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Montecristo x Bourbon, Padrón's Big Play, and Cigar History
Andres Sanchez
May 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
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This week’s issue is packed with milestones, bold new cigars, and even a look back at when cigars were used as literal currency.
Before we dive in, a quick shoutout to our sponsor: Cigarwell — the ultimate app to discover, track, and review your favorite cigars.
Now onto the news: La Galera, Montecristo, and Padrón are dropping exciting new releases. Meanwhile, J.C. Newman is celebrating 130 years of tradition, and Davidoff is making big moves by closing two major stores.
We’re also spotlighting OtterText, the first text marketing platform built specifically for cigar retailers—no more getting blocked just for promoting cigars.
Plus, did you know cigars once served as actual currency in 19th-century Cuba? 🔥
If cigars were currency today, which brand would you stockpile? Hit reply and let us know!
News
This Week In The World Of Cigars
New Releases
La Galera Adding Four Half Coronas Later This Month (Click Here)
Montecristo and Bardstown Bourbon Launch Collaborative Cigar (Click Here)
Fat New Padrón Blacks Coming This Fall (Click Here)
Industry News
Davidoff Closing Two Stores in September: Brookfield Place & Houston (Click Here)
J.C. Newman Marks 130 Years of Cigar Tradition (Click Here)
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Weekly Interesting Cigar Facts
Cigars Were Once a Form of Currency
In parts of 19th-century Cuba, cigars weren’t just smoked—they were actually used as a form of currency!
Workers on tobacco plantations and in cigar factories were sometimes paid partially in cigars instead of cash. These cigars could be smoked, traded, or sold to others, making them a valuable everyday commodity.
Because of their quality and the global demand for Cuban cigars, they held real purchasing power—especially in local markets and among workers. In some cases, a bundle of cigars could buy you a hearty meal, a new shirt, or even a night’s stay at an inn.
It’s a great reminder that cigars have always been more than just a luxury item—they’ve been a symbol of craftsmanship, pride, and, at one point, cold hard value.
🔥 If cigars were currency today, what brand would you stockpile? Let me know!
Weekly Cigar Deals
Steals Of The Week
Gurkha Centurian Double Perfecto (Click Here To Buy 87% OFF)
The Gurkha Centurian Double Perfecto is a distinguished cigar originally crafted exclusively for the Sultan of Brunei, now available to discerning aficionados worldwide. Handmade in the Dominican Republic, this 6" x 60 double perfecto features a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Cameroon binder, and aged Cuban-seed Dominican ligero fillers matured for eight years.
Gurkha Beauty (Click Here To Buy 80% OFF)
The Gurkha Beauty is a premium, mild-to-medium-bodied cigar renowned for its smooth, creamy profile and luxurious presentation. Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, it features a 7-year-aged Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Dominican binder, and a blend of 5-year-aged Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers.
Bahia Brazil Gordo (Click Here To Buy 73% OFF)
The Bahia Brazil Gordo is a medium to full-bodied cigar handcrafted in Nicaragua. It features a dark Brazilian Maduro wrapper enveloping Nicaraguan long-fillers, delivering rich flavors of dark chocolate, earth, and spice. Measuring 6" x 60, this Gordo-sized cigar offers a slow, even burn with a smooth draw, making it a popular choice for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions.
Brick House Fumas Maduro Gordo (Click Here To Buy 67% OFF)
The Brick House Fumas Maduro Gordo is a budget-friendly, medium-bodied cigar handcrafted in Nicaragua by J.C. Newman. Featuring a dark Sumatra Maduro wrapper over a blend of Nicaraguan fillers and a binder that includes Connecticut Broadleaf, this 6" x 60 cigar offers rich flavors of cocoa, nuts, and subtle spice. Made from clippings of their premium counterparts, the Fumas line delivers solid construction and a satisfying smoke at a fraction of the price.
Gran Habano Corojo Vintage 2002 XO (Click Here To Buy 68% OFF)
The Gran Habano Corojo Vintage 2002 XO is a medium to full-bodied cigar crafted in Honduras. It features a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper harvested in 2002 and aged for eight years, enveloping a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers with a Nicaraguan binder.
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