Antique Cigar Boxes

Elevate Your Cigar Brand with Premium Custom Packaging

Whether you’re a boutique cigar brand launching exclusive blends, an established manufacturer expanding retail distribution, or a cigar shop creating house brands, our custom cigar boxes provide the sophisticated packaging that reflects your products’ quality and craftsmanship. With over 10 years of manufacturing excellence serving US businesses, we understand the tobacco industry’s unique requirements and deliver packaging solutions that meet both regulatory standards and aesthetic expectations.

Our comprehensive packaging solutions include retail display boxes, protective shipping containers, and premium gift packaging—all customizable with your branding, designed to protect delicate cigars, and manufactured to the exacting standards this luxury market demands.

Why Premium Cigar Boxes Matter

Protect Premium Products from Damage

Cigars represent significant investments requiring careful protection from physical damage, humidity fluctuations, and crushing during transportation and storage. Professional cigar boxes provide the structural integrity necessary to safeguard these delicate tobacco products throughout distribution channels.

Proper packaging prevents the wrapper damage, structural crushing, and physical impacts that compromise cigar quality and customer satisfaction. Premium construction maintains product integrity from your facility through retail display to customer purchase.

Communicate Quality and Heritage

The cigar industry thrives on tradition, craftsmanship, and perceived quality. According to the Cigar Association of America, packaging significantly influences purchasing decisions in the premium cigar segment, where presentation communicates the care and expertise invested in product creation.

Custom cigar boxes featuring sophisticated designs, premium finishes, and attention to detail signal to customers that the cigars inside merit their premium positioning. Professional packaging justifies higher price points and builds the brand equity necessary for long-term market success.

Meet Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Tobacco products face strict federal and state regulations regarding packaging and labeling. Professional cigar boxes incorporate required warning statements, health disclosures, and regulatory information in compliant formats that meet legal requirements without compromising aesthetic appeal.

Our packaging team stays current with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) requirements and state-specific regulations, ensuring your packaging meets all applicable standards while maintaining the sophisticated presentation your brand requires.

Create Gift-Worthy Presentation

Cigars frequently serve as gifts for celebrations, milestones, and special occasions. Premium packaging transforms individual cigars or collections into impressive gifts requiring no additional wrapping, expanding your market beyond personal consumption to include the lucrative gift segment.

Professional presentation appeals to customers seeking thoughtful gifts for cigar enthusiasts, corporate clients, wedding parties, and special celebrations—markets that support premium pricing and higher average transaction values.

Comprehensive Cigar Box Packaging Solutions

Retail Cigar Display Boxes

Professional packaging optimized for retail environments and customer display:

Individual Cigar Boxes: Premium packaging for single premium cigars with sophisticated designs featuring brand identity, cigar details, and regulatory compliance.

Multi-Cigar Gift Boxes: Elegant packaging for 2, 3, 5, or 10-cigar collections creating gift-ready presentations for special occasions and celebrations.

Sampler Box Collections: Curated selections showcasing variety across your product line, encouraging trial and introducing customers to your full range.

Limited Edition Packaging: Special release designs for exclusive blends, commemorative cigars, and seasonal offerings commanding premium positioning.

Wholesale and Distribution Boxes

Protective packaging for shipping and bulk distribution:

Master Carton Boxes: Sturdy outer packaging protecting multiple retail units during wholesale distribution and transportation to retail locations.

Protective Shipping Containers: Reinforced construction preventing damage during carrier handling and long-distance shipping for e-commerce and distribution.

Bulk Storage Solutions: Organized packaging for warehouse inventory management and retail backstock with clear labeling and stacking efficiency.

Transport Protection: Heavy-duty solutions maintaining optimal humidity and preventing physical damage during transportation from manufacturers to distributors and retailers.

Custom Branded Cigar Packaging

Professional packaging showcasing your brand identity:

Full-Color Printing: Vibrant graphics reproducing brand imagery, cigar photography, and sophisticated designs with exceptional quality and detail.

Premium Finishes: Luxury presentation with options including foil stamping, embossing, spot UV, and specialty coatings communicating premium positioning.

Band and Label Integration: Coordinated designs complementing cigar bands and labels maintaining consistent brand identity across all customer touchpoints.

Vintage-Inspired Designs: Classic aesthetics referencing traditional cigar culture while incorporating modern branding and contemporary design sensibilities.

Specialty Cigar Box Applications

Purpose-built solutions for specific needs:

Humidor-Style Packaging: Spanish cedar-lined paperboard creating traditional aesthetic while providing functional humidity maintenance for retail display.

Travel Cigar Cases: Compact, protective packaging for portable cigar collections designed for travelers and mobile cigar enthusiasts.

Event and Wedding Favors: Custom packaging for cigars given as wedding favors, corporate gifts, or special event commemoratives with personalized designs.

Cigar Shop House Brands: Private label packaging for retailers offering exclusive house blends requiring distinctive packaging differentiating from manufacturer brands.

Our Custom Cigar Box Manufacturing Process

Step 1: Brand and Compliance Consultation

We begin by understanding your brand positioning, target market, and specific product requirements. Our team discusses cigar sizes, quantities per box, regulatory compliance needs, and your vision for packaging aesthetics reflecting your brand identity.

