Originally released in 2022 the Villiger Miami was, according to Rene Castaneda, president of Villiger Cigars North America, “the cigar we give to our friends, customers and colleagues when they visit our Miami office.” That is important, because despite its name, the Villiger Miami is not made in Miami but rather in the Dominican Republic Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger Miami 2023 Cañonazo – Rated 93[…]
Today I offer the third set of candidates for the Stogie Press top cigars of 2023. As is the case every year, Stogie Press has three lists – one for large companies, one for medium companies and one for small companies. If you ask me how I decide the difference between large, medium, and small Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 3[…]
Originally released in 2022 for the German and Swiss cigar markets, the Villiger 1888 Nicaragua was introduced to the USA at the 2023 PCA trade show. The blend is described as: The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is expressed in 3 vitolas, each packaged in elegant dark blue 20-count cabinet boxes. The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua is hand Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Toro – Rated 94[…]
It’s been a significant number of years since I last reviewed the Villiger Connecticut Cuellar Kreme – precisely eight years to be exact. Thus, I thought it was high time to revisit this excellent cigar, perfect for starting your day, to see if my palate had evolved or if the blend remained consistent. One thing Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger Cuellar Connecticut Kreme Toro Gordo – A Revisit – Rated <strong>93</strong>[…]
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[…]
You may have heard about the recent ribbon cutting of the new Villiger Cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragaua that happened during this years Puro Sabor cigar festival. It was a big thing, it is the latest premium ciagr factory for the 135 year old cigar company. What you may not have known is that the Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger de Nicaragua Edición Limitada 2022 – Rated 95[…]
Villiger Cigar Company kicked off 2020 with the introduction of a special cigar to celebrate Villiger’s century long history with Brazilian tobacco, The “Villiger Do Brasil” (Villiger of Brazil) was showcased at the year’s only cigar trade show, Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE 2020), held the last week of January at the Las Vegas Conventions Center. Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger Do Brazil Maduro Robusto – Rated 94[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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 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[…]
In a recent Facebook post, Villiger Cigars announced a supporting partnership with Habana Cowboy Mobile Cigar Lounge. The partnership will be offering a limited edition cigar that honors all First Responders who lost their lives in the line of duty. Described as a medium bodied cigar, the Villiger, Saving a Heros Place cigar has a Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars and the Habana Cowboy Mobile Cigar Lounge Announce – Saving a Heros Place Cigar[…]
Villiger Cigars has announced they will bring a little taste of Europe to the US cigar market this year with the introduction of a European favorite, the Villiger La Meridiana. The cigar, which was released in 1998, received a 92 rating by Cigar Journal. While the European palate is known for milder cigars, the Villiger Meridiana has Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars to bring Villiger La Meridiana to the U.S. Consumer[…]
Villiger cigars announced today shipping of two new line extensions of their highly acclaimed winning La Flor De Ynclan and La Vencedora will start this week. At the 2018 IPCPR, Villiger Cigars showcased the La Flor De Ynclan Lancero Especial and the La Vencedora Gordo as line extensions to their portfolio. La Flor De Ynclan Lancero Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Begins Shipping New Line Extensions[…]