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News: Joya de Nicaragua Extends Modern Lineup with JOYA SILVER

There’s been a lot of pre-IPCPR news coming out that doesn’t rally fit in with what I think the overall theme of my blog is, and I skip over a lot of stories that don’t interest me and, by extension, I don’t feel like my readers would be interested in. I’m sure most readers see these stories elsewhere so it’s not like your really missing out anyway. I happen to have an affinity for Joya de Nicaragua going back many years, so when they have news to share, chances are I’ll be passing it along: 

 

National Release of Silver Shines on JOYA Family of Cigars

The Joya line-up represents the adventurous and non-traditional side of the Most Nicaraguan Cigar. With it, JDN has pushed the limits of our factory and showcased the many sides of our people and products, varying from mellow and flavorful blends like Joya Cabinetta, going through fun and friendly cigars like Joya Red, and more sophisticated complex like Black.

 

The national release of Joya Silver is a shining representation in the Joya family of our continuous quest for a truly unforgettable smoke. Silver is a box pressed cigar that delivers a dynamic complexity of fresh spice, chocolate and cherry notes. Its oscuro upper-priming wrapper showcases the perfect complement between the richness of the Nicaraguan fillers and the refined sweetness of the Ecuador grown wrapper and Mexican binder. The result is a medium to full body smoke that achieves an indulging matching of flavors.

Joya Silver 1

“With each Joya, we’ve aimed to cater to modern aficionados by accompanying them through their smoking journey, from beginners to connoisseurs; the line-up represents an evolution of flavor and complexity, each blend being a distinct and peculiar perspective of Nicaraguan tobacco interfused with leaves from other origins. Another feature of our Joya line is that it comes at incredible retail price. With Joya Silver we’re expanding this experience with a medium to full blend,” said Juan Martínez, Joya de Nicaragua Executive President. He continued, “Together with already popular Joya variants, Silver will continue to generate excitement among modern smokers and make their taste exploration much more rewarding.”

Joya Silver 2

“In the year of our 50th anniversary, we want to be recognized as a cigar factory that delivers the expected timeless quality of a Nicaraguan cigar, but that is also willing to evolve and take on new challenges. On top of creating a cigar for the Joya Line with a more complex flavor profile, we wanted to create a strong visual impact. Joya Silver’s packaging is probably the edgiest in our portfolio, making it a smoke that shines.” said Mario Pérez, Joya de Nicaragua’s General Manager.

 

JOYA SILVER will be available in four sizes:

  • Ultra 6 1⁄4 x 46, MSRP $6.30
  • Toro 6 x 52, MSRP $7.80
  • Corona 5 1⁄4 x 42, MSRP $6.30
  • Robusto 5 x 50, MSRP $7.10

Joya Silver 3

JOYA SILVER will be available to all US retail shops during the upcoming IPCPR 86th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas in July 2018. As usual, Drew Estate will distribute the brand in the USA as part of our exclusive agreement. SILVER will also be available worldwide through our International Marketing Division and JDN’s partners.

 

About Joya de Nicaragua

Established in 1968, Joya de Nicaragua is Nicaragua’s first and oldest cigar factory in operation. This year we celebrate our biggest milestone yet, our 50th anniversary.

JDN’s commitment to quality along with their skillful and resilient people have brought their handmade cigars to over 50 countries around the world, making it Nicaragua’s most international brand.

This year, JDN pays tribute to the birth of the Nicaraguan cigar industry and celebrates five decades of being the most Nicaraguan cigar.  For more information, please visit www.joyacigars.com

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News: Mombacho Cigars Announces Shipment of Cosecha 2013

There’s a secondary piece of good news here, and that’s that product is getting out of Nicaragua.  I smoked the Cosecha 2012 last year in the desert of Las Vegas at Mombacho’s media party and it was really good, although the environment was less than ideal. I have a lot of good memories from that event, meeting the Mombacho team, seeing old media friends and spending some time with the late Gary Laden among them.  I still can’t remember if I like the Mombacho Liga Maestro or Tierra Volcan, one I didn’t care for and one I loved.  Anyway, take a read about the new Cosecha 2013:

 

MOMBACHO CIGARS ANNOUNCES WORLDWIDE SHIPMENT OF COSECHA 2013

After a seven-week delay, Cosecha 2013, a yearly limited edition release from Mombacho Cigars, has shipped to the United States, Canada and Europe.

