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This Week In Cigars 02/12/25
Andres Sanchez
February 12, 2025
🔥 This Week in the World of Cigars 🔥
From exciting new releases to market-shifting trends, this week’s cigar world is buzzing! Black Label Trading Company is bringing back a fan-favorite, a new Lancero is making waves, and premium cigars are increasingly seen as serious investment assets—yes, you read that right!
Plus, we’re spotlighting Luciano Cigars, a brand that’s redefining artistry and precision in the industry. And if you’ve ever wondered how the humble cigar box became an icon, we’ve got a fascinating history lesson you won’t want to miss.
And, of course, we’ve lined up some killer cigar deals to make sure you’re stocking up for less.
🔥 Let’s get into it! 🔥
Industry News
New Releases
Black Label Trading Company Reintroduces Super Deluxe: Black Label Trading Company has announced the return of its Super Deluxe line for 2025, a small-batch offering last released in 2020. (Read More)
Artesano Del Tobacco Adds El Pulpo Lancero "The Eel": Artesano Del Tobacco has expanded its El Pulpo line with a new 7 x 38 Lancero, aptly named "The Eel." (Read More)
Serafin de Cuba to Release El Capitan at PCA 2025: Serafin de Cuba Cigars has announced the launch of "El Capitan," a limited-edition cigar set to debut at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. (Read More)
Industry News
Joshua Habursky Named Person of the Year: Erie native Joshua Habursky, Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association, has been awarded the Prime Time Award for 2024 Person of the Year by the Cigar Coop Coalition, recognizing his significant contributions to the cigar industry. (Read More)
Market Trends
Premium Cigars as Investment Assets: Premium cigars are increasingly viewed as valuable luxury investments. Factors such as supply disruptions due to natural disasters and political decisions have created scarcity, driving up their value. Notably, a humidor of vintage Trinidad Fundadores recently sold for €2.5 million at auction. (Read More)
Brand Of The Week
Masterfully Blended for the Discerning Aficionado
Luciano Cigars stands as a testament to passion, precision, and artistry in cigar making. Known for their meticulous blending process, every Luciano cigar is handcrafted using premium, well-aged tobaccos sourced from the finest regions. The result? A smoking experience defined by complexity, smoothness, and balance—one that both seasoned connoisseurs and newcomers can appreciate.
A Story of Passion and Innovation
Founded by Luciano Meirelles, this brand is more than just a name—it's a reflection of his deep commitment to the craft. With years of experience in blending and manufacturing, Luciano set out to create cigars that tell a story with every puff. His philosophy is simple: cigars should be more than just smoke; they should be an experience that ignites conversation, reflection, and enjoyment.
Notable Blends Worth Trying
🔥 Maria Lucia – A rich and nuanced smoke, offering notes of dark chocolate, pepper, and espresso. (Click Here)
🔥 Mas Igneus – A collaboration with top growers, featuring a bold yet smooth flavor profile. (Click Here)
🔥 The Dreamer – A tribute to visionaries, this blend delivers creamy, refined complexity. (Click Here)
Find Luciano Cigars at a shop near you and experience the artistry firsthand!
The Accidental Birth of the Cigar Box
Ever wonder how cigars started coming in those classic wooden boxes? It turns out, cigar boxes weren’t originally meant for cigars at all!
Back in the early 1800s, cigars were typically sold in bundles wrapped in pig bladders or tied up with string. Not exactly the classy presentation we’re used to today! But in 1830s Cuba, a man named Gustavo Bock had an idea that would change the industry forever.
Bock, a German businessman working in Havana, suggested that cigars be packaged in cedar boxes instead of being wrapped in random materials. Why cedar? It wasn’t just for looks—cedar wood helps preserve moisture, repel tobacco beetles, and enhance the aging process, giving cigars a richer flavor over time.
The idea caught on quickly, and soon, Cuban cigar makers started branding their boxes with logos, artwork, and decorative designs, turning packaging into a form of marketing. By the late 19th century, cigar boxes were a status symbol, often used as gifts or repurposed for storing valuables.
So, next time you crack open a fresh box of cigars, remember—you’re holding a piece of history that started as a simple packaging fix but became a signature of the cigar-smoking experience.
🔥 What’s the best-looking cigar box you’ve ever owned? Let me know!
Deals Of The Week
The Alec Bradley Nica Puro Rosado is a medium to full-bodied Nicaraguan puro featuring a Nicaraguan Rosado Colorado wrapper over a double Nicaraguan binder and fillers from the country's prime growing regions: Jalapa, Estelí, and Condega. This blend delivers flavors of chestnuts, cashews, leather, and black pepper, culminating in a balanced, mouthwatering finish.
The Blenders Clearing House cigars are handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, featuring premium Dominican and Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. Available in both Connecticut Shade (Natural) and Sumatra (Maduro) wrappers, these mild to medium-bodied cigars offer tasting notes of oak, coffee bean, cedar, dark chocolate, and spice. They are known for their consistency and complexity, providing excellent value for aficionados seeking quality at an affordable price.
The Cuba Aliados Vintage is a medium-bodied cigar handcrafted in Honduras. It features a blend of aged Dominican long-fillers wrapped in a smooth Ecuadorian leaf. Smokers can expect notes of earth, oak, cocoa, and leather, culminating in a toasty finish.
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