The Verellen factory in Belgium has been making cigars and cigarillos for the European market since 1868. Being in the cigar business this long, these folks have forgotten more about cigar making than some of the Johnny come- lately manufacturers in the Dominican. In fact, Alternativos, the Verellen made all-natural cigar, is currently one of Europe?s best selling little cigars. One of the main reasons for the brand?s phenomenal success is their association with the Tora?o family, one of the most respected cigar families in the Americas.