When Karen Berger (aka the Cigar Queen due to her hard-earned experience in the cigar industry) met and married the legendary cigar impresario Don Kiki Berger, it was a marriage made in cigar heaven. Together, they created Don Kiki Cigars, which is a seed-to-cigar crafter with a tradition of generating memorable smokes. Their Don Kiki Brown Label exemplifies their fine tradition. Handmade in Esteli, Nicaragua, the Don Kiki Brown Label wears a dark, brown Ecuadorian Criollo wrapper that masterfully cloaks a Corojo binder and premium Nicaraguan fillers. This winning combination blends perfectly to give the Don Kiki Brown Label its woodsy, chocolatey, and spicy flavor profile. A medium to full bodied cigar, the Don Kiki Brown Label’s complex, yet balanced flavors and aromas will satisfy veteran and novice cigar aficionados alike.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper Color
Mixed
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Some cigars have two different wrappers that are placed in a decorative manner, such as the barber pole or pinstripe cigar.
Wrapper
Ecuadorian
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Ecuador is the perfect place to grow wrappers, because it is located on the Equator! And it has rich soils too. The weather conditions, with a nearly permanent cloudy sky, provide a natural shade, protecting the wrapper plants from sunshine and allowing the tobacco to grow thin and light. Ecuador supplies Connecticut and Sumatra type wrappers to many cigar factory in the world.
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Ecuador is the perfect place to grow wrappers, because it is located on the Equator! And it has rich soils too. The weather conditions, with a nearly permanent cloudy sky, provide a natural shade, protecting the wrapper plants from sunshine and allowing the tobacco to grow thin and light. This climate allows tobacco growers to grow Connecticut-seed wrapper in the shade without shade cloths, resulting in more economical wrapper.
Maduro
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Featuring the darkest color found in cigar wrappers, maduro leaves are dark brown to almost black in color, and come from the primings furthest up on the plant. Having seen more sun, maduro wrappers tend to be richer and contain more nicotine than their lighter counterparts. Although somewhat intimidating in appearance, do not assume that all maduros are super strong - many can be milder than other types of wrappers, as well as naturally sweeter.
Binder
Nicaragua
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
Nicaraguan cigar binders are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Binders grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro binders are all produced in Nicaragua.
Filler
Cuban Seed Nicaraguan
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
Esteli Cigar Factory
The Esteli Cigar Factory, S.A. is a seed-to-cigar family-owned company that is located in Esteli, Nicaragua, which is considered one of the top tobaccos and cigar producing regions in the world. It is owned by Karen Berger, aka the Cigar Queen, who was the wife of the late cigar legend Henry “Don Kiki” Berger. The Esteli Cigar Factory produces their own brand of cigars such as the Don Kiki and the K by Karen Berger.
Perfecto, Full, Mixed, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $147.00 | $118.95 FREE SHIPPING | $28.05 | 590 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
| Single | $7.35 | $6.65 | $0.70 | 30 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
Perfecto, Full, Colorado Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $142.80 | $107.95 FREE SHIPPING | $34.85 | 535 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
| Single | $7.14 | $6.45 | $0.69 | 30 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
A full-strength, Nicaraguan puro, the Don Kiki Gold label is handmade in Nicaragua. Its dark maduro wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and filler combine to give the Don Kiki Gold Label a spicy and woodsy flavor profile.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper Color
Mixed
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Some cigars have two different wrappers that are placed in a decorative manner, such as the barber pole or pinstripe cigar.
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Maduro
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Nicaraguan cigar wrappers are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Wrappers grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro wrappers are all produced in Nicaragua.
Binder
Nicaragua
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
Nicaraguan cigar binders are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Binders grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro binders are all produced in Nicaragua.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
Esteli Cigar Factory
The Esteli Cigar Factory, S.A. is a seed-to-cigar family-owned company that is located in Esteli, Nicaragua, which is considered one of the top tobaccos and cigar producing regions in the world. It is owned by Karen Berger, aka the Cigar Queen, who was the wife of the late cigar legend Henry “Don Kiki” Berger. The Esteli Cigar Factory produces their own brand of cigars such as the Don Kiki and the K by Karen Berger.