 

Mombacho Cigars S.A. announced today that the highly anticipated Cosecha 2013 has shipped to the United States.  Cosecha 2013 is a vintage Nicaraguan puro and will be available at select cigar retailers in the near future.  The shipment of this special cigar was delayed nearly two months due to the turmoil currently engulfing the country of Nicaragua. The cigars will be distributed to retailers around the world once they reach the US.

 

“Cosecha is a project that has been in my heart since the day I started working with Mombacho,” said Claudio Sgroi, President and Master Blender of Mombacho Cigars. “True vintage is hard to find in the cigar industry and we have created a cigar that showcases the best of Nicaraguan tobaccos with Cosecha.  Cosecha 2012 was great and Cosecha 2013 may be even better.”

Cosecha 2013

The Spanish word “Cosecha” translates to “harvest” in English and is the perfect name to convey the genuine vintage nature of the Cosecha line. The Cosecha 2013 is the second release of this limited vintage line and features Nicaraguan tobaccos harvested in 2013. The cigars have been in the aging room at Casa Favilli, Mombacho’s factory in Granada, since 2014. Currently, Cosecha 2014 and 2015 have already been rolled and are resting in the aging room at Casa Favilli until ready for distribution.

 

Cosecha 2013 is a 6 x 52 toro with a pigtail cap and is available in 10-count boxes with an MSRP of $21.95 per cigar.  A total of 800 boxes were produced.  The entire production of Cosecha 2013 sold out due to the quick growth in demand from cigars smokers around the world.

Mombacho Cosecha 2013

“The Cosecha line has become our most highly anticipated and sought after cigar,” said Robert Rasmussen, Brand Manager of Mombacho Cigars. “Cosecha 2012 was a huge hit for us and I’m expecting Cosecha 2013 to be even bigger.”

 

The current unrest in Nicaragua has caused many delays in the cigar industry and the release of Cosecha 2013 was no exception.  “The situation in Nicaragua has put many of us behind. Things are getting better and we are working hard to keep our team safe and get back to a normal schedule,” said Sgroi.

 

ABOUT MOMBACHO CIGARS

Mombacho Cigars, S. A. was founded in 2006 to provide premium handmade cigars through memorable experiences in select markets around the world, including Canada, China, Italy and, since 2014, the United States. Mombacho produces all of its products at its factory in Granada, Casa Favilli, where over 30 members of the Mombacho Family work. For more information, contact Robert Rasmussen, Brand Manager of Mombacho Cigars at rob@mombachocigars.com.

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News: Cornelius & Anthony to Release The Gent & Mistress

From the “better late than never” file, here’s the details on Cornelius & Anthony’s two new releases. I  these mentioned in a trade publication some time ago, and was waiting for the press release, then kinda felt left out when I started seeing it come out around the blogosphere. This morning I was scouring Gmail for another unrelated email and came across this one in the “spam” folder! Thanks Google! So, it’s not particularly breaking news, but, as a fan of the brand, I would be remiss if I didn’t pass on the details.

 

Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars is proud to release The Gent and Mistress lines at this summer’s 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. Both The Gent and Mistress are produced at the La Zona factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

 

Both lines will be released in 4 sizes and presented in boxes of 20. The Gent and Mistress are limited production releases only available to retailers attending the 2018 IPCPR. They will be available again next summer, 2019.

 

THE GENT

The Gent is a cigar that takes sophistication to the next level. From the feel of its velvety Ecuadorian Rosado wrapper in your hand, to a finish that is silky smooth; The Gent exudes an elegance of flavor that is unforgettable.

 

Gentle spice from richly aged Nicaraguan and Honduran filler tobaccos warm the senses. Together with a perfect hint of sweetness from our US grown binder, The Gent has a beautiful depth of flavor. This box-pressed cigar has a legendary refinement that draws you in from the first puff to the very last. This luxurious blend is one you

 

MISTRESS

The Mistress is an intoxicating blend intended to ignite your senses.

 

This multi-faceted cigar is dense with bold flavor. Robust filler tobaccos from Pennsylvania provide a hearty spice that will arouse your palate. Wanton sweetness from our US grown binder along with an alluring Ecuadorian Habano wrapper unify this spice; creating a cigar with unmatched depth and character.

