Kelner Boutique Factory

On paper, this year’s Holiday Bauble appears to use a lot of the same components as the 2023 version, though there are some differences. Once again, Principle Cigars has described this release as very limited.

Each box contains one 6 x 50 toro blended by the following Dominican cigar maker: José “Jochy” Blanco, Eladio Díaz, Hendrik “Henke” Kelner, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. and Manuel “Manolo” Quesada Jr. For those interested, the blend of each cigar has been announced.

Principle Cigars asked José “Jochy” Blanco, Eladio Díaz, Hendrik “Henke” Kelner, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. and Manuel “Manolo” Quesada Jr. to listen to “I Put a Spell on You” and make a cigar. The result is Boy Band.

These are the third and fourth additions to the company’s series, which was created to honor military generals who were known for their love of tobacco. Epicurist is meant to honor General Antoine Charles Louis de Lasalle of France while the Vater honors Austrian general Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky von Radetz.

The original Henkie came out in 2017; seven years later, the Mini Henkie reflects the changing preferences of the man for whom it is named.

A Henrik, a Hendrik and another Hendrik make a cigar for another Hendrik. (Monika helped too.)

The cigar measures 9 1/2 inches long, a size that brand owner Darren Cioffi said he wanted because of how quickly he smokes cigars.

It’s basically the same cigar as the Family Reserve 2022. Good news: the price has not increased.

The limited edition is highlighted by a 16-year-old Cuban-seed hybrid binder.

The 7 x 55 Commodore size is the final of four new Red Anchor sizes released in 2023.

The 7 1/2 x 52 double corona was released to commemorate company founder Jeremy Casdagli’s 25 years in the cigar business.