Nereus – Lure Cigars x Valacari Cigars Collaboration

Introducing Nereus, a limited collaborative cigar from Lure Cigars and Valacari Cigars—two boutique brands coming together to create a blend that highlights the strengths and signature styles of both houses. Crafted in Nicaragua and built entirely from premium Nicaraguan tobaccos, Nereus delivers a bold yet refined smoking experience designed for aficionados who appreciate depth & balance and a little spice.

The Nereus is presented in a 5½ x 60 box-pressed Gordito, offering a thick, satisfying format that produces dense smoke and rich flavor with every draw. The blend features a sun-grown Habano-seed wrapper from Estelí, wrapped over a Nicaraguan binder from Estelí and five-year-aged filler tobaccos from Condega and Estelí. This all-Nicaraguan composition creates a profile that is earthy, flavorful, and layered with natural sweetness and spice.

Handcrafted at La Tabacaria Cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua, the cigar showcases the factory’s meticulous construction and commitment to quality. From first light, expect a rich body with notes of toasted earth, pepper, cocoa, and subtle sweetness, supported by the complexity that only well-aged Nicaraguan tobacco can provide.

The name Nereus draws inspiration from mythology. It references the hippocampus, a Greek sea creature described as having the upper body of a horse and the tail of a fish—a symbolic blend of power and fluidity. The concept also nods to the “Year of the Horse” in the Chinese Zodiac, giving the project an additional layer of meaning and storytelling that reflects the creative identities of both brands: Valacari’s classical artistic imagery and Lure’s ocean-inspired themes.

The result is a cigar that feels both mythic and modern—an expertly balanced collaboration that celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and the deep traditions of Nicaraguan cigar making.

Vitola: 5½ x 60 Gordito (Box-Pressed)
Wrapper: Estelí Sun-Grown Habano
Binder: Estelí, Nicaragua
Filler: Condega & Estelí (5-Year Aged)
Factory: La Tabacaria Cigars – Estelí, Nicaragua
Strength: Medium to Full

For cigar lovers who appreciate unique collaborations and bold Nicaraguan flavor, Nereus is a standout release that deserves a place in the humidor.

Nereus is available at kingoftheleaf.com in 5 packs and bundles of 10