After six years of conversations and shared interests in a high-quality industry like premium tobacco, 2026 marked the consolidation of the Cigar Collective –a group backed by Asian and American capital that brings together four prominent boutique brands to offer their products on the international market.
According to Jonathan Almánzar, CEO of Linga Cigars –a participating brand in the collective– the idea is to combine experience and skills in logistics, sales, and distribution across two of the world’s largest markets: the United States and Asia.
Under the slogan Four Brands, One Standard, the Cigar Collective groups together Linga, La Fama, Cattam, and White Star, leveraging decades of combined experience in premium cigar creation and an industry perspective enriched by the diverse backgrounds of those participating in the initiative.
Individually, Jonathan and Linga continue to promote their regular production lines, while introducing a fresh focus toward creating special and limited editions tailored for independent retailers or chains, building exclusivity among the brand’s most loyal clientele.
