Press Release: Beach Cigar Group Set To Release The ‘Wicked Indie’

November 2nd, 2011 (Miami, FL) — Be on the lookout for the Goblin as the Beach Cigar Group, makers of the super premium cigar brand Gurkha, proudly announces the release of the much anticipated ‘Wicked Indie,’ that arrives at cigar stores nationwide this November.

The Wicked Indie is the first cigar release under the East India Trading Company, a subsidiary of the Beach Cigar Group/Gurkha, and also known as one of the oldest registered trademarks in the world. Housed in rustic and authentic 50-count wooden boxes, the Wicked Indie is a medium to full-bodied all Nicaraguan Puro that provides an exceptional combination of flavor and strength that is a must try for any cigar enthusiast.

“We are very excited about the new Wicked Indie, which is a fantastic blend at a great price point,” said Gary Hyams, President and CEO of Beach Cigar Group. “We are proud that this is the first cigar release under the East India Trading Company.”

The Wicked Indie blend is comprised of an oily Habano, Nicaraguan wrapper, a carefully selected Nicaraguan binder that is combined with rare, 3-year aged Nicaraguan fillers and will be available in 4 sizes: a 5 x 52 Robusto, 6 x 54 Toro, 7 x 50 Churchill and a 6 x 60 XO, with an MSRP ranging from $4.79-5.90. This cigar encompasses a rich and complex taste profile, full of sweet spice and nuttiness that evolves to a long and cool finish.

The Beach Cigar Group/Gurkha was founded in 1989 by Kaizad Hansotia and is one of the most famous brands of luxury cigars in the world. Having extraordinary quality and premium blends of tobacco, Gurkha is known for limited release and rare tobacco products with outstanding and artistically oriented packaging. More information on Gurkha Cigars can be found on the company’s web-site: www.gurkhacigars.com or on Facebook: Gurkhacigars Twitter: @Gurkhacigars.

Charlie Minato

I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media, LLC. I previously co-founded and published TheCigarFeed, one of the two predecessors of halfwheel. I have written about the cigar industry for more than a decade, covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A. In addition, I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff here at halfwheel. I enjoy playing tennis, watching boxing, falling asleep to the Le Mans 24, wearing sweatshirts year-round and eating gyros. echte liebe.