Merging the unrivaled past with the most innovative techniques to create the future.

1500s
The foundation of European tobacco tradition
1500s
1600s
An old-European family dares to cultivate the sacred leaf, the inception of an unparalleled legacy in the history of the finest tobacco and cigars
1600s
1700s
The MEERAPFEL family establishes itself in Michelfeld
1700s
1744
Meir I is born in Michelfeld, Baden-Würthemberg.
1744
1876
Meir II MEERAPFEL builds the first MEERAPFEL cigar factory in Untergrombach.

MMS as we know it today is born.
1876
1914-1918
After the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, World War I leaves the world in despair and devastation.
1914-1918
1920s
Ernest leaves the comfort of Untergrombach, to revolutionize the world of tobacco, bringing back the sacred leaf from territories thus unknown, the precious leaves from Indonesia subsequently become some of the most sought after wrapper tobaccos in the world.
1920s
1930s
By 1933, the company Maier Meerapfel & Söhne has become the most important merchant for wrappers from Java and Sumatra.

Heller leaves for Cuba.  
1930s
1938-1945
Again, the world suffers through the darkest hours of humankind, facing the tragedy of World War II. The MEERAPFEL family, like so many others, loses everything.
1938-1945
1950s
Heller becomes a close confidant of the young Che Guevara and soon the largest exporter of Cuban tobacco in history.  

Thanks to the his relationship with Che, the manuscripts of Ernest Hemingway (1899–1961), who lived in Cuba for years, are saved and brought to the University of Princeton.
1950s
1960s
The family's relationships both within the premium cigar industry and also beyond are remarkable. World-famous entrepreneurs, politicians, artists, and other opinion leaders are all personal friends of the family. They all trust in the skill and advice the MEERAPFEL family could provide.

Heller lays the foundation for the distribution of premium cigars in the Eastern hemisphere. The pioneering spirit of the family rises to the surface, yet again. 

The MEERAPFEL family builds the international distribution network for the world-renowned cigars from Cuba.  
1960s
1969
For the first time in his young life, Richard travels to Cameroon, falling in love with the place and its people.

Richard creates the miracle of Cameroon tobacco, establishing unique relationships with the local growers, families, and communities. He not only builds the foundation for the most precious, sacred leaf but also brings unprecedented opportunity, hope and salvation to the people of Central Africa and Cameroon.
1969
1978-1985
Richard spends formative years in Cuba to further his knowledge and master the local tobacco craft. He also continues the tradition of trading Cuban leaf. His hard work, values, and handshake make him a most loyal, trusted man of honor, respected throughout the cigar world.  
1978-1985
1984
Richard’s relationship with Carlos Fuente Sr. and his son Carlito goes far beyond friendship.  Together, the Fuente and MEERAPFEL families deploy the Fuente Don Carlos blend, with a particular focus on the European market and palette. This cigar changes the entire premium cigar world. 
1984
1990s
The cigar boom firmly rests on the most treasured, sacred leaf from Cameroon, deemed the finest and most precious wrapper leaf, dressing the most popular cigars produced, including Arturo Fuente, Partagas, Cohiba, La Aurora, Hoyo de Monterrey, H. Upmann and many more.
1990s
2003
A coup d'etat in the Central African Republic puts the dream at risk, the family is expropriated. Again, as so often in the tragic history of MEERAPFEL, they lose everything.  

The patriarch and father of the MEERAPFEL family and company, suddenly dies far too early.

The difficult and challenging legacy for the brothers Jeremiah and Joshua seems overwhelming. With the incredible resilience, strength and courage only a very few could command, the brothers build up the company again and proudly perpetuate the legacy. 

As a result, the MEERAPFEL Cigar project is reborn.
2003
2022
The inception of MEERAPFEL Cigar marks a new chapter in the family's history. At the same time, this unique chapter also symbolizes the creation of an entirely new segment in premium cigars: the UberLuxury.
2022

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