October 1, 2024

Imagine a Cohiba version of the Trinidad Esmeralda. Okay, now imagine it with an unnecessary foot band.

There were 600 boxes of the Aladino Limited Edition released last year, there will be 1,200 heading to stores next month. A bit of good news for consumers: the price remains the same.

The same week, Elie Bleu was showing off the upcoming Year of the Snake 2025 Humidor, American retailers began receiving the Year of the Dragon 2024 collection. It includes a humidor, two cigar cases, three different ashtrays, two lighters and a cutter.

This newest release aims to capture the spirit of defiance and camaraderie, said Omar de Frias. Like its two predecessors, it’s a limited edition robusto with an undisclosed blend.

Earlier this year, Maya Selva opened up its own factory in Honduras. That factory will produce Villiger’s new TAA 2024 release.

The Timeless Panamericana, Prestige, Sterling and Supreme blends are now offered in 6 x 50 toros. Depending on the blend, the MSRP is either $12.25 or $15.25 per cigar.