Villiger 1888

Nicaragua

For the Villiger cigar brand, the year 1888 is significant holding momentous meaning. This is the year of the family-owned company’s founding and the first time they released a premium, hand rolled cigar into the market in Pfeffikon, Switzerland. Coming off the heels of its previous international release to a select few countries in Europe that garnered major fanfare, this latest debut was especially important. So, when the company debuted the 1888 Nicaragua in 2023 at the esteemed PCA Convention, there was a heightened expectation surrounding a smoke that would help define Villiger’s story. Needless to say, it did not disappoint. Highly rated, the 1888 Nicaragua boasts an Ecuadorian Sumatra Seed as wrapper. At the core, it's comprised of a binder from Nicaragua and a co-blending of filler from Nicaragua and the United States, more specifically Pennsylvania. The smoke is expressed in three different vitolas, the Coronita, Robusto and Toro. Available at a reasonable price point, considering the quality, each cigar in the line-up retails for less than $10. Run in partnership with Joya de Nicaragua, the premium smoke is produced on site at Villiger de Nicaragua, the company’s factory in Nicaragua.The first thing one will note upon inspection is the cleanliness and regal nature of the packaging. In a royal blue box with the company’s logo overhead, these cigars showcase themselves as an ideal gift set and display piece for any smoking room or cigar storefront. The color matches the bold and beautiful booth set that the company also debuted at the 2023 PCA show, as a kind of reintroduction to the brand’s premium status and aggressive pursuit of top-quality smokes. But what separates the 1888 Nicaragua, obviously, is the taste. Smoker's will experience a pepperiness that gives way to an interplay of fruity and nutty flavors that are all underlined with a distinct creaminess. Moreover, Villiger also denotes hints of both honey and chocolate, much welcomed by all the senses during moments of indulgence. Beloved by aficionados everywhere, this combination of top-shelf tobacco has been receiving incredibly high reviews across the industry. Villiger has utilized this brand to give itself firm footing in the market, attempting to compete with more modern tasting profiles doing exceptionally well on the market. The brand views this smoke as a centerpiece of its future strategy and is the first full-time line to be produced in the company’s Nicaraguan headquarters. The Nicaragua 1888 pairs well with a single-malt scotch, or as the perfect solo act during a sunny day with no other plans on the calendar. Treat yourself to a box, because buying any less will just force you to re-order when you realize you’ve found the next mainstay in your humidor. Shop Cigars.com now for this incredible and competitively priced offer.