Cibao

Named after the fertile Cibao Valley in the Dominican Republic, one of the most important tobacco-growing regions in the world, this brand had an on-and-off run that included an original debut in 1997, a market exit in 2002, and a return in late 2003. That kind of stop-and-start history is not unusual for smaller Dominican brands navigating the post-boom market, but it speaks to a brand that struggled to find consistent footing despite the quality of the region it drew its name from. Its current status is uncertain.