Category: Villiger
Cigar News: Villiger Cigars to Expand U.S. Presence With JMG International
Villiger Cigars will continue their growth in the U.S. marketplace by way of a new distribution agreement with JMG International. This agreement represents a strong distribution channel on the West Coast of the United States. JMG International has established relationships with over 1,000 retail shops throughout California, Washington, and Oregon. JMG International will begin distribution of Villiger’s portfolio of products in the aforementioned states on September 10, 2018.
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Cigar News: Villiger Ships Flor de Ynclan Lancero and La Vencedora Gordo
Villiger Cigars announced today that the new Flor de Ynclan Lancero Especial and La Vencedora Gordo have shipped to Villiger retailers. These new extensions were limited production, with only 500 (25-count) boxes produced of each.
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Cigar News: Villiger Announces La Vencedora Gordo
In addition to the Lancero announced earlier this month, Villiger will be bringing a 6×60 version of the La Vencedora to the IPCPR trade show later this week. The La Vencedora was released earlier this year to celebrate the company’s 130 year Anniversary. Emmett did a quick review on it here and gave it a 91.
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Cigar News: Villiger Names Hector J. Pires National Sales Manager
Villiger Cigars announced today that Hector J. Pires was promoted to National Sales Manager for North America. Hector formerly served as South Eastern Territory Manager, and he will begin his new role immediately.
Read More Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Announces Flor De Ynclan Lancero Especial
Villiger Cigars has announced a new vitola to the Flor De Ynclan line, Flor De Ynclan. This will be limited to 500 boxes of 25 produced a year. This new size will debut at the 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas.
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Cigar News: Villiger Opens Factory in Brazil
Villiger Cigars have opened a new factory in Brazil, Villiger Do Brasil (which translates from Portuguese to “Villiger of Brazil”). Heinrich Villiger was there for the opening of the new facility, marking the next evolution of a long relationship between Villiger Cigars and Brazilian tobacco, dating back to Villiger Cigars’ beginnings in 1888, when Villiger began importing Brazilian tobacco. This later led to establishing a Brazilian Villiger subsidiary, and factory called Charutos Tobajara Limitada. The name is derived from a tobacco growing Indian tribe in the Amazon area
Read More Cigar News: Villiger Gets Distribution in Mexico and Canada
Villiger Cigars announced agreements with Casa Turrent and Brigham Enterprises Inc. to distribute their cigars in Mexico and Canada. Casa Turrent, owned by Alejandro Turrent is a grower, manufacturer, and distributor of cigars in Mexico. Brigham Enterprises Inc., established in 1906, also shares a century’s worth of tobacco history, first as pipe makers and later to become a distributor of cigars in Canada.
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Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Announces La Vencedora
Today, Villiger Cigars announced La Vencedora, a followup to their 2017 La Flor De Ynclan. 2018 is the 130th year anniversary of the company. La Vencedora translates to “The Victor” is the first full-bodied offering from Villiger Cigars.
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Quick Cigar Review: Villiger | La Flor De Ynclan Robusto
“This was a good cigar, but I had higher expectations. The flavors were pleasing, but I felt for most of it it could have used some sweetness. If the whole cigar had tasted like the final third, minus the bitter nub, it would have scored higher for sure. I definitely want to try the other vitolas and give them more rest. Construction was great and I could see this turning into a very good smoke.” – Emmett
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Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Revamps La Libertad Look
VILLIGER CIGARS TO UNVEIL THE NEW LOOK VILLIGER LA LIBERTAD (Miami, Florida) December 13, 2017— In...
Read More Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Hires Manuel Garcia
(Miami, FL) October 23, 2017—Villiger Cigars proudly announces that Manuel Garcia will join the Villiger International Handmade Cigar Division. This announcement comes as the company continues to bolster its rapidly growing premium handmade cigar presence in the market place.
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Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Announces La Flor De Ynclan
(Miami, Florida) June 16, 2017— Villiger Cigars proudly announces that the Villiger – La Flor De Ynclan will be presented at the 2017 IPCPR in Las Vegas this coming July 2017. The creation of every cigar carries a story, and this is no different. The La Flor De Ynclan is a special cigar, diligently crafted by Heinrich Villiger and master blender Jose Matias Maragoto of ABAM Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic.
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