Aging Room Blue Amber Marks 15th Anniversary with Dominican-Inspired Blend

Aging Room Celebrates 15 Years with Blue Amber Collection

To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Aging Room Cigars has unveiled a stunning new line inspired by one of the Dominican Republic’s rarest treasures: blue amber. This fossilised resin, naturally coloured by the compound perylene, captures the essence of the island’s landscape and now lends its name and story to the Aging Room Blue Amber line.

Inspired by Dominican Origins

Although produced in Nicaragua, the blend incorporates Dominican tobaccos that tie directly to the gem’s birthplace. According to Rafael Nodal, owner of Aging Room and Vice President of Product Capability at Tabacalera USA, the tobaccos originate near Las Cumbres in the Cordillera Septentrional mountains, close to the blue amber mines.

Nodal explained: “The tobaccos used in this blend come from fields nestled near the very earth that produces the gem. The same mineral-rich soil nourishes the leaves, giving them refined complexity and a perfectly harmonious flavour.”

The mountain air and unique terroir of this region overlook the famed Cibao Valley, one of the Dominican Republic’s most important tobacco-growing areas.

Crafted by A.J. Fernandez in Nicaragua

Like many Aging Room releases, Blue Amber is handcrafted by A.J. Fernandez in Nicaragua. The cigar features a Nicaraguan wrapper, a Dominican binder, and a mix of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, with the Dominican component grown near the amber-rich mountains.

Range and Presentation

The Aging Room Blue Amber will debut in four sizes, each presented in striking blue boxes of 20 accented with brass:

• Blue Celestar: 5 x 58 ($40)
• Blue Maestro: 6 x 52 Torpedo ($41)
• Blue Sky: 6 x 60 ($43)
• Blue Turquoise: 6 x 60 Double-Tapered Perfecto ($43)

These premium formats reflect the line’s artistic inspiration and meticulous craftsmanship.

Anniversary Timepiece Collaboration

In celebration of this milestone, Aging Room has partnered with Dennison Watches of Britain to create a limited-edition timepiece. Each watch features a dial made from authentic blue amber sourced from the Dominican Republic and bears the Aging Room logo. Only 225 pieces will be produced, priced at $1,000 each.

Launch and Availability

The Aging Room Blue Amber will be previewed at the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) trade show in the Dominican Republic, with a market release planned for December 2025.

Combining artistry, geology, and fine tobacco, the Blue Amber line encapsulates the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and its deep connection to Dominican heritage.