 

Made with passion, the Mistress is incomparably balanced and delivers vivid flavor from start to finish.

Variety is the spice of [cigar] life!

C&A Gent Mistress

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News: Island Lifestyle Importers Releasing Island Club Cigars

Happy Independence Day!  Here’s another news item from Island Lifestyle Importers!  I smoked a sample of this last week and wrote about it in last Sunday’s post. I really enjoyed it and the price is incredible, a premium cigar at a budget price. Read on:

 

Island Lifestyle Importers is releasing for national distribution the “Island Club” line of cigars at this year’s International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Convention in Las Vegas.  The Island Club cigar is comprised of all aged Nicaraguan filler and binder tobacco and wrapped in a beautiful Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf with a covered foot.  These cigars are manufactured in a boutique factory in Esteli, Nicaragua by 9 pairs of dedicated rollers.

 

The line consists of five sizes: Robusto 5×52, Corona Gorda 5⅝x46, Toro 6×52, Torpedo 6⅛x52, Churchill 7×52 and packaged in bundles of 20 cigars.  The cigars carry a notably low suggested retail price of $3.95 – $4.75.

·  Island Club      Corona Gorda $3.95

·        Robusto $4.25

·        Toro $4.50

·        Torpedo $4.50

·        Churchill $4.75

The Island Club Connecticut is a mild to medium cigar in strength but has multiple layers of complex flavors.  “While many Connecticut cigars have a grassy or bitter taste, these Island Club cigars have notable flavors of light spice, leather and tea.  This is an impressive cigar for any celebration or special occasion but the price point makes them perfect to enjoy while golfing, fishing, hunting or just relaxing with friends.” said Ryan Frailing, Vice President of Island Lifestyle.  “From a value proposition they are competing with cigars that are more than twice the price.  We believe they are the perfect addition to our lineup of cigars.”

 

The Island Club cigars will be available along with Island Lifestyle Cigars and Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories in the Tommy Bahama/Island Lifestyle Cigars booth (1631) at this year’s show.

 

Island Lifestyle Importers is the exclusive manufacturer of Island Lifestyle Cigars and Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories since 2010.  They are also the exclusive world-wide licensee of Tommy Bahama branded accessories since 2015.  These accessories are known for their innovative designs, cutting edge technology and island theme inspired art.

 

www.IslandLifestyleImporters.com

            Exclusive Manufacturer of 

Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories

              & Island Lifestyle Cigars

 

 

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News: Screwpop® Tool to Offer Revolutionary Magpulse™ Cigar Cutter

Screwpop© is at it again with another cigar accessory.  This one looks neat, and I was impressed with the Chopo™ and their punches have held up very well over time.  I see two areas where they seem to have strayed from their usual schtick, no key ring,and you can’t open a bottle with it, but I suppose they made the same leap with their cigar ashtray too.  Looks like a neat cutter!

 

The latest in compact and highly functional tools, Screwpop® introduces – Magpulse™ cigar cutter, a revolutionary force in cutting technology.
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Magpulse1Magpulse™ capitalizes on the dual properties of ultra-strong neodymium rare earth magnets.  Simply press (and hold) the centralized trigger to experience Magpulse™ thrust open using “repulse” magnetic force phenomena.  

 

Magpulse2When deployed, the Magpulse™ slider blade is held open by magnetic attraction to a few small metal tabs embedded within the main body assembly (trigger side).  These small metal tabs serve to provide a temporary anchor (that keep the assembly open) until the trigger is completely released.

 

Magpulse3Once reoriented in the hand, the Magpulse™ trigger then works as a “semi-friction break”.  It applies a small linear force to the face of the slider blade.  In concert, the trigger friction-break and attraction force harmonize for a smooth closure of the Magpulse™ – resulting in a premium tip cut.

 

The stylish Magpulse™ is brought to life using the latest and best in CNC milling technology.  Each cutter has ultra-sharp blades and the main body is milled entirely from 6061T6 aerospace grade solid aluminum billet (with a durable anodized finish for years of use).  

 

Manufacturing — CNC Machined 
Main Body — 6061T6 Aerospace Grade Aluminum Billet (anodized)
Cutting Blades and Trigger Parts — 440c Stainless Steel (hardened)
Packaging — Decorative Gift Box
Retail Price — $99.95
Release Date — September, 2018
Intellectual Property Status — Patent Pending USPTO (utility patent)
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