La Palina Ships Updated Nicaragua Connecticut & Oscuro Lines
La Palina has begun shipping the updated versions of its Nicaragua Connecticut and Oscuro lines, which it first showed off at the 2022 PCA Convention & Trade Show.
The company moved production of the lines to an undisclosed Nicaraguan factory, and as part of the change reworked the blend and gave the lines new packaging and new bands. Both versions remains Nicaraguan puros, using either a Connecticut seed wrapper or a habano oscuso wrapper. While the company did not initially disclose where the line was being produced, it has since confirmed that it is being produced at Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua.
Both blends are offered in the three same vitolas:
- La Palina Nicaragua Connecticut/Oscuro Robusto (5 x 52) — $9.50 (Box of 20, $190)
- La Palina Nicaragua Connecticut/Oscuro Toro (6 x 50) — $10.50 (Box of 20, $210)
- La Palina Nicaragua Connecticut/Oscuro Gordo (6 x 58) — $11.50 (Box of 20, $230)
The revamped La Palina Nicaragua was originally scheduled to ship to stores in late August or early September of 2022, but was delayed due to packaging issues. After initially being announced as a limited production item, the company has confirmed that it will be part of the company’s regular production offerings.
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