Life moves faster than ever. Real conversations, deep connections and moments of pure appreciation are becoming rare. At Culebra, we celebrate these timeless values. We invite people to slow down and appreciate the finer things in life.
Handmade cigars embody tradition, values and respect that are passed from one generation to the next. At Culebra, we connect the young and the experienced, bridging generations through the shared appreciation of the craftsmanship behind cigars.
Cigars represent more than just a product. They embody a cultural tradition that has existed for centuries across the world. At Culebra, we value this culture and welcome those who wish to discover, understand, and become part of it.
Culebra was founded in 2025, the Chinese Year of the Snake, by two Swiss entrepreneurs, Nicolas Schwarz and Oliver Kneubühl. Culebra means “Snake” in Spanish. It embodies a new Swiss cigar brand for handmade cigars from the Dominican Republic in a long-established industry.
Culebra cigars are the product of our shared passion for hand-rolled cigars and commitment to excellence. Our goal is simple: Craft cigars with rich, balanced aromas that can be smoked by both newcomers and experienced aficionados.
Nicolas Schwarz, a former investment banker and snake owner, brings a unique perspective to Culebra. He believes a cigar is a piece of culture, a handcrafted expression of taste and tradition.
Oliver Kneubühl is a corporate lawyer. With his refined taste and being a connoisseur of cars, watches and fine spirits, he complements Culebra’s vision. Oliver is fascinated by the craftsmanship and artwork involved in making a good cigar.
Every cigar begins long before it reaches the humidor. Its story starts with a seed — smaller than a grain of sand — that carries within it the potential for complexity, strength, and aroma. From the first planting to the moment a cigar is rolled, years of patience, skill, and
AFTER AN EVENT IS BEFORE AN EVENT – We are thrilled to invite you to a very special occasion: our first event with a cigar sommelier, Tiziano Marazza, hosted at the elegant venue Seejogg in Weiningen (https://www.seejogg.ch). 🗓 When: Saturday, November 8🕡 Time: 18:30 – latest 23:00 CET📍 Where: Seejogg,
On October 5, Culebra had the honour of taking part in Switzerland’s biggest premium cigar event, the Big Smoke 2025. The 11th edition of the Big Smoke took place at the Casino Theater Winterthur with more than 200 visitors. For years, the Big Smoke has been a cornerstone of Swiss cigar
Last weekend, we officially launched Culebra at TAO’S Restaurant & Bar in Zürich — and what a night it was! Over the course of the evening, more than 100 cigar aficionados, friends and family members gathered to celebrate the launch of our first Robusto cigar, La Primera, and to discover its flavours and aromas. The feedback was overwhelming,
