Don Emmanuel Cigars announced this week its official expansion into Panama, marking another milestone in the brand’s growing international presence and continued momentum across key cigar markets. The brand’s debut in Panama was marked by an official launch event on Thursday, January 29, held at Club Unión’s Muelle.
Representing Don Emmanuel Cigars in Panama is Erick Villarreal, a Panamanian native with years of experience in the banking sector and formal training in bar and restaurant consulting. Villarreal further developed his expertise through professional work in Lima, Peru, and brings both industry insight and a genuine passion for premium cigars to the brand’s presence in Panama.
Panama’s established cigar culture and appreciation for refined pairing experiences make it a natural market for Don Emmanuel Cigars. The brand’s debut line, Anunnaki, is co-blended by Don Emmanuel in collaboration with legendary Master Blender Eladio Díaz at Tabacalera Díaz Cabrera in the Dominican Republic.
Crafted using seven distinct tobaccos — including a rare Dominican wrapper and a Mexican San Andrés Negro binder — the Anunnaki line is designed to evolve throughout the smoking experience, offering balance, complexity, and a refined progression from beginning to end.
