E.P. Carrillo will be releasing a limited edition cigar to commemorate the company’s fifth anniversary. While the final name has still yet to be announced, the company has released details around the project. These details were first reported in the 6/17/14 Cigar Insider, and details around this release have been forwarded to retailers.
The target pricing for the 5th anniversary cigar is expected to be $8.50. The cigars will be released in one size, a 6 1/2 x 54 Toro. The cigars will be packaged in ten count boxes and a total of 3,000 boxes are being produced.
The cigar is expected to arrive at retailers this Fall. Samples of the cigar were made available at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas (*).
At a glance, here is a look at the specifications for the planned 5th anniversary cigar.
Blend Profile
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Ecuadorian Corojo ’99
Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitolas Available
As mentioned, the 5th anniversary cigar will come in one size – a 6 1/2 x 54 Toro.
(*) Updated 8/17/14 – Information from IPCPR Trade Show