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Karen Berger Cigars Ships Halftime Habano Timeout and Cigarillo Habano

September 17, 2025 Inspector X 1 min read

Karen Berger Cigars is rolling out two new releases this week, including the company’s first-ever cigarillo. Both cigars are crafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, and will reach retailers in limited quantities.

Halftime Habano Timeout

The first new cigar is the Halftime Habano Timeout, a 4 x 60 vitola featuring a pigtail cap and closed foot.

Blend Details

  • Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano

  • Binder: Nicaraguan

  • Filler: Nicaraguan

  • Vitola: 4 x 60

  • MSRP: $7

  • Packaging: 50-count boxes

This cigar extends the Halftime line, which debuted in May with the Halftime Maduro Timeout. That release used an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper, Indonesian Sumatra-seed binder, and Nicaraguan fillers.

Karen Berger Halftime Habano

Cigarillo Habano

Karen Berger Cigars also introduces the Cigarillo Habano, marking its first cigarillo release. This small-format cigar is designed for smokers looking for a quick yet flavourful experience.

Blend Details

  • Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano

  • Binder: Ecuadorian Habano

  • Filler: Ecuadorian Habano

  • Vitola: 3 ½ x 22

  • MSRP: $2

  • Packaging: 50-count boxes

Limited Production Release

Both cigars are manufactured at Karen Berger’s Estelí factory. While the company has not disclosed total production numbers, it has confirmed that these are limited releases.

Distribution to retailers begins Friday, making this week the official launch for both the Halftime Habano Timeout and the Cigarillo Habano.

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