Casa Carrillo announces the release of Battleborn Warriors, a Veterans
Day Limited Edition cigar created to honor the men and women whose courage and sacrifice protect our
freedom.

The project was inspired by Lionel H. McKoy, a decorated U.S. Navy veteran and long-time member of
the Casa Carrillo family. Lionel served for two decades, rising to Petty Officer 2nd Class, and deployed on
carriers including the USS Midway, USS Forrestal, and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during the Gulf War
and Operation Desert Storm.

For Ernesto Perez-Carrillo III, Lionel’s story left a mark that would eventually shape Battleborn.
“Lionel is part of our family. He served our country for twenty years, carried responsibilities most
of us will never know, and then came here to work alongside us. I’ll never forget my first
conversation with him about his time in service. At one point, he got emotional and a tear ran
down his face. In that moment, I knew I was in the presence of a true hero — and Battleborn was
conceived right then.”

Lionel himself reflected on the honor:
“Serving on carriers like the Eisenhower, Midway, and Forrestal during Desert Storm and the
Gulf War shaped who I am. To see a cigar created in honor of that journey — and to know it will
help other veterans — means more than I can put into words.”

Crafted with a bold USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, strong Mexican and Nicaraguan binders, and
aged Nicaraguan fillers, the 6 x 56 Battleborn Warriors delivers a rich, full-bodied smoke. This
commemorative release is limited to 2,500 numbered boxes of 20, each with a collectible Battleborn logo
dog tag.