Buffalo Trace Distillery Launches Eagle Rare 25, its Oldest Bourbon

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Buffalo Trace Distillery, recognized for its long history and acclaimed bourbons, has introduced Eagle Rare 25, a 25-year-old bourbon that pushes the boundaries of aging. This release stands as the oldest expression in the Eagle Rare portfolio and is the product of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s comprehensive experimental program, involving an investment of over $20 million.

Eagle Rare 25 emerges from Buffalo Trace’s belief that the best whiskey the world has yet to experience. To explore this idea, the distillery has undertaken numerous experiments over the years, examining various factors affecting whiskey aging and maturation. Warehouse P, one of Buffalo Trace’s experimental warehouses, played a significant role in creating Eagle Rare 25.

Traditionally, extended aging leads to increased evaporation, commonly known as the angel’s share, and intensified flavor extraction from the barrel, often resulting in whiskey that’s overly oaked, astringent, and dry. However, the unique aging conditions in Warehouse P allowed the production of a 25-year-old bourbon that maintains the desirable flavors of ultra-aged American whiskey while retaining a smooth profile.

Eagle Rare 25 features tasting notes of intense cherry, oak, dark chocolate, and an icing drizzle on the nose. The palate offers a harmonious blend of vanilla, dark fruit, and butterscotch, leading to an exceptionally long finish with lingering notes of rickhouse floor, baking spice, and black pepper.

Each bottle of Eagle Rare 25 is a work of art, featuring a custom sterling silver wing hand-hammered to encase a hand-blown crystal decanter. Inside the custom display box, an eagle’s outstretched wings frame the 101-proof bourbon, which also contains an elegant glass eagle within the bottle, presenting a truly exceptional experience.

Approximately 200 bottles of Eagle Rare 25 will be available worldwide starting in November 2023, with a suggested retail price of $10,000 per bottle. This unique expression joins the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, which includes Eagle Rare, Double Eagle Very Rare, and Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old, all released annually.

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The Tobacconist of Greenwich Teams Up With Kelner Family for First “Rare Finds” Cigar Release

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Greenwich, Connecticut’s Tobacconist of Greenwich has unveiled its first cigar offering, the Rare Finds Blend 1011-42, crafted in collaboration with the renowned Kelner family of the Dominican Republic.

Known for their extensive collection of rare cigars, the tobacconist has a reputation for curating unique smoking experiences, and this latest release seems to follow in that tradition. The blend, while shrouded in secrecy, appears to have been produced at Kelner Cigars, S.A.S. in Santiago de los Caballeros, with Dominican tobaccos likely playing a significant role in the cigar’s makeup.

Klaas Kelner, who oversees the factory operations, is a descendant of Hendrik “Henke” Kelner and great-grandson of Klaas Pieter Kelner Sr. The Kelner family has deep roots in the Dominican tobacco industry, owning numerous farms throughout the country and having been instrumental in building Davidoff’s operations in the Dominican Republic.

The Rare Finds Blend 1011-42 is now available for preorder directly from the Tobacconist of Greenwich’s website, opening up the opportunity for cigar enthusiasts around the world to get their hands on this potentially limited edition cigar.

The Tobacconist of Greenwich has been a fixture in the cigar retail world since its founding in 1942 by Jimmy “Cigars” Lacerra. Over the years, it has grown from a local retailer to a global supplier of rare cigars, and it regularly hosts some of the most exclusive cigar events in the world. Their recent Opus Xodus event with Carlito Fuente Jr featured never-before-seen Arturo Fuente cigars, highlighting the tobacconist’s connections within the industry.

In a post on the Tobacconist of Greenwich’s Instagram account, Michael Cafagno shared his thoughts on the new release: “The relationships we’ve built with the world’s best purveyors have afforded us what others only wish to have. We continue building on those relationships and procuring the rarest cigars ever created. We invite you to join us on this journey through our latest creation, Rare Finds.”

It’s clear that this new cigar release is not just a product launch for the Tobacconist of Greenwich—it’s a continuation of their legacy in providing unique and rare smoking experiences to cigar aficionados around the world.

Beatriz Garrido García Named Operational Marketing Director at Habanos S.A.

