Diesel Whiskey Row Raceking

Forged Cigar Company has announced the Diesel Row Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Raceking. It’s a limited edition collaboration between Diesel and Rabbit Hole Distillery, marking the fifth collaboration between these brands. Forged showcased at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Produced by Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A. in Estelí, Raceking utilizes a unique aging process that involves the use of a bourbon barrel from the Raceking Founder’s Collection. This limited edition bourbon is part of Rabbit Hole’s exclusive Founder’s Collection.

Like many previous Diesel and Rabbit Hole collaborations, the focus has been on aging the binder leaf in bourbon barrels. In this case, a Nicaraguan used for the binder was selected to be aged in the barrels. The remainder of the blend features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Nicaraguan fillers.

In the press release prior to PCA, Joe Krzyston, Assistant Brand Manager for Diesel, said. “This barrel-aged blend honors the history and legacy of Kentucky bourbon. Whether you’re watching the race or simply enjoying the quality of the craft, this cigar is truly exceptional.”

Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Raceking comes in one size—a 6 x 52 Toro. A total of 2,3000 ten-count boxes were produced. The SRP is $15.99 per cigar.

Previous collaborations between Diesel and Rabbit Hold include:

The Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Raceking is scheduled to reach retail shelves on May 1, coinciding with the Kentucky Derby, which takes place on May 3, 2025.

At a glance, here is a look at the Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Raceking:

Blend and Origin

  • Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
  • Binder: Nicaraguan (Aged in Japanese Mizunara oak casks)
  • Filler: Nicaraguan
  • Country of Origin: Nicaragua
  • Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua S.A.

Vitolas Offered

Toro: 6 x 52

Photo Credits: Cigar Coop