In 1992 a young Dutch entrepreneur came to the Dominican Republic where he soon teamed up with a young promising Dominican master blender. Their combined effort and enthusiasm initiated the birth of Vivaldi Cigars. Riding along on the wave of the Dominican cigar boom in the nineties Bert van Kol and Fransisco Rivas soon became the go-to guys for the demanding cigar smoker. With their uncompromising blending and surprising quality of their cigars they earned their spot amongst the big boys in the industry.

Some 20 years ago, Bert van Kol settled down in the Punta Cana tourist area with his cigar store, located right on the beach. During that time, he attended to an international clientele, people that by coincidence found his little goldmine of smoking joy and knowledge. He would sit them down and tell them about cigar production and about how to handle a good cigar. Little tips to make their smoking experience a more enjoyable one. Time taught him that most beginning or intermediate smokers always kept coming back with the same questions, “why is my cigar bitter?”, “how do I cut it?”, “what’s the right humidity?”, “can I relight a cigar?”.

Would you like to become a better smoker too? Enjoy your cigar to the fullest? Learn how to treat and store your cigars? There is an easy way now. For years Bert van Kol has been advising his clients personally or connected by webcam, sharing his expertise, personally walking them through the process of smoking his Vivaldi Cigars. You too can become part of the Vivaldi Brotherhood, get some of the best handmade longfillers in the world, and share your experiences with a seasoned and passionate smoker. At a time that is convenient to you, you will get a masterclass with the master himself, making sure your experience will be an unforgettable one. Vivaldi smoking Master Class, just a mouse click or a phone call away…