We engineer cigars
Est. 2016 in Hamburg, Germany
Our Approach
We design the aromatic journey first — a complete sensory blueprint. Only then does our master blender select tobaccos to achieve that vision.
Portfolio
Dominican Republic
Nicaragua
What is RVGN Rauchvergnügen, and where is it from?
Dominican Republic · Medium
1/4
Speeding around Nürburgring in an open race car on a magnificent sunny morning.
What is RVGN Extrem, and where is it from?
Dominican Republic · Medium
1/4
Leading the race on Nürburgring, managing a wet track. Achtung Nordschleife!
What is Raumzeit, and what are its characteristics?
Nicaragua · Mild to Medium
1/4
Traveling at the speed of light, far beyond the next galaxy, while a friendly android serves cake.
What is Weltschmerz, and what are its characteristics?
Nicaragua · Medium
1/4
Back in the rolling hills of home. The oven still warm, childhood memories in the air. All is well.
What is Kraftwerk, and what are its characteristics?
Dominican Republic · Full
1/4
Entering a giant engine hall, surrounded by the hum and roar, feeling a massive energy. Someone is playing techno with spices.
About Us
German Engineered Cigars
Founded in 2016 in Hamburg, Germany. We design aromatic experiences and work with master blenders to bring them to life. Every cigar is a premium hand-rolled longfiller, manufactured to our standards in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.
We engineer cigars.
Oliver Nickels
Co-Founder, Chief Cigar Engineer
Computer scientist, IT engineer, and cigar lover for over 30 years. Oliver is passionate about aromatics — from cigars to cooking to whisky pairings. A member of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, he finds complete tranquility in the hour a cigar provides.
Jan Klaas Mahler
Co-Founder, Chief Cigar Designer
30 years in graphic design, shaping identities for Boss, Baldessarini, and Escada. A sailing enthusiast who finds inspiration on the North Sea coast. For Klaas, cigars offer moments of reflection and complexity — where contrasts tell stories.
