Eladio Díaz Before & After Legado

The Eladio Díaz Before & After Legado is a deeply personal cigar from legendary Dominican master blender Eladio Díaz. Introduced in 2024 as part of his first regular-production cigar line under his own name, Before & After represents the transition between Díaz's decades working for one of the world's most prestigious cigar houses and the new chapter of producing cigars alongside his family at Tabacalera Díaz Cabrera.

The Legado measures 5 3/4 x 54 and is the largest-ring-gauge vitola in the original three-size collection. It features an Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper over a Dominican Habano 2000 binder and an all-Dominican filler combination of Piloto Cubano, Habano 92, Habano 2000, and Dominican Broadleaf. The result is a medium-to-medium-full cigar combining cream, natural sweetness, wood, earth, nuts, and gentle spice. 

Cigar Information

• Brand: Eladio Díaz
• Size: 5 3/4 x 54
• Shape: Robusto Gordo / Grande
• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
• Factory: Tabacalera Díaz Cabrera
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo
• Binder: Dominican Habano 2000
• Filler: Dominican Republic
• Strength: Medium to Medium-Full
• Construction: Handmade / Long Filler
• Packaging: Box of 20 Cigars

Flavor Profile

The Before & After Legado was created around a balance of creaminess and sweetness rather than overwhelming power. Its Ecuadorian Corojo wrapper provides aroma and spice, while the Dominican interior tobaccos create a rich foundation of wood, earth, toasted nuts, and natural tobacco.

Expect a creamy opening accompanied by natural sweetness and restrained spice. As the cigar develops, woody characteristics become more prominent, joined by touches of cedar, nuts, earth, pepper, and subtle coffee-like richness.

The official profile of Before & After emphasizes creaminess, intense sweetness, light spice, and a creamy-woody finish, characteristics that are particularly expressive in the larger 54-ring-gauge Legado.