White Hat Distribution newest release is Ilegal, not illegal.

The company has announced three lines, each with the same three vitolas. Spence Drake, the founder of White Hat, declined to disclose the blends outside of the wrappers, which are Ecuadorian Connecticut, Ecuadorian habano and Mexican San Andrés.

“We are thrilled to be getting these blends to market,” said Drake. “We have been putting the samples in hands for the past month and have received overwhelmingly positive feedback.”

  • Ilegal Connecticut Robusto (5 1/2 x 54) — $9.95 (Box of 20, $199)
  • Ilegal Connecticut Toro (6 x 50) — $9.95 (Box of 20, $199)
  • Ilegal Connecticut Gordo (6 x 60) — $10.95 (Box of 20, $239)
  • Ilegal Habano Robusto (5 1/2 x 54) — $10.95 (Box of 20, $219)
  • Ilegal Habano Toro (6 x 50) — $11.95 (Box of 20, $239)
  • Ilegal Habano Gordo (6 x 60) — $11.95 (Box of 20, $239)
  • Ilegal San Andres Robusto (5 1/2 x 54) — $10.95 (Box of 20, $239)
  • Ilegal San Andres Toro (6 x 50) — $10.95 (Box of 20, $239)
  • Ilegal San Andres Gordo (6 x 60) — $11.95 (Box of 20, $259)

The cigars will debut at the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, which begins June 29 in Las Vegas, and ship to retailers in mid-August. White Hat, which represents the Hirochi Robaina brands, also announced it would not be increasing its prices.

Davidoff is the official sponsor of halfwheel's coverage of the 2019 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show.

Charlie Minato

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