Cigar News: Southern Draw Announces Fraternal Order White and Fraternal Order Black

Today, Southern Draw Cigars announced two cigars exclusive to Cigars International: Fraternal Order White and Fraternal Order Black. Both cigars are rolled at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Esteli, Nicaragua like all other Southern Draw releases. Both will be available at CI retail locations Friday, May 23rd in limited quantities.

“Cigars International is a great partner for Southern Draw Cigars and these retail exclusive releases exemplify their dedication to our growing partnership with their retail stores, hard-working staff and loyal consumers. Private label products are becoming increasingly popular among cigar smokers and allow Southern Draw Cigars to fulfill the high-demand retail consumers “needs and wants” for new and innovative products outside of our regularly scheduled releases. We offer a BIG thanks to the retail staff and managers for the months of blind tasting and their feedback that led to selecting the two blends we are offering today,” said Robert Holt – Founder of Southern Draw Cigars.

Jeff Kocher, VP of Merchandising added “Cigars International is proud to collaborate once again with Southern Draw Cigars on these two new exciting projects for CI Nation. Both Fraternal Order blends are crafted at AJ Fernandez’s factory and are must-tries for fans of Robert Holt‘s previous releases. We believe they’ll be a great addition to the CI retail stores, and to the humidors of those who love complex, Nicaraguan blends.”

General Information:

Fraternal Order White – Barber Pole

Wrapper: Ecuador & Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua & Dominican Republic
Size: Toro (6.0 x 52)

Fraternal Order Black – San Andres Maduro

Wrapper: Mexico San Andres Maduro
Binder: Ecuador
Filler: Nicaragua & Honduras
Size: Gran Gordo (7.0 x 60)

Each of the lines is packed in 10-count bundles or mazos with embossed stickers and matching bands. Both are limited production releases, although the company did not give exact production. Pricing is $79.99 for the mazo of 10 for the White, and $84.99 for the mazo of 10 for the Black.