At today’s Procigar tour at the Quesada Cigars factory in the Dominican Republic, the company formally announced its newest release: Manuel Quesada 70.

The cigar is made in honor of Manuel “Manolo” Quesada Jr., who turns 70 in April. Quesada Jr. himself blended the cigar and as of now, he’s apparently not telling anyone what it is.

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It’s offered in his two favorite sizes: Toro (6 x 50) and Belicoso (6 x 52)—both of which are priced at $12.95 per cigar. The Manuel Quesada 70 is limited to 1,000 boxes of 10 cigars in each size.

“My uncle has dedicated his life to cigars and all of us at Quesada cannot express in words how proud we are of him,” said Terence Reilly, gm of Quesada Cigars, in a press release. “Whether you know him well or have never met him personally, smoking the MQ 70 gives the a cionado an opportunity to connect with Manuel through the taste and avor of this blend. It truly exemplies his palate.”

The Manuel Quesada 70th is expected to begin formally shipping nationally next month.

Update (Dec. 27, 2022) — Updated the name of the cigar to the Manuel Quesada 70; it had originally been referred to as the Manuel Quesada 70th.

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