IPCPR 2019: Cavalier Genève

I’ve gotten intimately familiar with Cavalier Genève over the last 18 months because it’s one of the few cigar brands based in Dallas. Last year, Cavalier took back its own U.S. distribution as Sébastien Decoppet, the brand’s founder, moved from Switzerland to Texas.

That being said, Decoppet and I hadn’t spoken about what his plans were for the trade show, so I was a bit surprised to see the booth the company had. I’m fairly certain this is a pre-fab booth that is offered for rental by the trade show services company, but it’s also not a small investment and the overall look is nice.

Cavalier Genève Limited Edition 2019

The 95-point rating that the Limited Edition 2018 earned earlier this year in a redux review was proudly plastered on the outside of the booth. As for the 2019 version, it would appear it’s not just the remake of last year’s. Unfortunately, Decoppet isn’t disclosing the blend.

• Wrapper: Undisclosed
• Binder: Undisclosed
• Filler: Undisclosed

• Cavalier Genève Limited Edition 2019 (4 3/8 x 58) — $11 (Box of 10, $110)

Production: 1,000 Boxes of 10 Cigars (10,000 Total Cigars)

Release Date: August 2019

Cavalier Genève White Series Lancero

This is a new size for the White Series. It’s not a limited edition, but production will be limited.

• Wrapper: Habano
• Binder: Honduras (Connecticut)
• Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Paraguay

• Cavalier Genève White Series Lancero (7 x 38) — $9 (Box of 20, $180)

Production: Regular Production

Release Date: August 2019

Cavalier Genève White Series Salomones

The Salomones is not new but hasn’t been offered in the U.S. for a year. It also isn’t a limited edition, though production will be limited.

• Wrapper: Habano
• Binder: Honduras (Connecticut)
• Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Paraguay

• Cavalier Genève White Series Salomones (7 x 50/58) — $12 (Box of 10, $120)

Production: Regular Production

Release Date: August 2019

Cavalier Genève Black Series Packaging Update

Cavalier has added a footband and a logo to the box, which indicates that this release is only sold in the U.S. While the packaging is new, the Black Series has only been sold in the U.S.