Wholesale Aksum cigars - distributed by MDC.

Aksum, from the Metapa portfolio, is a boutique brand offered in two clean expressions - Claro and Maduro - across classic large-format vitolas. MDC stocks both wrappers in convenient 10-count units.

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Years in Aksum Rotation

14+

14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment

MDC + Aksum

Why MDC stocks Aksum

Aksum keeps things simple in the best way: one brand, two wrappers, and a handful of classic sizes. The Claro covers the lighter end and the Maduro covers the richer end, so a venue gets a complete mini-program from a single label without a complicated buy.

MDC carries 7 active Aksum SKUs - Claro in Robusto, Toro, and Doble Corona, and Maduro in Robusto, Toro, Corona Gorda, and Doble Corona. Every SKU comes in a 10-count unit, which makes Aksum one of the easiest boutique brands on the line card to trial and reorder.

“Aksum is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
- Peter Roth, Founder, MDC - 14 years distributing Aksum

Core Line-up

Aksum blends MDC distributes

Not every SKU in the Aksum catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.

01 Core Line

Aksum Claro

The lighter-wrapper expression in Robusto, Toro, and Doble Corona. Bright, approachable smoking for daytime service and milder palates.

02 Core Line

Aksum Maduro

The dark-wrapper expression with more richness and sweetness, in four vitolas from Corona Gorda to Doble Corona. The after-dinner side of the brand.

Venue Fit

Which venues stock Aksum

Aksum suits cigar lounges and upscale retail shelves that like rotating boutique finds, and the 10-count units make it just as practical for smaller venues - steakhouse bar humidors, golf-club lounges, boutique hotel bars - that want variety without committing to 20- and 25-count boxes. The Claro/Maduro split covers both the mild and the full-flavored guest, and the long Doble Corona formats give the display case a premium look.

The retail margin math for Aksum

MDC's active Aksum SKUs run roughly $132-$153 per box wholesale in 10-count units, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. The small unit size keeps a full two-wrapper trial order affordable, which is exactly how most accounts start with the brand.

How to build a Aksum program with MDC

The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a Aksum program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.

Because Aksum is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.

Related wholesale brands + programs

Other brands frequently paired with Aksum in MDC programs: Luciano , Curivari , Hvc , Blanco . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.

Wholesale FAQ

Buying Aksum wholesale - common questions.

Who is the wholesale distributor for Aksum cigars?

MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes Aksum to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. Aksum has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.

How do I buy Aksum cigars wholesale?

Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with Aksum SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.

How much do Aksum cigars cost wholesale?

Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact Aksum pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.

Can I return Aksum cigars that don't sell?

Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a Aksum SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.

Ready to Stock Aksum?

Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where Aksum fits in your rotation.

Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a Aksum program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.

Cost of Waiting

Every month without Aksum on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.