Casa Caraballo Adds Distribution in Colombia

Casa Caraballo has announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Yanes Cigar SA that will bring its cigars to Colombia.

For the launch in the country, the company is releasing its Casa Caraballo 828 Oscuro and Claro in the 5 x 52 robusto vitola, while the 828 Silverback will be available in a 6 x 52 torpedo format, and the Apache will be available in the Romance size, a 5 5/8 x 46 corona vitola.

“Colombia’s an emerging market, and the new generation is in the exploratory phase of cigar smoking,” Mario Caraballo told halfwheel when explaining the selection of sizes that will be included in the debut. In particular, he noted that the robusto and cigars with similar ring gauges make it easier for new cigar smokers to enjoy.

Yanes Cigar SA is led by Yosue Yanes, who comes from a tobacco family in Cuba. After immigrating to Colombia, he launched his cigar distribution company that is headquartered in Medellin and works closely with the country’s top cigar and liquor stores.

“It’s always exciting when you partner with a company overseas,” Caraballo added. “Colombia is a new market for premium cigars from Central America. This project has been in the works for the last year, and finally, the brand is registered, and we have a reliable partner for our South American expansion.”