The Lowcountry Veterans Home is partnering with Cigars of Charleston and Casa Carillo Cigars to launch the Battleborn Cigar, a limited-edition blend created to honor U.S. military veterans and support transitional housing programs for those who have served.
Two local launch events will be held:
- Thursday, Nov. 6 – Cigars on 17, 920 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 12–5 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 7 – Cigars on Maybank, 2817 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, 12–5 p.m.
Only 2,500 boxes of the Battleborn Cigar will be produced. Each set includes a collectible Battleborn-branded dog tag and a special foot band displaying the motto of the 5th Special Forces Group: “Forged in strength, built for honor, designed to perform.”
The project was inspired by Lionel H. McKoy, a two-decade U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Midway, Forrestal, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. McKoy, now shipping manager at Casa Carillo, worked with the company to create a meaningful tribute to his fellow service members.
Dan Greenwald, owner of Cigars of Charleston, secured one of a handful of national promotional events after highlighting the Lowcountry’s strong veteran community. Casa Carillo Cigars will donate $50 from every box sold, while Cigars of Charleston will contribute 100% of proceeds from individual cigar sales to Lowcountry Veterans Home. Both store locations will also donate a portion of all sales from Nov. 6–10 to the organization.
“Being in a community means being part of a community,” Greenwald said. “I couldn’t think of a group more deserving of our support than the veterans who rely on Lowcountry Veterans Home for housing and stability.”
Lowcountry Veterans Home, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides transitional housing, meals, transportation, and employment services to veterans experiencing homelessness in the Charleston area. Through its partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the organization has served hundreds of veterans in a drug- and alcohol-free environment focused on long-term independence.
“Community partners like Dan make all the difference,” said Courtney Williams, executive director of Lowcountry Veterans Home. “Their generosity allows us to stay focused on our mission—ensuring every veteran has a place to call home.”