On September 19, Zigarren Herzog was awarded by one of the prestigious Cigar Trophy Awards 2025, This is an award given by the specialized international magazine Cigar Journal on behalf of the global cigar community and are considered the most important audience awards in the industry, which is why it holds one of the highest recognitions in the international tobacco’s world. Since its creation in 1998, the Cigar Journal has recognized brands, places and personalities that stand out for their exceptional quality and commitment to the cigar’s world. They have the particularity that the winners are not chosen by jury, but directly by the world community of the cigar lovers. The 2025 Award took place at the recently Dortmund Fair, in Germany.

“The Best Lounge in Europe” award was received by La Casa del Habano in the Port in Berlin, recognizing the concept of “enjoyment with style” and highlights the successful generational change within this franchise as well.

Mr. Maximiliano Herzog, founder of Zigarren Herzog, created in 1997, who received the trophy said: “……. During all these years La Casa del Habano in the Port has not only grown, but also it has become an example of values, transmitted to new generations. This award is also a recognition of the company aimed at the future, with a fresh business vision, although with a great respect for the tradition”.

Likewise, Mr. Jan Hundsdorfer, CEO of Zigarren Herzog, expressed “……. This award honors not only the architecture ad atmosphere of the lounge, but also what it represents: perseverance, character and deep understanding of the desires of fans in a constantly changing world”.

La Casa del Habano in the Port: The Habanos culture with a view of the water.

La Casa del Habano in the Port, is located in the west of Belin, combines the elegance of the Habanos world with the strong aesthetics of port architecture of the city in a harmony that remembers the Malecon in Havana: water, spaciousness, aroma of Habanos and the feeling that time here passes differently. That is why this franchise has become of the scene of a true Habano culture in many occasions.

With the Cigar Trophy 2025, Zigarren Herzog opens a new chapter with renewed leadership, clear values and aspiration to continues setting standards in the cigar scene in the future.