Crowned Heads has added a new vitola to its Mil Días line, available exclusively through JR Cigar. It’s known as the Mil Días MDP55, aptly named for its dimensions: 5 1/2 x 55. This particular vitola features a box-pressed design, distinguishing it from the rest of the line.
Regarding its blend, the Mil Días MDP55 showcases an Ecuadorian habano wrapper, enveloping a Nicaraguan binder. The fillers are thoughtfully sourced from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Peru, resulting in a complex and flavorful combination.
JR Cigar is currently offering the Mil Días MDP55 in boxes of 12 at a price of $135.99, equating to approximately $11.33 per cigar. Importantly, Crowned Heads has clarified that despite its exclusivity, this is considered a regular production item that JR Cigar can continue to reorder.
The Mil Días line is crafted at the TacaNicsa factory, under the leadership of Eradio Pichardo. Notably, this factory is situated in the same building as Tabacalera Pichardo, where the Mil Días line initially debuted.
NewAir, known for its line of refrigerated devices, and Boveda, famous for their two-way humidification packets, have joined forces to introduce a new cigar humidor for enthusiasts. The NewAir x Boveda 500 Count Electric Cigar Humidor is the latest addition to NewAir’s range of cooled cigar storage solutions, and it’s now available for $699.99.
Cigar enthusiasts have long been adapting wine coolers into makeshift humidors to control both humidity and temperature. This is especially useful in warmer climates where elevated temperatures can result in issues like cigar beetles. About a decade ago, companies like NewAir began to directly offer products tailored to cigar aficionados.
The NewAir x Boveda 500 Count Electric Cigar Humidor represents a significant step in this direction. The unit’s exterior dimensions measure 17.72 inches x 16.93 x 29.13, with an internal volume of 1.78 cubic feet. Inside, you’ll find four pull-out Spanish cedar shelves and two pull-out trays.
What’s new with this model is the peg system incorporated into the shelves. This system provides more customization options for storing loose cigars while preventing them from rolling out of the humidor. According to NewAir, this is the only model in their lineup to use this feature.
The humidor comes with three Boveda holders attached to the bottom of the trays, and each holder can accommodate three 60-gram Boveda packs, which is the standard size, for a total of nine packs. Additional packs can also be added in different areas of the humidor.
The bottom drawer is the larger of the two and includes removable dividers for better organization.
Temperature control is facilitated by a digital touchscreen that allows users to set the temperature within the range of 54-72°F. The refrigeration system requires the unit to be plugged into a standard wall outlet.
Furthermore, the humidor boasts several features not commonly found in desktop humidors, including LED lighting, a recessed handle, tempered glass, and a substantial weight of over 50 pounds.
The NewAir x Boveda 500 Count Electric Cigar Humidor is available at a price of $699.99, and customers purchasing directly from NewAir will receive three 60-gram Boveda packs with their order. Please note that units sold through other retailers will not include these packs. NewAir began shipping these units earlier this week.
Cigora, the online cigar retailer, has received the Leaf by Oscar Limited Edition 2018. This cigar, initially available only in the Asian market between 2018-2020, features a barber pole design.
The Leaf by Oscar Limited Edition 2018 employs a blend made up of a Mexican San Andrés wrapper and a Honduran-grown Connecticut wrapper, both crafted into a barber pole pattern. These wrappers encase a Honduran binder and filler, delivering a medium-bodied smoking experience known for its flavor notes of cream, cinnamon, leather, earth, and dark chocolate.
This limited edition cigar is available in two vitolas: a 6 x 54 toro priced at $212.99 for a bundle of 20 cigars, and a 6 x 60 gordo available at $229.99 per bundle of 20 cigars. While the exact production numbers remain undisclosed, the cigar is considered a limited-time offering, with an estimated 3,500 bundles created when it was exclusively released in the Asian market. Cigora, which now offers this cigar, is owned by the Scandinavian Tobacco Group, a company with various other cigar brands under its umbrella.
Cigar enthusiasts who recall the quiet release of Robert Caldwell’s Long Live the King 11/07 on his 40th birthday last year will be delighted to hear that it’s making a comeback. This week, the 11/07 cigar will once again grace the shelves, giving aficionados another chance to savor this special blend.
The Long Live the King 11/07 returns in a 6 x 54 size, often described as a “chubby toro” due to its unique taper. What’s particularly noteworthy this time is that it’s offered in two distinct blends, both exclusively crafted with Honduran tobacco. One of these blends features a habano maduro wrapper, while the other boasts a maduro oscuro wrapper infused with added ligero.
These blends were carefully rolled three years ago at the renowned Davidoff’s Diadema Cigars de Honduras S.A. factory, which is also known as the Camacho factory, located in Honduras.
Robert Caldwell emphasizes that these cigars were intentionally aged for three years, in contrast to the Lost & Found series. To provide some context, the traditional Long Live the King blend leans heavily on Dominican tobaccos.
For those eager to get their hands on these cigars, there are approximately 225 boxes of Long Live the King 11/07 Habano and 325 of the 11/07 Maduro available. Regardless of the blend, each Long Live the King 11/07 cigar is priced at $25 per cigar and is conveniently offered in boxes of 10 cigars.
Interestingly, both Robert Caldwell and his wife share the same birthday, November 7th, which adds a personal touch to this cigar’s story.
Bocock Brothers Premium Cigars, following their partnership with AJ Fernandez on the Signature Edition release, has exciting news to share. They’ve joined forces with Tabacalera AJ Fernandez to rejuvenate their World Traveler Maduro line, aiming to introduce a fresh and unique blend.
The latest iteration of the World Traveler Maduro showcases a blend that features a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, complemented by an Ecuadorian habano binder, and a blend of Nicaraguan fillers. This combination differs significantly from the original World Traveler Maduro, which was first unveiled in 2019. The initial version of the cigar incorporated a Nicaraguan wrapper, a Honduran-grown Connecticut-seed binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. Production of the original line was handled by the San Judas Tadeo factory in Honduras.
When discussing the transition to a new factory, Bocock Brothers, consisting of brothers Bryant and Doug Bocock, expressed the challenges they anticipated. However, they are confident in their decision and committed to upholding excellence in their products. They also praised Abdel Fernandez as a mentor throughout this process.
The updated World Traveler Maduro is available in three distinct sizes:
Robusto (5 x 50)
Toro (6 x 52)
Gordo (6 x 60)
Pricing for this revamped line falls within the range of $11.50 to $12 per cigar, and each size is presented in 20-count boxes. The new World Traveler Maduro blend is now ready for retailers to order.