Giant, Full, Mixed, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 10 | $131.24 | $108.95 FREE SHIPPING | $22.29 | 540 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
| Single | $13.12 | $11.80 | $1.32 | 55 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
Toro, Full, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $168.00 | $141.95 FREE SHIPPING | $26.05 | 705 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
| Single | $8.40 | $7.60 | $0.80 | 35 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
The K by Karen Berger 25th Anniversary was created to celebrate a quarter of a century of fine cigar crafting by Karen Berger and her late husband Don Kiki. The blend for this limited edition cigar was developed as a collaboration between Karen and master cigarmaker AJ Fernandez, who happens to be Berger’s farming neighbor. The cigar features an oily, dark chocolatey Connecticut Habano Broadleaf wrapper expertly placed over a Mexican San Andres binder and a Nicaraguan filler. Once lit, it offers a full-bodied smoking experience with a rich complexity.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper Color
Maduro
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Maduro wrapper can go from dark coffee brown with a reddish tint to blackish brown (the latter also called Oscuro).
Wrapper
USA Connecticut Habano
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
This dark, sun-grown leaf stems from the Connecticut River Valley, much like its more well-known cousins, Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf. Rich with hearty flavor, Connecticut Habano perfectly mixes the smoothness of Connecticut with the complex spice found in traditional Habano wrappers.
Binder
Mexican San Andres
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
The San Andres region in Mexico is known for producing some of the best tobacco in the world. The tobacco is stalk cut and valued for its rich dark color and used to make noteworthy maduro wrappers and binders.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
AJ Fernandez
Cuban expatriate AJ Fernandez produces handmade cigars in Esteli, Nicaragua at the Tabacalera Fernandez factory. Fernandez learned everything he knows about tobacco and cigarmaking from his late grandfather, cigar legend Alejandro Robaina.
Toro, Medium, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $320.00 | $283.95 FREE SHIPPING | $36.05 | 1415 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
| Single | $16.00 | $14.40 | $1.60 | 70 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
The K by Karen Berger Habano is a medium-bodied cigar that is hand rolled in Nicaragua. It is a Nicaraguan puro that features a reddish-brown Habano wrapper. The K by Karen Berger Habano offers up notes of earth, tobacco, pepper, and spice.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper Color
Natural
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Natural wrapper, also known as Colorado Claro, is light brown in color.
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Habano
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Nicaraguan cigar wrappers are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Wrappers grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro wrappers are all produced in Nicaragua.
Binder
Nicaraguan Esteli
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
The Esteli region of Nicaragua is well-regarded for producing some of the finest tobacco in the world. Tobacco grown in this area is valued for its aroma, flavor, and strength.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Esteli
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
Esteli Cigar Factory
The Esteli Cigar Factory, S.A. is a seed-to-cigar family-owned company that is located in Esteli, Nicaragua, which is considered one of the top tobaccos and cigar producing regions in the world. It is owned by Karen Berger, aka the Cigar Queen, who was the wife of the late cigar legend Henry “Don Kiki” Berger. The Esteli Cigar Factory produces their own brand of cigars such as the Don Kiki and the K by Karen Berger.
Robusto, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $210.00 | $188.95 FREE SHIPPING | $21.05 | 940 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
Toro, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $231.00 | $194.95 FREE SHIPPING | $36.05 | 970 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
| Single | $11.55 | $10.40 | $1.15 | 50 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
The K by Karen Berger Fresh 5-Cigar Sampler was curated by Karen Berger aka the Cigar Queen, and widow to the late cigar legend Don Kiki Berger. Tucked inside each humidified pack are one-each, toro-sized K by Karen Berger Connecticut, Habano, Maduro and one limited-edition Don Kiki Platinum Label and one limited-edition Don Kiki Gold Label. All are handmade in Esteli, Nicaragua.
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| $32.00 | $27.95 | $4.05 | 135 | Backorder | | |
The Karen Berger Toro Fresh 4-Cigar Sampler is a must-have selection from this popular brand. Each specially designed humidified pack comes with one each, toro-sized K by Karen Berger Connecticut, Habano, Cameroon, and Maduro cigar. All four cigars are hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua.
