverage courtesy of William Cooper of Cigar Coop

Cigar World was given the privilege to share and cover the Procigar Festival in the Dominican Republic through the eyes and experience of Cigar Coop (William Cooper). From opening night, various factories and fields, white parties, and closer ceremonies. Join us in experiencing an unforgettable experience in the cigar industry through the eyes of Cigar Coop.

To begin with, for those who are unfamiliar with Cigar Coop ([**cigar-coop.com**](https://cigar-coop.com/)), it is a well-known website founded by William Cooper that provides cigar news and reviews.

Founded in 2010 by Will Cooper, Cigar Coop is a dedicated 365-day-a-year media outlet offering cigar enthusiasts original news, in-depth reviews, and industry-focused podcasts. Emphasizing a journalistic approach, the platform maintains a #rumorfree #teaserfree philosophy, ensuring timely and accurate content. They cover many of the industry events, such as PCA and the most recent festival, Procigar 2025.

Cigar Coop was gracious enough to take us along on his journey through **[Procigar Festival 2025](https://procigar.org/procigar-festival/)**, a distinguished event celebrating the Dominican Republic's premium cigar industry, held from February 16 to 21, 2025. If you're looking for full coverage of the event, you can also head over to the [**Cigar Coop Procigar Hub** ](https://cigar-coop.com/2025/02/procigar-festival-2025-coverage-hub.html) to get the most detailed coverage on all things Procigar 2025.

Now sit back, relax, and take the journey with Cigar World on the [**Procigar Festival**](https://procigar.org/procigar-festival/) through the eyes of Cigar Coop.

## Davidoff Factory Extension Tour

Cigar Coop kicked off his Procigar Festival with the exclusive opportunity to tour Davidoff's expanded Tabadom production facilities in Villa González, Dominican Republic. This expansion, inaugurated on February 19, 2025 and is designed to expand Davidoff's annual production.

## Davidoff Factory Extension Tour through the eyes of Cigar Coop

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## Opening Reception

Cigar Coop then took us along to the Procigar Opening Reception to enjoy an exclusive welcome hosted by Procigar Members and their staff.

## Opening Reception through the eyes of Cigar Coop

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##  De Los Reyes Farm and Factory

Cigar Coop then visited us to De Los Reyes Farm and Factory for his next tour. De Los Reyes Cigars, a family-owned manufacturer in Santiago, Dominican Republic, boasts over 160 years of expertise in tobacco cultivation and cigar production.

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## Procigar Festival 2025 Welcome Party

The Procigar Festival 2025 commenced with a vibrant welcome party on the evening of February 19, 2025, at Parque Central de Santiago in Santiago de los Caballeros. This event marked the official start of the festival's Santiago segment.

The night was filled with entertainment, event-specific cigar gift boxes, and commencement speeches to kick off the Santiago portion of the weekend.

## Procigar Festival 2025 Welcome Party through the eyes of Cigar Coop

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## Casa Carrillo

Cigar Coop then took us to Casa Carrillo, previously known as Tabacalera La Alianza, which is a prestigious cigar factory based in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Founded in 2009 by the legendary cigar maker Ernesto Pérez-Carrillo.

## Casa Carrillo through the eyes of Cigar Coop

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## Arnold Andre Factory Tour

Cigar Coop then took us with him to the Arnold Andre Factory Tour home to Germany's largest cigar manufacturer.

## Arnold Andre Factory through the eyes of Cigar Coop

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## Auction-Gala Dinner Party at Centro Español

Cigar Coop ended off Procigar 2025 at the Auction-Gala Dinner Party at Centro Español, a private club founded in 1965. This night included a spectacular show, dinner, and an auction of Collectible items filled with either special, rare of Limited-Edition cigars, kindly donated by Procigar Members and other associates, to benefit low-income families with children and elders of the Dominican Republic.

## Auction-Gala Dinner Party at Centro Español through the eyes of Cigar Coop

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## Procigar Auction Items

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Thanks again to Cigar Coop for taking Cigar World with him during Procigar Festival 2025.

If you're looking for full coverage of Procigar Festival 2025, head over to the  **[Cigar Coop](https://cigar-coop.com/2025/02/procigar-festival-2025-coverage-hub.html)[ Pro Cigar Hub](https://cigar-coop.com/2025/02/procigar-festival-2025-coverage-hub.html)** for the full breakdown of all the events and daily activities at Procigar. To stay up to date on all things Cigar Coop, make sure to follow them on socials at **[@cigar\_coop](https://www.instagram.com/cigar_coop/)**.

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