2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 1

Well here we are, another year has gone by and hundreds of cigars have been sampled. Some I’ve reviewed and enjoyed and some have never made it past the halfway mark before they were left to die in the ash bin. But, as is the case every year, there are those which I reviewed that Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 1[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 4 – Rene Castaneda Villiger Cigars North America

In this epic episode, Boston Jimmie sits down with the President of Villiger Cigars North America – Rene Castaneda to talk about the many changes he has implemented since taking the helm in 2016 which includes overseeing the construction of two factories – one in Brazil and the most recent in Estelí Nicaragua. We dive Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 4 – Rene Castaneda Villiger Cigars North America[…]

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Launching “Villiger Do Brazil” at TPE 2020

Moving into 2020 Villiger Cigars will be showcasing a new cigar brand, the “Villiger Do Brasil” (Villiger of Brazil) at the upcoming Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE 2020), January 29-31 at the Las Vegas Conventions Center. Created to celebrate Villiger’s century long history with Brazilian tobacco, the Villiger do Brasil is a Brazilian puro which features Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Launching “Villiger Do Brazil” at TPE 2020[…]

Mike Holmes

Cigar Lifestyle: Eleven Cigars Most Talked About in 2019 – Mike Holmes

A note from Boston Jimmie Alright now – 2019 is over, cigar media have posted their top lists and the debates have begun. You may agree or disagree with the ratings, rankings, and selections on them, or then again you may not even care, but one thing every consumer should pay attention to is what Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Eleven Cigars Most Talked About in 2019 – Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar Review: Villiger Cuellar Black Forest – Rated 95

During the unveiling of the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest, Heinrich Villiger noted: ” We very much look forward to releasing the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest, as it marries Caribbean artisan tobacco craftsmanship with German/Swiss folklore, culture, and mysticism. Both our passion for tobacco and the Villiger culture are represented in this cigar.” That was back Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger Cuellar Black Forest – Rated 95[…]

Villiger Cuellar Black Forest

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Unveils the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest

Villiger Cigars has announced the release of the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest. The Villiger Cuellar Black Forest will serve as a line extension, to the very popular Villiger Cuellar Connecticut Krēmē. The Villiger Cuellar Black Forest is a Dominican made cigar, which will feature a dark, rich, oily, and flavorful maduro wrapper. This, inspired by Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Unveils the Villiger Cuellar Black Forest[…]

Cigar News: TPE 2020 All-Industry Celebration Details Announced

For many in the Cigar Industry, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show is always on their schedule, but that is not the only trade show for the industry. The other is the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) which is presented by the Tobacco Media Group (TMG) owned by Kretek International. The TPE is the largest Read more about Cigar News: TPE 2020 All-Industry Celebration Details Announced[…]

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Refreshes Branding for La Libertad

Villiger Cigars has announced that the highly rated Villiger La Libertad will display an elegantly designed new cigar band, that prominently features the Villiger handmade premium cigar logo. The Villiger La Libertad originally featured a band with only the name “La Libertad” displayed. Villiger North America President Rene Castañeda said: “The Villiger La Libertad is a cigar that is personal Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Refreshes Branding for La Libertad[…]

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars to Sponsor Tobacco Plus Expo “ALL INDUSTRY” Party

Villiger Cigars, makers of premium cigars since 1888 proudly announces sponsorship of the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) “All Industry” Party, taking place at the Sahara Vegas Hotel (formerly the SLS Las Vegas Hotel). The Tobacco Plus Expo is a focused B2B tradeshow that brings together top buyers and premium tobacco, vape, and alternative industries. Now in its 15th year, the Tobacco Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars to Sponsor Tobacco Plus Expo “ALL INDUSTRY” Party[…]

Villiger La Flor de Ynclan

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Presents La Flor De Ynclan Toro

Villiger Cigars announces that the highly rated Villiger La Flor de Ynclan will be presented in a new Toro 6 x 52 size. The Villiger La Flor De Ynclan robusto in 2017 garnered a 93 rating, ranked as the number 10 cigar in the world by Cigar Aficionado Magazine and voted the 2017 number 6 Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Presents La Flor De Ynclan Toro[…]

Cigar Review: Villiger La Meridiana Boxed Pressed Toro – Rated 93

Last month, Villiger Cigars announced they will be bringing to the American market a cigar that has been in the European market since 1998 – the Villiger La Meridiana. The company notes that this particular cigar gained a loyal following among European full flavor cigar enthusiasts and it was time they brought it to the Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger La Meridiana Boxed Pressed Toro – Rated 93[…]