Don Pepín García 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Humidor Connecticut
The Don Pepín García Original line, commonly known as the Blue Label, received two new offshoots to celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary in 2023. One uses a Nicaraguan corojo wrapper while this one uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut leaf, both of which are very limited in production and very high in price tag thanks in part to coming in an Elie Bleu humidor.
Gellis Family Cigars’ Saunter Begins Shipping
Saunter is the sophomore release from Gellis Family Cigars. If the name sounds familiar, it’s a new company from Kyle Gellis of Warped.
Universal’s George C. Freeman III Retiring in October, Preston Wigner Named Successor
Freeman has served as the company’s chairman, ceo and president for more than 15 years. On Oct. 1, Wigner will take over all three roles.
Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Ghooligan Shipping This Month
The Halloween-themed cigar is a spin-off of Alec Bradley’s Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrock, which are limited edition cigars released annually to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. However, unlike those two blends, the Black Market Filthy Ghooligan does not include candela tobacco as part of its barber pole wrapper design.
Peter James Emergence Debuting at Luxury Cigar Club
The cigars were slated to be released in mid-April, but packaging delays have kept them sitting in the factory. Now, members of a cigar club will get to taste them ahead of their full release, scheduled for later this month.
