Casa de Torres – A Cigar Brand by Schuster
The cigars from Casa de Torres are the first and to this day the most successful proprietary brand of the August Schuster family. With its over 100 years of family tradition, it has written a significant chapter in German tobacco history.
The Roots in Bünde
The story began with Hermann Schuster, a trained baker who founded a cigar factory in Bünde in 1897. His sons Richard and Georg joined the company. After their deaths, Hermann's son, Dr. Arnold Schuster, took over the business. The daughters of the family were also active in cigar manufacturing. However, the true milestone for the company as it stands today was set in 1909 by Dr. August Schuster, who brought his expertise into the family’s cigar production. He not only shaped the Westphalian city of Bünde as an important hub for the German cigar industry but also influenced the brand itself. The family tradition continued with Dr. Hans Schuster, who took over the company in 1953 and led it for 30 years. From 1983 onward, brothers Manfred and Philipp Schuster carried on the business.
Premium Cigars from Nicaragua: Casa de Torres
The tradition established by the Schuster family lives on in their cigar brands. Their products represent the highest quality and are indispensable in specialty shops. Among the well-known brands are Partageno, Lepanto, C. Mendoza, Casa de Torres, Brazil Trüllerie, and the popular Maria Mancini.
To become less dependent on external producers, the Schuster family decided in the 1990s to manufacture handcrafted longfiller cigars under their own label in Nicaragua.
Casa de Torres Cigars: Classic, Edition Especial, Maduro Selection
One of the best-selling cigars from Nicaragua is the Casa de Torres. These cigars were developed in 1998 in collaboration with a Nicaraguan manufacturer and are exclusively produced for the Schuster family. Today, the brand includes three lines:
- Casa de Torres Classic: Introduced in 1998, this line features tobaccos from outstanding harvest years. It offers classic formats like Panatela, Toro, and Perfecto.
- Casa de Torres Edition Especial: This aromatic series has been part of the range since 2007. The handcrafted longfillers are known for their creamy smoke.
- Casa de Torres Maduro Selection: Introduced in 2009 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Schuster family business, the Maduro variant offers a pleasant smoking experience with a hint of sweetness.
