This spring, Villiger Cigars North America will add two new sizes to its 1888 Nicaragua line.

At this week’s 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas, Villiger will show off the 1888 Nicaragua Churchill and Gordo to retailers. Blend-wise, they use a Nicaraguan binder and fillers from Nicaragua and Pennslyvania. The line is produced at Villiger de Nicaragua, the company’s factory in Nicaragua, which is run in partnership with Joya de Nicaragua.

  • Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Churchill (7 x 47) — $9.60 (Box of 20, $192)
  • Villiger 1888 Nicaragua Gordo (6 x 60) — $10 (Box of 20, $200)

Villiger introduced the 1888 Nicaragua line last year in three sizes. The two new sizes are the longest and thickest sizes for the line.

Both cigars are expected to ship to retailers in May.

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halfwheel's coverage of the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show is sponsored by Drew Estate.
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