Tobacco Tactical Cigar Co. and Crowned Heads proudly unveil their collaboration on the Tobacco Tactical Exclusive Crowned Heads Coroneta Habano (5 x 55) Box Pressed, known as the “555.” This cigar is a testament to both companies’ dedication to innovation, designed to optimize the Coroneta blend for a box pressed format.
The journey of the 555 began in 2023 when Alexander Berezowski and Michael Medrano of Tobacco Tactical traveled to the NACSA factory in Nicaragua for product development. While sampling Crowned Heads’ prototype blends, the idea for collaboration took root. What started as a conversation quickly evolved into a shared vision to craft something exceptional.
Berezowski, co founder of Tobacco Tactical noted:
“This project grew from a foundation of mutual admiration and a relentless drive for quality. Jon [Huber, co-founder of Crowned Heads] and his team embraced the creative process with us, blending our strengths to create something special.”
Meticulously developed and produced at NACSA—a trusted manufacturing partner for both brands—the 555 benefited from the factory’s expertise in crafting premium cigars, including Tobacco Tactical’s La Luz Nicaragua line and Crowned Heads’ Coroneta Habano. This shared connection laid the groundwork for a
seamless collaboration.
Jon Huber of Crowned Heads stated:
“NACSA’s role was pivotal in bringing the 555 to life. Alexander and Michael’s fresh approach, combined with our collaborative blending process, resulted in a cigar that truly reflects both brands’ DNA.”
Achieving the perfect balance required extensive testing of sizes and blends to ensure the box-pressed format enhanced the Coroneta Habano’s flavor while preserving its core identity.
“We weren’t interested in rushing this to market. Medrano emphasized. It was all about perfecting the cigar, and that’s what makes the 555 so distinctive.”
Limited to just 10,000 cigars, the 555 will first be available through Tobacco Tactical’s online retail platform in February. Later in the year, a portion of the production will be allocated to retail partners in box format. The rollout schedule remains flexible as Tobacco Tactical integrates its newly established wholesale program with Villiger’s expansive distribution network, recently showcased by the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua 6 x 52 Box-Pressed Toro launch.
Berezowski further remarked.
“Our partnership with Villiger is laying the groundwork for what’s ahead. The 555 is another step in strengthening a distribution model that ensures premium, exclusive offerings reach our expanding network of partners and customers.