E.P. Carrillo has started shipping their latest cigar, the E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2023. This annual limited edition release is the first time it's being made in another factory outside of the Dominican Republic.
Rick Rodriguez of CAO fame and Luciano Meirelles of Luciano cigars are collaborating on a new project, The Maker. The new cigar will be released at the "My Old Kentucky Herf" event, The limited-edition cigar is available nationwide and distributed by “My Old Kentucky Herf” (Fatash Cigar cigars and lounge).
Oettinger Davidoff has announced a new version of their Zino Nicaragua line: The Zino Nicaragua Half Corona with a pre-cut cap. Since launch, the line has seen the addition of a Gordo vitola in 2022, now Davidoff is adding this pre-cut half corona to the Short Torpedo, Robusto, Toro and Gordo cigars.
Powstanie has announced a new Connecticut Blend cigar available in four vitolas for PCA.
The Eiroa CBT 51 made its debut at Christian Eiroa's birthday event which took place during the 2023 PCA trade show. Now that cigar will be released to the public in limited form.
E.P. Carrillo has announced their latest cigar, E.P. Carrillo 2023 TAA Exclusive, is now shipping. E.P. Carrillo's TAA series is an exclusive blend produced and distributed to the Tobacconist's Association of America retail members. The blend for this years version includes an Ecuadoran Connecticut wrapper, USA binder, and fillers from both the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.
During Drew Estate’s latest “Freestyle Live: Special Edition” broadcast on April 27 the company announced that every Barn Smoker VIP attendee will receive a 12-count box of Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Flying Pig (100mm x 60) as part of their VIP ticket package. Additionally, Drew Diplomat Program retailers who register and attend any Barn Smoker, will be able to purchase as many as five 12-count H99 Flying Pig boxes to sell in their stores with a suggested retail price of $246 per box. This opportunity for Drew Diplomat Program retailers is limited to as many as 50 per Barn Smoker event.
Founders Cigar Co. has announced a shift in manufacturing and complete update to blend branding with new coloring, deeper historical references, and clear and concise imagery for each blend. The company will debut the new blends and packaging at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) tradeshow later this week.
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; POISON DART. Like all other Black Works Studio cigars, it is rolled at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.