The Mendez family has been growing tobacco in the Dominican Republic since the early 1960's. Initially grown by the family's patriarch, Jose "Pepe" Mendez, the Pilotico tobacco seed has been replanted by Pepe's grandson in a tribute crafted for The Montecristo Pepe Mendez Pilotico.The Nicaraguan and Dominican Pilotico fillers give the cigar its nutty, leathery and sweet-tasting profile. A slow burn and robust aroma complete this perfect smoke. This tribute underlines the little things worth nurturing.