Karen Berger Cigars Ships Halftime Habano Timeout and Cigarillo Habano
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.
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.




