Crux Cigars has announced the release of a seventh vitola in its Crux Epicure line. The new vitola will be the Crux Epicure Lonsdale and will be a limited release done in conjunction with Privada Cigar Club.
The Crux Epicure features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler. The cigar was blended by Jeff Haugen at the Plasencia La Catedral de Tobacco in Esteli, Nicaragua. The Lonsdale size measures 6 1/2 x 44.
According to Crux Cigars, the Lonsdale is a favorite of Privada Cigar Club founder Brian Disind.
At a glance, here is a look at the Crux Epicure line:
Blend and Origin
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Factory: Plasencia S.A.
Vitolas Offered
Lonsdale: 6 1/2 x 44
Corona Gorda: 5 3/8 x 46
Robusto: 5 x 50
Toro: 6 1/4 x 52
Robusto Extra: 5 3/4 x 54
Gordo: 6 x 60
Short Salomone (Limited): 6 x 54
Photo Credit: Crux Cigars