The PCA Tradeshow is just around the corner, which means new cigars are coming to a lounge near you! Some of the new cigars, and their detail are below, along with some other news pertaining to the cigar community at large.
First things first, there are a number of new exhibitors at this years PCA Tradeshow. Included in these new exhibitors, are Rodriguez Cigars from the Florida Keys. Rodriguez Cigars started in Cuba in the 1940s, before the Cuban government started nationalizing private plantations. The Rodriguez family moved to the Key West, and continued their cigar journey. Once they were established, they expanded their operation in Nicaragua. The Rodriguez Cigar Company has become one of the premier cigar manufacturers in the Florida Keys.
There are plenty of new cigars being announced at the Tradeshow. However, there are a few highlighted in this article. The first being the Foundation 10 Year Anniversario. This special cigar will come in one vitola: a 7x58 Salomon. The cigar is constructed with a Connecticut Broadleaf Habano Hybrid Wrapper, Brazilian Mata Fina Binder, and Fillers from Esteli, Condega, and Jalapa. The Foundation 10th Anniversaio will be an estimated $35 per single.
Tim Ozgener from Ozgener Family Cigars is also releasing a new line this year. The Karatoba, is to come in four vitolas: Robusto (5x52), Robusto Extra (5 1/2x55), Gordo (6x60), and Toro (6 1/5x50). The Karatoba will be constructed with an Ecuadorian Sumatra Wrapper, Nicaraguan Binder, and Fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The prices of the Karatoba are as follows. The Robusto will be priced at $12 for a single and $252 for a box of 21. The Robusto Extra will be priced at $12.75 for a single, and $267.75 for a box of 21. The Gordo will be priced at $13 for a single, and $273 for a box of 21. The Toro will be priced at $12.25 for a single, and between $250-$260 for a box of 21.
Rocky Patel is celebrating 30 years in the cigar industry with the Rocky Patel 30th. This new cigar will come in three vitolas: Robusto (5 1/2x50), Toro (6 1/2x52), and Gordo (6x60). The Rocky Patel 30th will be constructed with a Mexican San Andreas Wrapper, Two Nicaraguan Binders, and Fillers from Honduras and Nicaragua. The prices of the Rocky Patel 30th are as follows. The Robusto will be priced at $17 for a single, and $340 for a box of 20. The Toro will be priced at $18 for a single, and $360 for a box of 20. The Gordo will be priced at $19 for a single, and $380 for a box of 20.
Artesano Del Tobacco, who released the El Pulpo a few years ago, is also releasing a new cigar. Artesano Del Tobacco is releasing the Viva La Vida Connecticut. Their new cigar is constructed with an Ecuadorian Connecticut Wrapper, Nicaraguan Binder, and Nicaraguan Fillers. The Viva La Vida Connecticut will be released in two vitolas: Robusto (5x54) and Toro (6x54). The Robusto is to be priced at $14.50 for a single, and $145 for a box of 10. The Toro is to be priced at $15 for a single, and $150 for a box of 10.
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