Lou Rodriguez Cigars has confirmed that La Mano Negra, a limited edition cigar that that was released in 2013 will become a permanent part of the Lou Rodriguez portfolio.  The company has said that pre-orders will be taken at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show.

Justin Andrews, Vice President at Lou Rodriguez Cigars had confirmed back on a May, 2014 appearance on Cigar Chat that La Mano Negra would be returning.  While this will be an on-going release, La Mano Negra will still be limited to select retailers.  The company says it will be made available to the its top 20 retailers nationwide.  This is an increase from the 13 retailers that received the 2013 release.

La Mano Negra scored a 95 on Cigar Coop in October, 2013 and finished at the Cigar Coop #7 Cigar of the Year in 2013.

Lou Rodriguez La Mano Negra – 2013 Edition

Blend Profile


Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina
Binder: Nicaraguan (Proprietary)
Filler: Nicaragua (Proprietary)
Vitolas Available
La Mano Negra will still be available in one size – a 6 x 52 box-press torpedo.  This is the same size as was introduced back in 2013.  The cigars will still come in 10 count boxes.