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Company type | Private company |
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Industry | Tobacco |
Founded | 2010 |
Area served | United States |
Owner | David Sley |
Website | www |
Footnotes / references Carcinogenicity: IARC group 1 |
Hestia Tobacco is an independent American tobacco company founded in 2010 by David Sley.[1] The brand is known for its artisanal, small-batch cigarettes and its positioning as an alternative to mass-market tobacco products.[2] Hestia gained attention for its additive-free tobacco and a marketing strategy that leverages exclusivity, influencer endorsements, and cultural branding.[3][4][5][6] In 2022, Hestia became the first new cigarette brand approved by the FDA in 15 years.[7][8]