A representative from Toraño Family Cigar Co. has confirmed that they are in the early stage of developing a new look for the revival of their value based Brick line.

Jack Toraño, the company’s marketing and customer relations manager, said that the project is in the early stages, adding that “we are looking into a complete overhaul on the look of the band, and having them come in 100 count boxes as opposed to bundles.”

The Brick is a bundle cigar that uses a Sumatra wrapper, Honduran binder, and Honduran long fillers, which are then square-pressed to create three vitolas: a 7 x 56 Churchill, 5 1/2 x 60 Robusto and 6 1/2 x 54. MSRP for the 25-count bundles range between $90 and $100 but are often found for less.

The first mention of the proposed change from company president Charlie Toraño on Cigar Lounger Radio on December 10. In the interview, he said there are no plans to change the blend.

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