Available starting February 25 at 6 PM A tribute to the traditions and customs of cultures across the globe, including those held dearest at Cornell & Diehl, Small Batch Folklore celebrates five distinct flue-cured Virginia varietals, ranging from specially processed Red and Orange, dark matured Mahoganys and vintage Canadian Brights. Additionally, the blend is accompanied […]
As the name implies, the VLR (Villiger Limited Release) series is a collection of various limited edition cigars. The cigars within the series don’t share much in common with one another, a trend that continues with the two newest entries. The VLR No. 049 is a 6 x 52 toro that uses an Ecuadorian Habano […]
First there was the milder 92-rated Cuellar Kreme Connecticut. Then, Villiger added the fuller bodied 94-rated Cuellar Black Forest (Maduro). Now, Villiger has added something in the middle, the Cuellar Caribe Habano. I’m usually happy to sample any new cigar with a Habano wrapper, so when I got a chance to smoke Villiger’s newest, I […]
As one the the country’s top Fratello retailers, we are happy to bring you the LIMITED EDITION Fratello Bianco Nero Riserva! With only 500 boxes produced, the limited run of Fratello Bianco Nero Riserva is a coveted choice for those who indulge in simple luxuries. The special edition release of Bianco Nero Riserva delivers a […]
Tobacco Tactical’s mission is uniting the tactical and cigar communities, with tobacconists playing a vital role. Through their collaboration with Villiger Cigars, they’re presenting a cigar that blends tradition and innovation. The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua 6×52 Box-Pressed Toro is a testament to Tobacco Tactical’s shared commitment to quality, crafted with precision at the Villiger de […]
Oddjob 3yr by Cavalier GenèveThree years ago, Oddjob became one of LCA’s most iconic releases. Now, it’s back for a final hoorah – aged to absolute perfection. Sporting the same legendary blend, from the same original production, dressed in a new commemorative 3rd anniversary band for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Nearly all tobaccos in this […]
Available starting January 14, 2025 at 6 PM. A majestic blend of the finest heirloom Orientals and Dark-Fired grades, Firebird Flake highlights the often overlooked nuance and complexity between these two varietals and explores the interplay between sun-cured and fire-cured tobaccos, specifically heirloom Orientals and Dark-Fired grades, two condimental varietals that rarely act as the […]
Esteban Carreras’ Taken From The Devil’s Hand line of cigars have one of the more interesting backstories. I love a cigar that comes with a story behind it! Gonzalo Puentes, who runs the Esteban Carreras factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, once worked for the Ministry of Agriculture in Cuba, predictably working on tobacco. Puentes and his […]
LCA PREMIER RELEASE Half Bird by BlackbirdThe story of Half Bird is as straightforward as it gets. Privada Cigar Club founder Brian Desind picked up a Blackbird band, tore it in half, and said, “This should be the band. Let’s call it Half a Bird.” And that’s exactly what they did. But this isn’t just […]
In November, 2019, we started a project that centers on taking personally selected Maduro wrapped cigars and aging them on-site in charred Bourbon casks. Then, the COVID pandemic came and all of our worlds descended into chaos and our project got put on hold. Three and a half years later, we finally got back on […]
