Cigar smokers in New Zealand will soon see a number of cigars from the Luciano Cigars portfolio on store shelves, as the company has entered into a distribution agreement with Mason Corporation Ltd.

“We are immensely proud and grateful for the opportunity to bring Luciano Cigars to New Zealand,” said Luciano Meirelles, president and co-founder of Luciano Cigars. “We’re so excited to continue growing this company and sharing our passion with cigar enthusiasts around the world.”

In addition to its distribution operation, Mason Corporation Ltd. operates 126 stores in the country under the name Shosha, which offer diverse portfolio of smoking products, and where Luciano Cigars’ products will debut.

“Teaming up with Luciano Cigars marks an exciting venture for Mason Corporation Ltd.,” said Nabhik Gupta, director of operations for Mason Corporation Ltd. “Our chain of smoke shops is delighted to broaden our cigar offerings and bring exceptional, award-winning cigars to New Zealand with Luciano’s renowned portfolio.”

Luciano Cigars is debuting in New Zealand with its The Dreamer, Foreign Affair, Fiat Lux, Maria Lucia, Mas Igneus and The Sergeant lines. Additionally, ATL Cigars Co.’s Wise Blood and Black lines are being released in New Zealand as part of the agreement.

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I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.