The premium cigar industry has long been rooted in tradition. But tradition does not mean the industry has to stand still.
Drunk Chicken Cigars (DCC) is bringing a different voice, perspective, and experience to the cigar world. Founded by Desiree Sylver, Ph.D., Drunk Chicken Cigars is a woman-owned premium cigar company built around craftsmanship, quality tobacco, memorable blends, and one simple philosophy:
From a morning coffee to an evening bourbon, DCC creates premium cigars designed to complement life's moments.
Drunk Chicken Cigars was founded in 2019 in Washington, D.C. by Desiree Sylver, a longtime cigar enthusiast who spent more than two decades enjoying and learning about cigars before launching the company.
Her journey into the cigar business began with a simple observation: cigar smokers have different preferences depending on the moment.
Sometimes you want something mild and smooth.
Sometimes you want something rich and complex.
And sometimes you want a cigar with enough strength and character to command your full attention.
That idea became the foundation of Drunk Chicken Cigars.
Instead of creating cigars around a single flavor profile, DCC developed a portfolio ranging from mild and approachable to rich and full-bodied, giving smokers options for different times, occasions, beverages, and moods.
It is the reason behind the DCC philosophy:
Anytime of the Day Cigars.
The cigar industry has historically been male-dominated, particularly when it comes to brand ownership and leadership.
Drunk Chicken Cigars is helping expand that picture.
As the founder and CEO, Desiree has built DCC around her own appreciation for premium cigars while creating a brand that welcomes both experienced aficionados and people who are just beginning their cigar journey.
Being a woman-owned cigar company is an important part of the DCC story, but it is not the only story.
The cigars still have to deliver.
The tobacco has to be right.
The construction has to be right.
The smoking experience has to be memorable.
And the brand has to earn its place in humidors and cigar lounges one customer at a time.
That commitment to the cigar itself remains at the center of Drunk Chicken Cigars.
One thing becomes obvious very quickly when exploring Drunk Chicken Cigars:
We take our cigars seriously. We don't always take the names seriously.
The DCC portfolio is filled with distinctive names and personalities, including:
A fuller-bodied cigar featuring a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and Nicaraguan filler. DCO delivers a richer smoking experience that pairs beautifully with whiskey, bourbon, cognac, or Scotch.
A medium-bodied cigar featuring a Habano wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and Ecuadorian filler, with notes of wood, cedar, and light pepper. Try it alongside a glass of red wine.
A smooth, medium-bodied cigar crafted with Dominican and Ecuadorian tobaccos. Its smooth, woody profile makes it an excellent companion for a good rum.
A balanced medium-bodied cigar featuring an Ecuadorian binder and Dominican filler. Easygoing and versatile, Living the Dream is a natural cigar to enjoy with a cold beer and good conversation.
For smokers looking for something on the milder side, Sweet Dreams features a Connecticut wrapper and a sweet tip, with notes reminiscent of cocoa, vanilla, and maple. Pair it with your morning or afternoon coffee.
Don't let the chicken theme fool you.
Homicidal Hen brings considerably more attitude to the humidor. This limited, fuller-bodied cigar combines a Broadleaf wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and Nicaraguan filler with notes of dark chocolate, pepper, nuts, and wood.
A richer expression of the Mother Clucker family featuring a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper. Expect deeper notes of earth, dark cocoa, espresso, aged wood, black pepper, roasted nuts, and molasses.
Together, these cigars create a portfolio designed to offer smokers something for virtually every part of the day.
Supporting a woman-owned company matters.
But DCC believes customers should never have to choose between supporting diversity and purchasing an exceptional product.
You should be able to do both.
When someone purchases a Drunk Chicken Cigar, the goal is not for them to say:
"That's a good cigar from a woman-owned company."
The goal is much simpler:
"That's a great cigar."
Then we want them to reach for another one.
That philosophy has helped Drunk Chicken Cigars continue expanding its presence through cigar lounges, retailers, events, sales representatives, and partnerships across the United States.
The growth of women in cigar culture is impossible to ignore.
Women are cigar consumers.
Women are lounge owners.
Women are tobacconists.
Women are event organizers.
Women are blenders.
Women are executives.
And women are cigar company founders.
Every successful woman-owned cigar brand helps make the industry a little larger and more representative of the people who actually enjoy cigars.
Drunk Chicken Cigars is proud to be part of that evolution.
But the mission is bigger than simply occupying space in the industry.
It is about building something sustainable, creating opportunities, supporting cigar retailers and lounges, developing relationships with smokers, and demonstrating that independent premium cigar companies can grow without losing their personality.
There is no need for cigar culture to be intimidating.
You don't need to memorize every tobacco-growing region before walking into a humidor.
You don't need to know every cigar term.
And you certainly don't need someone telling you what you are supposed to enjoy.
At Drunk Chicken Cigars, we believe the best cigar is the cigar you enjoy smoking.
Our job is to help you find it.
Whether that turns out to be a smooth Sweet Dreams, a balanced Mother Clucker, a relaxing Living the Dream, or the fuller experience of DCO or Homicidal Hen, there is a place for you in the DCC family.
Drunk Chicken Cigars represents what can happen when experience, entrepreneurship, creativity, and a genuine love of premium cigars come together.
We are proud to be a woman-owned premium cigar company.
We are proud of the cigars we create.
And we are even more excited about what comes next.
Whether you're discovering Drunk Chicken Cigars for the first time or already have a favorite blend in your humidor, we invite you to explore the collection and discover your cigar for Anytime of the Day.
Premium Cigars. Distinctive Personality. Anytime of the Day.
Ready to find your next cigar? Explore the Drunk Chicken Cigars collection and discover which chicken belongs in your humidor.
Breaking Barriers in Premium Cigars Founded by Desiree Sylver, Ph.D., Drunk Chicken Cigars brings a woman's perspective, leadership, and more than two decades of cigar appreciation to an industry rooted in tradition. Woman-Owned. Founder-Led. Premium Cigars.
Great Cigars Come First Being woman-owned is part of our story. Creating exceptional cigars is our standard. From mild and smooth to rich and full-bodied, every DCC blend is created to deliver a memorable premium cigar experience. Quality Tobacco. Distinctive Blends. Unforgettable Experience.
There's a Chicken for Every Moment Morning coffee. Afternoon conversation. Evening bourbon. DCC offers a collection of premium cigars with different strengths and flavor profiles so you can find the right cigar for the right moment. Drunk Chicken Cigars — Anytime of the Day.
From smooth and approachable to bold and full-bodied, there’s a Drunk Chicken Cigar for every moment. Discover the collection and find the blend that belongs in your humidor.
