The Story Behind Andre Garcia
Hailed as the Rolls-Royce of Cigar Cases, Andre Garcia has been revolutionising the world of luxury cigar storage since 2003.
Founded in
2003
Kolkata
The Founders
The Roy Brothers
Started by the Roy brothers, Abhik and Anindya, Andre Garcia is hailed as the Rolls-Royce of Cigar Cases — a brand born from passion, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Brought up in a family of academicians, it was during Abhik Roy's tenure with a multinational company that a chance meeting with Robert Franzblau in 2000 at the Ambiente Trade Fair in Frankfurt, Germany, turned out to be a decisive moment.
Franzblau, founder-president of America's oldest mail order cigar company, Thompson Cigar, promised to place the first order for cigar cases once Roy launched his own company.
The Visionary
The Man & His Passion
Roy returned with a renewed gusto and quit his salaried job and became a full-fledged entrepreneur. He always believed that if you know the functionality of a product, the design becomes more or less apparent. This turned out to be his raison de succès.
Andre Garcia revolutionised the world of cigar cases with its St James Collection, Pack & Go, Manhattan, the Golf and Buffalo Horn Collection, for which Roy has a patent.
Andre Garcia brand's guiding principle is one size does not fit all. Roy pioneered a spectrum of sizes to accommodate anything from a short trip, for which one might like a solo smoke, to a party, at which one intends to offer cigars to all the guys.
Striving for multiplicity, Andre Garcia crafted 1–, 2–, 4–, 5–, 6–, 8–, 10–, 16– and 20–finger cases in various designs, leather grains, dimensions, and colors, as well as widths and lengths.
If you are the kind of person who treasures his cigars more than anything else, you must try an expensive cigar container. Cigars can be fussy products to store and they need the right humidity and air to remain fresh and aromatic.
Abhik Roy
Founder, Andre Garcia
Craftsmanship
A Legacy of Excellence
Every Andre Garcia case is handcrafted by skilled artisans using time-honored techniques. Each piece undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure it meets the exacting standards that have made the brand legendary.
Our cases feature genuine Spanish cedar wood lining to maintain optimal humidity, premium leather sourced from the finest tanneries, and meticulous attention to every stitch and detail.
From the innovative Pack & Go — a patent-pending design featured in Robb Report and Cigar Aficionado — to the exquisite Buffalo Horn Collection with its unique hand-polished horn caps, every collection tells a story of relentless pursuit of perfection.
Milestones
Our Journey
The Decisive Meeting
Abhik Roy meets Robert Franzblau at the Ambiente Trade Fair in Frankfurt, Germany — the spark that ignites the Andre Garcia vision.
Andre Garcia is Born
The Roy brothers launch Andre Garcia from Kolkata, India, beginning a journey to create the finest cigar cases in the world.
Pioneering Collections
Introduction of the St. James Collection and Buffalo Horn Collection — revolutionary designs that redefine cigar case craftsmanship.
Cigars for India
Andre Garcia begins importing cigars for the Indian market, becoming the first company in a century to do so. Blends now featured at Taj and Marriott lounges.
International Recognition
The patent-pending Pack & Go is named Robb Report Front Runner 2009 and featured in Cigar Aficionado's Good Life Guide 2009.
Carbon Fibre Innovation
Launch of the limited edition Carbon Fibre Collection — genuine carbon fiber with crush-resistant aluminum shell and cedar lining.
Harris Tweed Partnership
The Harris Tweed Collection debuts, bringing authentic Scottish heritage — handwoven in the Outer Hebrides — to the world of cigar cases.
The Legacy Continues
Over two decades of excellence. Andre Garcia continues to expand its collections, serving discerning collectors across the globe.
Experience the Difference
Join the discerning collectors who trust Andre Garcia to preserve their most precious cigars. Every case is a masterpiece.