ADV & McKay Cigars

Marcel Knobel, co-founder and partner of “ADV & McKay Cigars” and entrepreneur from Switzerland, has been working in the tobacco industry with passion and enthusiasm for several years. Knobel’s real inspiration is simple: the tobacco plant completely enchanted him. His new cigars reflect his credo: “Flavour First – Label Second”. In doing so, he emphasizes that for him, enjoyment is the only priority. His goal is to create complex and tasty cigars that give the Aficionado a variety of bouquets and real explosions of taste. The focus of this brand is therefore clearly on the highest quality, which is underlined with innovative and unique packaging.

Blended from the finest tobaccos from Ecuador, Nicaragua, Mexico and the Dominican Republic and manufactured to the highest quality standards, these cigars impress with a uniquely fine and balanced taste.

“The Explorer” with its Mexican wrapper carries the taste nuance of dark chocolate. The filler gives this collection a pleasant spiciness and at the same time a slight sweetness, with aromas of leather and wood. The line is suitable for connoisseurs and beginning Aficionados. The raw tobacco of these cigars matures for five to seven years and the cigars then mature for another six months.

“The Navigator” line is the most complex of all ADV mixes. Tobaccos from five different origins are blended together and offer a bouquet of mocha and roasted nuts. When all the elements combine, leathery spiciness, hints of toffee and caramel combine to linger and delight the palate. The raw tobacco matures in about five years and the cigar then matures for 5-6 months.

Strength: medium

“The Conqueror” offers a medium-strength cigar. The start comes with a bouquet of dark chocolate, nutty aromas and a slightly salty touch. This is followed by sweet aromas of caramel and cedar wood.​ The raw tobacco in these cigars is aged for 4-5 years before the cigars are aged for a further 4-5 months.

Strength: medium

For the “The Royal Returns – Queen’s Pearls & King’s Gold” line tobaccos matured for five years and the rolled cigars for four months, too.
According to ADV, the “”Queen’s Pearls”” cigar is an interpretation of a classic Connecticut that retains a light profile thanks to a special fermentation process.

Strength: mild – medium

Due to the rare quality of the tobaccos used, the “King’s Gold” is only produced as a limited small series.

Strength: medium – strong

The mild cigars have a fine aroma and are specially produced for the “Piece of Heart” project. A portion of the proceeds will provide free corrective glasses to needy children in the Caribbean.

Strength: mild – medium

The next chapter for ADVentura is a bit darker and more aggressive with the “Barbarroja’s Invasion” line. This cigar is wrapped in a dark Mexican San Andres wrapper over Dominican binders and fillers. It took two years of tweaking and experimentation to create this full-bodied cigar.

Strength: strong