Surrogates Cigars

Surrogates Cigars is a quirky, small‑batch boutique line created by Tatuaje founder Pete Johnson and his friend and business partner Dan Welsh, produced under the L’Atelier Imports umbrella and rolled at the My Father Cigars factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

Brand concept and vibe

• The name Surrogates reflects a “boutique’s boutique” or “limited‑edition‑style” concept sold at everyday‑cigar prices, with each vitola offering a unique blend and size rather than a single core line.

• The line leans into fun, edgy names and themes (e.g., Bone Crusher, Skull Breaker, AKC, 7th Sam Perfecto) while still using high‑quality, well‑aged Nicaraguan tobaccos and strong construction.

Style and production

• All Surrogates cigars are made in Nicaragua under the guidance of the Garcia family at My Father Cigars, with Nicaraguan binder and filler plus a rotating cast of wrappers such as Connecticut Broadleaf, Ecuador Habano, and Habano Oscuro.

• The brand sits in the medium‑to‑full range, with some cigars leaning power‑forward (like Bone Crusher and Skull Breaker) and others tuned for balance and complexity, depending on the vitola and wrapper.