Villiger Cigars was established in 1888 by Jean Villiger in the small town of Pfeffikon, Switzerland. Villiger remains headquartered in Pfeffikon to this day. The company manufactures and sells more than 1.5 billion cigars worldwide annually.
The Villiger De Nicaragua Gran Churchill 2024 is the latest member of a limited series that kicked off in 2022. This big 178mm x 52 ring gauge stick combines a smooth Ecuadorian wrapper, a Mexican binder, and a blend of Nicaraguan and US filler tobaccos. The flavor profile offers a solid balance of coffee, chocolate, pepper, tobacco, and a touch of honey — not too heavy, but full enough to keep you interested.
Burn time sits comfortably between 75 to 90 minutes, making it perfect for those who want to slow down and enjoy a medium-bodied smoke. Only 1,200 boxes of 10 cigars each were made, presented in a glossy wooden box featuring Nicaragua’s volcanic landscape.
If you appreciate cigars with a bit of character that don’t shout but hold your attention, this one fits nicely. Good construction, steady burn, and a mild sweetness in the smoke make it a reliable addition for your humidor — but don’t wait, these won’t last long.
