Dissident Adds Rave NON Box-Pressed Robusto

Dissident Cigars is now shipping a round version of its Rave, which previously was only offered in a box-pressed 5 1/2 x 52 size.

The new version, which the company is referring to as Rave NON Box-Pressed Robusto is smaller, a 5 x 50 round robusto. Both cigars use the same blend: an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder and Dominican, Nicaraguan and Pennsylvania broadleaf fillers.

It has an MSRP of $11.50 per cigar and the company says it is now available as a regular production item from the company.

“The original Rave (5.5×52 BP) has always been a fan favorite, but to the new cigar smoker, the Rave 5.5×52 showed itself as a little too intimidating on the shelf to be an entry level cigar,” said Cynn Coburn, the company’s co-owner, in a press release. “In fact, Dissident’s entire line of cigars is more tailored to a seasoned smoker, so we felt it was important to introduce a cigar that welcomed the newcomers a bit more. After much debate, we felt the Rave deserved to make itself known as a smaller vitola as well, satiating the need for a cigar that everyone, including new cigar smokers, could enjoy.”

Dissident is produced at Fábrica Oveja Negra and distributed by Oveja Negra Brands.