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| $29.00 | $22.95 | $6.05 | 110 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
The K-Fire by Karen Berger was named after the high temperatures that pilones (or piles) of tobacco leaves reach during fermentation. On average a single pile can weigh approximately 3,500 pounds. The leaves’ moisture and the weight of the piles generate heat that can reach up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. This starts the fermentation process. The K-Fire cigar features a dark chocolatey Mexican San Andres wrapper, which covers an Ecuadorian Habano binder and a Nicaraguan filler. This savory three nation blends offers a memorable smoking experience that is well-balanced and rich in flavors and aromas.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper Color
Maduro
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Maduro wrapper can go from dark coffee brown with a reddish tint to blackish brown (the latter also called Oscuro).
Wrapper
Mexican San Andres Maduro
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Mexican tobacco is very dark and the best leaves can be used as maduro wrappers. San Andres Maduro is a thick, medium bodied dark leaf, also called San Andres Morron. Like Connecticut Broadleaf, San Andres Maduro is stalk cut and used for binder and wrapper.
Binder
Habano Ecuador
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
Habano Ecuador is a Cuban-seed tobacco that is grown and cultivated in Ecuador using traditional Cuban methods.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
Esteli Cigar Factory
The Esteli Cigar Factory, S.A. is a seed-to-cigar family-owned company that is located in Esteli, Nicaragua, which is considered one of the top tobaccos and cigar producing regions in the world. It is owned by Karen Berger, aka the Cigar Queen, who was the wife of the late cigar legend Henry “Don Kiki” Berger. The Esteli Cigar Factory produces their own brand of cigars such as the Don Kiki and the K by Karen Berger.
Toro, Medium, Maduro, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 20 | $290.00 | $260.95 FREE SHIPPING | $29.05 | 1300 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
| Single | $14.50 | $13.80 | $0.70 | 65 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
While its name implies that this medium-bodied cigar was meant for tailgate parties, the Tailgate by Karen Berger is a versatile cigar that can be enjoyed on any occasion. The cigar’s Nicaraguan binder and filler are draped by a dark, savory Sumatran wrapper. This delectable blend delivers a complexity of flavors with smooth transitions that will please the palates of seasoned as well as novice aficionados. Once rolled, the cigars are placed in a collectible box that resembles a classic truck with a tailgate that allows you to access the cigars.
Cigar Origin
Nicaragua
Most cigars are manufactured in the Caribbean and Central America.
Despite many decades of war and revolution in this Central American country, the cigar industry has thrived due to the hard work and tenacity of Cuban exiles to the land such as Plasencia, Padron, Oliva, Ortez, and others. Tobacco has been a force of social stability, and the country is now one of the principal exporters of premium cigars in the world.
Strength
Wrapper Color
Natural
Cigar wrapper color varies from green (Double Claro or Candela) to black (Maduro or Oscuro) with a full range of browns in between.
Natural wrapper, also known as Colorado Claro, is light brown in color.
Wrapper
Indonesian
The wrapper is the last tobacco leaf to be rolled on the cigar, so it is the one the smoker will see.
Tobacco is grown in many islands of the Archipelago but, as far as cigars are concerned, Sumatra and Java are the ones. Sumatra Wrappers are worldwide known. Central Java (Vorstenland) and East Java (Besuki) give fillers and wrappers in abundance. Indonesia is a key country for cigar tobacco.
Binder
Nicaragua
The binder is a full tobacco leaf that is used to roll the cigar, binding the filler tobaccos together.
Nicaraguan cigar binders are produced mainly in Esteli and Jalapa, both lands with volcanic soil and excellent climate for growing tobacco. Binders grown in Jalapa have sweet undertones. Corojo, Habana2000, Criollo, and Maduro binders are all produced in Nicaragua.
Filler
Nicaragua
Filler is the term used to describe the tobacco inside a cigar or the "guts" of the cigar.
Rolled by
Handmade
Handmade cigars are completely made by hand from start to finish.
Manufacturer
Esteli Cigar Factory
The Esteli Cigar Factory, S.A. is a seed-to-cigar family-owned company that is located in Esteli, Nicaragua, which is considered one of the top tobaccos and cigar producing regions in the world. It is owned by Karen Berger, aka the Cigar Queen, who was the wife of the late cigar legend Henry “Don Kiki” Berger. The Esteli Cigar Factory produces their own brand of cigars such as the Don Kiki and the K by Karen Berger.
Toro, Medium, Natural, from Nicaragua
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| Box of 14 | $116.00 | $97.95 FREE SHIPPING | $18.05 | 485 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
| Single | $8.29 | $7.50 | $0.79 | 35 | In Stock Ships 12/26 | | |
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