Skelton – All Cigars

Skelton, the brand with the dancing skeleton, has developed into an impressive success story since its founding in 2017. Thanks to outstanding quality and a successful brand presence, it quickly secured a loyal following.

Popular Cigar Brand: Skelton or Skel Ton?

But let's start at the beginning: The German label founder Tonio Neugebauer is himself an enthusiastic aficionado and comes from the tobacco industry. It was only natural that he would bring his own cigars to market. The morbidly cheerful dancing skeleton in the logo is due to Tonio's sense of wordplay.

Tonio would prefer to market his cigars under the name "Skel Ton." However, we live in the Age of the Internet, which demands search engine-friendly terms. And let's be honest: anyone who only knows these cigars by hearsay is unlikely to enter the name that way into a browser. So, let's stick with "Skelton."

Sustainable Packaging

And since we're on the topic of modern-day relevance: Tonio is committed to sustainable packaging. The 21st century requires solutions to the challenges of our time, and here, Skelton is a pioneer. Contrary to pessimistic voices that see Germany's innovation potential in danger, Tonio relies on modern techniques.

The boxes in his Live Your Dreams series are made without fossil resources. Instead, a granulate of cellulose, starch, paper fibers, chalk, and clay is molded using a technique called paper injection molding. This packaging is so sustainable that it could theoretically be composted—though it is a bit too thick for that. By the way: Skelton boxes are not only environmentally friendly but also aesthetically pleasing!

Skelton Cigars – Made by Plasencia

Let's get to the heart of the matter: the cigars. Tonio, who pays great attention to detail, leaves nothing to chance here either. Skelton is closely associated with Plasencia, one of the most renowned manufacturers of premium cigars in the world. Plasencia produces over 45 million cigars annually, including for more than 30 other brands, of which Skelton is one.

The Skelton cigars produced at Plasencia use top-quality tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua, benefiting from Plasencia's decades of expertise. This collaboration allowed Tonio Neugebauer to realize his vision of high-quality and authentic cigars.

Alternative to Skelton Live Your Dreams: Skelton Xrelaxx

The spicy, medium-bodied "Live Your Dreams" is the classic line in Skelton's portfolio. Those who appreciate milder but no less aromatic cigars should try the Skelton Xrelaxx, introduced in 2023.

In terms of flavor, the Xrelaxx cigars offer a harmonious profile with notes of wood, earth, cocoa, and a hint of coffee. With increased aging, these hand-rolled cigars should become even rounder and more balanced.

The cigars in the Xrelaxx series are packaged in a gold-gloss glass jar with a hand-painted logo on the lid. Although this jar does not serve as a humidor, with a bit of creativity, it could still provide a special storage solution.