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News: Alec Bradley Announces Limited Edition Collector’s Series Trilogy Cigars

I’ve actually been hoping Alec Bradley would bring these back for about 15 years! I remember smoking and enjoying a bunch of these back around 2004, buying a box of them from Atlantic Cigars when they were in New York when I couldn’t find them locally. I really liked them and was disappointed when they went away. I’m pretty sure it was my introduction to Alec Bradley Cigars, as it was most peoples. I’m quite sure they were well under $100 for a box of 20 though!  The triangle press torpedo was pretty cool. 

 

Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Shipping Limited Edition Trilogy Collector’s Series Next Week

2000 Ten-Count Keepsake Boxes of Each Toro Sized Authentic Corojo, Exotic Maduro and Native Cameroon to Hit Tobacconists’ Shelves for Holiday Season.

 

Alec Bradley Cigar Co. today announced that the Limited Edition, Collector’s Series, Trilogy keepsake boxes will begin shipping to tobacconists next week. Trilogy Authentic Corojo, Exotic Maduro and Native Cameroon are being released in their own unique “cigar-press” shaped boxes, paying homage to the triangular mold created by Alec Bradley brand owner, Alan Rubin in the early 2000s. Only two thousand collectable 10-count boxes of each of the tree cigar blends are being presented in the triangle pressed, 6″ x 52 ring gauge Toro format.

“Trilogy has been a passion project for me since I started with Alec Bradley in 2017,” said second generation cigar maker, Bradley Rubin. “I’m honored that my dad, Alan, finally allowed me to move forward with the project; and now we have the opportunity to share a part of Alec Bradley’s history with our brand advocates, old and new.”

 

Introduced in 2002, Alec Bradley Trilogy was the first triangular shaped cigar to hit the premium cigar market. A testament to Alec Bradley’s creativity and innovation, Trilogy set the stage for other unique brands and blends, including one of the earliest “large ring gauge” cigar lines, MAXX and Cigar Aficionado’s “96-Rated, Number 1 Cigar of the Year,” Prensado Churchill.

 

 

Although Alec Bradley Trilogy may still be found on some tobacconists’ shelves, sales for the line took a decade’s long hiatus. In August of this year, the company collaborated with a Florida tobacconists to resurrect the line in a sampler featuring 6 Robusto shaped cigars of each blend.

 

All three Trilogy cigars – Authentic Corojo, Exotic Maduro and Native Cameroon- have been blended to mirror their original flavor profiles. The iterations share the same Honduran Connecticut seed binder and fillers from Nicaragua and Honduras. Exotic Maduro features a Maduro wrapper from Jalapa, Nicaragua; Authentic Corojo features a Corojo wrapper from Jamastran, Honduras; and Native Cameroon features a true Cameroon wrapper from the central African nation of the same name. MSRP has been set to $15.00 per cigar/ $150.00 per box, before any applicable taxes. Trilogy will begin shipping next week to appointed tobacconists. Alec Bradley Trilogy cigars are being produced at Tobacos De Oriente, Danli, Honduras.

 

 

“The Trilogy packaging is just as unique as the cigars inside,” Bradley Rubin continued. “Just in time for the holiday season, any cigar enthusiast would truly be grateful to receive one, two or all three of the keepsake boxes of the historical Trilogy cigars!”

 

About Alec Bradley Cigars

Founded by Alan Rubin in 1996, Alec Bradley has been acknowledged as one of the world’s leading producers of fine, handmade premium cigars. Alec Bradley has received the cigar industry’s highest critical acclaim for its Prensado, Tempus, MAXX and Black Market premium cigars, to name a few. Their commitment to satisfying cigar enthusiasts worldwide is demonstrated by their passion for excellence, creativity and the highest quality standards.

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News: Davidoff Debuts Gastronomy Series During Miami Art Week

If you happen to be in Miami next week, and are a fan of art, food and cigars, this might be something to check out!

 

THE DAVIDOFF GASTRONOMY SERIES: THE MIAMI EDITION TAKES PLACE DURING ART WEEK 2021

 

Tastemakers are invited to an exclusive culinary experience designed to excite the senses this December.

 

 

Davidoff Cigars, proudly announces that their “Gastronomy Series”will return during Miami Art Week, when close to 100,000 art lovers and event goers will once again descend all over Miami. The weeklong event in collaboration with Sunny’s at Lot 6 will be located at 7357 NW Miami Ct., in the Little River area of Miami from Wednesday November 30th through Saturday December 4th, 2021.