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Corporación Habanos, S.A., the global distributor for Cuban cigars, has appointed Beatriz Garrido García as its new Operational Marketing Director.

Garrido’s career at Habanos S.A. began in 1997 when she joined as a Commercial Information Specialist in the Operational Marketing Division. Her journey within the company includes roles such as Market Intelligence Specialist in the Strategic Marketing Division in 2001 and Market Supervisor at Tabacalera S.L.U. in 2009, the official distributor of Habanos S.A. products in Spain.

In 2013, she transitioned into Commercial Management as an International Saleswoman, and later in 2017, she joined Phoenicia Trading, the distributor for Africa and the Middle East, as a Corporate Director. Her most recent position was Commercial Director at Cigarte Ibérica, an online retailer specializing in cigar accessories, based in Spain.

Habanos S.A. is a joint venture owned equally by the Cuban government and an ownership group that has undergone changes in name and country of registration since its acquisition from Imperial Brands, plc, as part of a $1.4 billion deal.

Bocock Brothers Relocates World Traveler Maduro Production to AJ Fernandez

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Bocock Brothers Relocates World Traveler Maduro Production to AJ Fernandez

Bocock Brothers Premium Cigars has moved its World Traveler Maduro line to Tabacalera AJ Fernandez for production, following a previous collaboration with AJ Fernandez on its Signature Edition release.

The new version of the World Traveler Maduro features a blend with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, an Ecuadorian habano binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. This blend is different from the original World Traveler Maduro, which was introduced in 2019 and used a Nicaraguan wrapper, a Honduran-grown Connecticut-seed binder, and Nicaraguan fillers, with production at the San Judas Tadeo factory in Honduras.

The reimagined World Traveler Maduro is available in three sizes:

  • Bocock Brothers World Traveler Maduro Robusto (5 x 50)
  • Bocock Brothers World Traveler Maduro Toro (6 x 52)
  • Bocock Brothers World Traveler Maduro Gordo (6 x 60)

The pricing for these cigars ranges between $11.50 and $12 per cigar, with each size offered in 20-count boxes. Retailers can now place orders for the updated version of the World Traveler Maduro. This shift signifies Bocock Brothers’ strategic decision to produce their cigars with Tabacalera AJ Fernandez.

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Rebrands Sobremesa Line to Sobremesa Solita

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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has decided to rebrand its Sobremesa line, which will now be known as Sobremesa Solita. The change was announced by Steve Saka, the company’s founder, via Facebook.

The name “Solita” is derived from the Spanish word for “little sun,” reflecting the cigar’s Sungrown Habana capa cultivated in Ecuador’s cloud-covered valleys.

Saka emphasized that the original Sobremesa line had been in the market for eight years, and this rebranding reflects the cigar’s enduring presence.

The rebranding also includes changes to the vitola names within the Sobremesa line:

  • Sobremesa Robusto Largo is now named Sobremesa Solita Robusto.
  • Sobremesa El American is transformed into the Sobremesa Sobremesa Solita Toro.
  • Sobremesa Elegante en Cedros has been renamed the Sobremesa Solita Churchill.
  • The Sobremesa Short Churchill retains its name but changes its packaging to a 14-count box.

Regrettably, the Sobremesa Cervantes Fino is being discontinued, though Saka expressed his personal fondness for this vitola. Remaining stocks are limited, and there are no plans for future production.

The blend of the Sobremesa Solita line remains unchanged. It features an Ecuadorian habano wrapper, a Mexican Matacapan Negro de Temporal binder, and a filler composed of Nicaraguan GK Condega C-SG, Pueblo Nuevo Criollo, La Joya Estelí C-98, and ASP Estelí Hybrid Ligero, along with Pennsylvania-grown broadleaf ligero.

Alongside the name change, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is updating the packaging. Some vitolas will now be available in 13-count boxes, replacing the previous 25-count boxes. The Short Churchill will continue to be offered in its 14-count box.

The new packaging is set to be introduced in 2024, with a more specific date to be announced. These changes represent an evolution of the Sobremesa Solita, offering a fresh perspective on an established classic.

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