We address required warning statements, TTB compliance, state-specific regulations, and any additional labeling requirements ensuring your packaging meets all legal standards while maintaining sophisticated presentation.

Step 2: Design Development

Our creative team develops packaging designs balancing luxury aesthetics with regulatory compliance:

Heritage-Inspired Designs: Classic cigar packaging aesthetics incorporating traditional elements while maintaining contemporary relevance and brand differentiation.

Modern Sophisticated Styling: Contemporary designs appealing to younger demographics while respecting cigar culture traditions and established market expectations.

Compliance Integration: Required regulatory text incorporated seamlessly into designs maintaining visual appeal while meeting legal disclosure requirements.

Brand Storytelling: Packaging designs communicating your brand heritage, tobacco sourcing, craftsmanship, and unique positioning in competitive markets.

Step 3: Material and Finish Selection

Choose materials and finishes appropriate for premium cigar packaging:

Premium Paperboard: Thick, substantial paperboard communicating quality and luxury appropriate for premium tobacco products.

Specialty Coatings: Protective finishes maintaining appearance while providing moisture resistance and handling durability.

Metallic Accents: Gold, silver, or copper foil stamping adding luxury details catching light and attention on retail displays.

Textured Finishes: Embossing, debossing, or specialty textures creating tactile experiences reflecting premium product positioning.

Step 4: Structural Engineering

Box structures designed for cigar protection and presentation:

Custom Sizing: Precise dimensions accommodating specific cigar formats from robustos and torpedos to churchills and double coronas.

Interior Configuration: Dividers, slots, or custom inserts securing individual cigars preventing movement and damage during handling.

Closure Mechanisms: Appropriate closures balancing security, ease of access, and presentation elegance—from magnetic closures to traditional tuck-end designs.

Humidity Considerations: When specified, interior treatments or linings helping maintain appropriate humidity levels during retail display.

Step 5: Quality Manufacturing and Delivery

Precision production ensuring consistent quality:

Color-Accurate Printing: Rigorous color management maintaining brand consistency across production runs and reorders.

Finish Application: Expert application of foils, embossing, and specialty finishes with consistent quality and proper adhesion.

Structural Quality: Die-cutting precision ensuring proper fit, easy assembly, and reliable closure mechanisms.

Standard Production: 10-12 business day turnaround with nationwide delivery supporting product launches and inventory requirements.

Industries and Applications We Serve

Premium Cigar Manufacturers: Established brands requiring sophisticated packaging reflecting product quality and brand heritage.

Boutique Cigar Makers: Small-batch producers creating distinctive blends requiring unique packaging differentiating from mass-market competitors.

Cigar Retailers and Lounges: Shops creating house brands or offering exclusive selections requiring custom branded packaging.

Tobacco Distributors: Wholesale operations supplying retailers requiring protective shipping packaging and branded retail boxes.

Event Planners and Wedding Services: Professionals providing cigar favors and gifts requiring custom packaging for special occasions.

Corporate Gift Companies: Businesses offering premium cigars as client gifts, employee appreciation, or executive presents.

Online Cigar Retailers: E-commerce operations requiring protective shipping packaging creating branded unboxing experiences.

Why Choose Color Icon Packaging for Cigar Boxes

Decade of Experience with Premium Products

Over 10 years manufacturing packaging for luxury goods means we understand the quality expectations and presentation standards essential in premium markets like cigars.

Regulatory Compliance Expertise

We navigate TTB requirements and state-specific tobacco regulations, ensuring your packaging meets all legal standards while maintaining sophisticated aesthetics.

No Die or Plate Charges

We never charge die fees or plate charges that add unexpected costs. Your quoted price is comprehensive and final.

Accessible 100-Box Minimums

Test new blends, limited releases, or special editions without massive inventory commitments. Our low minimums support boutique operations and product experimentation.

Premium Finishing Capabilities

Advanced finishing options including metallic foils, embossing, and specialty coatings create the luxury presentation premium cigars demand.

Fast Production Turnaround

Standard 10-12 business day production supports efficient inventory management and timely product launches in competitive markets.

Pricing and Ordering Information

Cigar boxes pricing varies based on several factors:

Quantity: Starting at 100 boxes with volume discounts on 1,000+ orders providing optimal wholesale pricing for established brands.

Size and Configuration: Single cigar boxes or multi-cigar collections with custom sizing for specific cigar formats.

Material Selection: Premium paperboard grades and specialty materials affecting pricing based on quality positioning and protection requirements.

Finishing Options: Foil stamping, embossing, spot UV, and specialty coatings adding luxury at competitive rates.

Design Complexity: Intricate designs, multiple color applications, and sophisticated graphics priced according to production requirements.

Request your free custom quote today for detailed pricing tailored to your specific needs and production volume.

Nationwide Service Coverage

Color Icon Packaging serves cigar businesses throughout the United States, delivering custom cigar boxes nationwide with reliable carriers ensuring on-time arrival supporting your production schedules and retail requirements.