 

Due to COVID- 19, annual festivals, and the most nationally and internationally recognized annual events were postponed. December 2021 marks the time where Davidoff Cigars looks forward to bringing the public the ultimate lifestyle event during Miami Art Week. Those wanting to enjoy a journey of the senses are invited to dine at this exclusive location and enjoy their after-dinner cocktails at the Davidoff Lounge. The lounge will feature a delicious array of specialty cocktails and spirits selected to pair perfectly with one of Davidoff’s world-class and iconic cigars.

 

Sunny’s, the pop-up that celebrated much popularity during the pandemic, is the brainchild of the same team behind Jaguar Sun. The beloved eatery returns this winter serving a wide selection of steaks and seafood, all cooked over a live fire. Guests can expect all their favorites from the original menu to return, along with an expanded seafood and raw bar selection, more sides, and vegetarian options. The menu will also feature brand new cocktails and the signature assortment of ice-cold martinis and Manhattans, poured tableside, re-creating the outdoor steakhouse experience. This extraordinary culinary experience, curated to speak to the most sophisticated palate, will finish with an exquisite Davidoff Cigar.

 

The Davidoff Lounge at Sunny’s will be open Wednesday November 30th through Saturday December 4th, 2021, and dinner reservations will be available by booking via their website: www.jaguarsunmia.com

 

The Davidoff Gastronomy series during Art Week promises new and innovative culinary flavor experiences paired together with beautiful, classic Davidoff cigars. We invite you to join us…

 

ABOUT OETTINGER DAVIDOFF 

Oettinger Davidoff Group, with 3,100 employees around the world, traces its roots back to 1875 and remains family-owned to this day. The company is dedicated to the business of producing, marketing, distributing, and retailing premium-branded cigars, tobacco products and accessories. The premium-branded cigar business includes Davidoff, AVO, Camacho, Cusano, Griffin’s, Private Stock, Zino and Zino Platinum.

 

 ABOUT DAVIDOFF FOUNDER ZINO DAVIDOFF 

Zino Davidoff was a man whose entire life, was dedicated to creating the very best cigars possible. Zino’s journey began in 1911 with his first store opening in Geneva, Switzerland and now has evolved to the brand that we know today. Zino Davidoff believed in the importance of time. How it should, at every opportunity, be filled beautifully. Time lies at the very heart of our philosophy. It is, after all, the one thing everyone at Davidoff – then and now – has dedicated to cultivating, drying, curing, blending, and tasting the very best tobacco in the single-minded pursuit of creating only the very finest cigars. It takes time to create an exceptional cigar. And, as Zino would undoubtedly agree, it takes time to properly enjoy that cigar.

For more information visit on the web: www.davidoffofgeneva.com 

Follow Davidoff via social media @DavidoffCigars

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News: Partagas Decadas 2021 Cigar Announced

Partagas seems to release special edition cigars fairly regularly, but the Decadas is one that always seems to be pretty special. A Cameroon wrapper grown in Brazil seems pretty interesting!  I’ve been a fan of Partagas cigars for several decades, it seems like the Partagas No. 10 was something special back in the 90s, and I smoked tons of No. 4s. They were one of the cigars that made me appreciate the Cameroon wrapper early on.  

 

Partagas Decadas 2021 is an artistically blended, limited edition expression that celebrates the element of discovery. Created to honor the intrepid spirit of Partagas’ founder Ramón Cifuentes, this new release features an exotic Brazilian-grown Cameroon wrapper, a first for Partagas.

 

A spectacular example of tobacco mastery, this rarefied offering features a curated selection of tobaccos that deliver an exquisitely refined smoking experience.

 

Matt Wilson, senior brand manager of Partagas said, “Partagas Decadas 2021 was created for cigar connoisseurs who seek extraordinary smoking experiences. The blend was developed to deepen the intrigue of our proprietary, Brazilian grown Cameroon wrapper and delivers the ultimate super premium indulgence. This is a smoke that the true cigar lover should seek to add to their collection.”

 

Partagas Decadas 2021 features a rare and delicate Cameroon wrapper grown in Brazil’s fertile Bahia region. There, the microclimate and curing process produce a creamy leaf that blends beautifully with other varieties of tobacco.

