Thomas Gryson is a key figure in the global cigar industry, serving as Export Manager and Travel Retail Coordinator for J. Cortès and Oliva Cigars.
With a deep understanding of both emerging and traditional cigar markets, Gryson has successfully spearheaded the growth of premium brands like Oliva and Nub across the globe.
Gryson’s work goes beyond sales, promoting the luxury lifestyle associated with premium cigars, emphasizing artisanal craftsmanship and rich traditions. He also focuses on education, ensuring both professionals and enthusiasts understand and appreciate the heritage and artistry of cigars.
Melanio Oliva first grew tobacco in Pinar del Rio, Cuba in 1886, and Oliva Cigars remains one of Nicaragua's most influential cigar makers. Their award-winning excellent cigars have been featured in Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Journal Cigars of the Year, year after year, reaching the peak of No. 1 Cigar of the Year in 2014 with the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado.
In the same year, Oliva was the first New World Cigar maker to be awarded the prestigious UK Cigar Producer of the Year at a special award ceremony in London and in 2021, Serie V Melanio Figurado was named UK Cigar of the Year.
Across their ranges of the smooth Flor de Oliva blend, mild and smooth Serie O, the dark sweetness of Serie G and the beautiful oily Sun Grown wrapper on the full-bodied and complex Serie V, there is a cigar across all flavour profiles and budgets for every connoisseur to enjoy.
