Jean Villiger started his cigar company at the age of 28 in Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1888. The company grew over the years into the world’s leading producer of “Swiss” cigars, renowned for its high-quality, innovative products and tobacco expertise. True to its history of innovation, Villiger & Sons chose this 120th anniversary celebration as the perfect venue for introducing a new cigar that represents a marked departure from its roots: Villiger 1888.
The Villiger 1888, the first hand-rolled premium cigar produced by Villiger & Sons, celebrates the specialized tradition of craftsmanship for which premium cigar-making is known. Its development was personally overseen by Heinrich Villiger, whose decades-long commitment to the tobacco industry has earned him a reputation as “one of the last grand old men of the tobacco world.” His knowledge of tobacco leaf and manufacturing of cigars spans many decades and many miles of travel throughout the world. Mr. Villiger was intimately involved in procuring the help of skilled artisans, selecting the cigar’s premium tobacco leaves and wrappers, and determining its final, handcrafted composition.
Join us at both Habana Premium Cigar Shoppes on Saturday, September 11th from 11am-5pm for this premier Cigar event!
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