 

The super-premium offering boasts a blend of proprietary tobaccos from various Nicaraguan growing regions including Ometepe, Esteli and Nicaraguan Jalapa, and is layered with a rich Dominican Piloto Cubano. A Connecticut Havano binder completes the blend. The aged tobaccos come together to deliver nutty, earthy accents with pleasant pepper notes, culminating in a memorable, layered smoking experience.

 

 

Developed to optimize the tobaccos that comprise Partagas Decadas 2021, the blend will be released in a single size. Meticulously handcrafted according to the exacting standards set forth by Ramón Cifuentes, the 6” x 52 cigar called Toro will sell for $17.99 per cigar. Presented in individual coffins encased in ten-count boxes, Partagas Decadas 2021 is handcrafted by artisans at General Cigar Dominicana in Santiago, D.R. The brand is rolling out at cigar shops throughout November, 2021.

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News: Plasencia Ships Cosecha 149 Cigar

Here’s some news from the folks at Plasencia Cigars. I’ve enjoyed the Plasencia branded cigars and this one looks interesting.

 

Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower, established in 1865, announces that the much-anticipated Plasencia Cosecha 149 cigar brand is now shipping to retailers across the nation. The blend first appeared at the 2021 PCA (Premium Cigar Association) which took place this past July in Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

 

The Spanish word “cosecha” translates to harvest.  The Plasencia Cosecha 149 commemorates the Plasencia family’s 149th yearly tobacco harvest which took place in 2014. The Plasencia family felt that the aged tobacco from the 149th harvest had reached perfection this year, and thus the Plasencia Cosecha 149 was created.

 

The Plasencia Cosecha 149 is a Box-Pressed Honduran puro using tobacco from the Plasencia family’s various Honduran farms. This medium to full-bodied blend features plenty of spice and toasty crispness (which is unique to Honduran tobacco). The smoking experience changes to a smoother, balanced middle finish. Housed in 10-count boxes the Cosecha 149 boasts a beautifully designed copper foil band.

 

 

The Plasencia Cosecha 149 blend comes in 10 count boxes and is expressed in three vitolas:

Santa Fe: a Box-Pressed Gordito 4.875 X 60.  MSRP $12.00

La Vega: a Box-Pressed Robusto 5 X 52 MSRP $13.00

Azuacualpa: a Box-Pressed Toro 6 X 52 MSRP $14.50

 

Plasencia Cigars CEO Nestor Andres Plasencia said: “The Plasencia Cosecha 149 is an exciting project for us. Honduran tobacco is incredibly unique. We strongly felt that to commemorate our 149th harvest the cigar needed to set itself apart.”

 

For more information, visit: www.plasenciacigars.com, and follow @PlasenciaCigars on social media.

 

ABOUT PLASENCIA CIGARS

Plasencia Cigars is one of the world’s leading growers of first-class tobacco. The Plasencia family has been pioneering the industry since 1865 when Don Eduardo Plasencia began growing tobacco in Cuba, and five generations of the Plasencia family have continued the legacy. Today, Plasencia Cigars produces more than 35 million handmade cigars per year, and harvests tobacco on more than 3,000 acres across several countries in Central America, including Nicaragua,

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News: Black Works Studio Ships Hive Specialty Cigars

I may have posted about this when it was announced, but since we keep bees here at the CigarCraig compound, I think it’s pretty cool, so I’m passing this little news item along. I may have to pick one up, even though my storage is bursting at the seams… 

 

Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is now shipping the highly anticipated release. Hive is a collection of specialty cigars hand-made at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.This was a small batch release offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to those retailers who attended PCA 2021.

 

“HIVE is an idea I’ve had for a few years now. The Killer Bee & Green Hornet lines are some of our most popular and over the years I’ve played with a lot of different ideas for both.

 

The HIVE is a mix of some of my favorite Bee & Hornet samples that have yet to be released. For anyone that is a fan of the Killer Bee & Green Hornet, this is a must have!” says James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.

 

HIVE

Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper(s): Ecuador Maduro, Connecticut, Candela

Binder: Honduras Habano

Filler: Nicaraguan

Hive Mix Box (27 count) MSRP $12.50

 

These cigars are an expression of art showcasing the talent, technique and tobacco of our boutique cigar factory; Fabrica Oveja Negra. BLK WKS cigars are available for purchase through OvejaNegra Brands. For more information visit OvejaNegraCigars.com.

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