What it is

El Principio (“the beginning”) is the first in‑house cigar line from Kopp Tobaccos, launched in October 2025. The brand name Dios del Sol (“God of the Sun”) nods to Central American sun‑god symbolism—meant to signal a fresh start and a positive, creamy‑toned profile. [halfwheel.com]

Vitola & box count

• Churchill — 7″ × 50 (some retailers list 7″ × 52) in boxes of 14. [cigarworld.de]

Blend & origin (Honduran/Nicaraguan)

• Wrapper: Honduras Connecticut‑seed. [halfwheel.com]
• Binder: Honduras Broadleaf. [halfwheel.com]
• Filler: Honduras (Jamastrán) + Nicaragua (Jalapa). [halfwheel.com], 
• Handmade in Honduras. 

Body & character

A mild‑to‑medium (often described as medium) smoke built around cream, gentle spice, and a natural sweetness. Retail notes for the Churchill add wood/leather/cocoa and nutty sweetness through a smooth, balanced finish. 

Smoking time

Plan on ~60–80 minutes (some listings show ~75 min, others ~90 min depending on pace). 

Pairing ideas

Pairs nicely with espresso or cappuccino, a not‑too‑sweet barrel‑aged rum, or a soft, lightly peated single malt—all accent the blend’s creamy sweetness and gentle spice. 

Quick specs (Churchill, 14‑count)

• Size: 7″ × 50 (Ø 19.8 mm). 
• Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Honduras CT / Honduras Broadleaf / Honduras (Jamastrán) + Nicaragua (Jalapa). [halfwheel.com]
• Body: Mild‑to‑Medium.
• Box count: 14 cigars. 
• Line debut: Oct 2025; first in‑house line from Kopp Tobaccos. [halfwheel.com]