Raíces Cubanas has announced its expansion into Germany. VCF/Woermann Cigars will handle distribution for Raíces Cubanas. VCF is Vandermarliere Cigar Family, the parent company of Oliva Cigar Company. It was in 2022 that they acquired Woermann Cigars, a company with its own brands and a distribution network.
In 2024, the Raíces Cubanas factory launched its own line of brands. Raíces Cubanas Cigars is a partnership between Raíces Cubanas factory owners, the Endemaño family, and Ralph Montero (a former partner in Alec Bradley). The company was initially launched in the U.S. market. Now Raíces Cubanas has set its sights on the international market. Two of Raíces Cubanas’ lines are being offered to Germany: Raíces Clásico and Raíces C5 Black.
Raíces Clásico is being offered in three sizes:
- Robusto: 5 x 50
- Toro: 6 x 52
- Figurado: 5 3/16 x 54
Meanwhile, Raíces C5 Black is also being offered in three sizes:
- Robusto: 5 x 52
- Toro: 6 x 52
- Gordo: 6 x 60
“We are very excited to present the Raíces brand to cigar enthusiasts in Germany,” commented Ralph Montero in a press release. “This is the first step in the expansion of Raíces into cigar markets around the world.”
Raíces Clásico and C5 Black will begin shipping on June 16th to cigar retailers within Germany.
