Like every year, premium cigar producers compete with each other to offer you the best vitolas and let you discover the richness of their different terroirs. Despite a difficult international context marked by the health crisis and particularly difficult climatic conditions, the year 2022 is no exception and brings its share of not-to-be-missed novelties. While some releases, such as the Davidoff Limited Edition 2022 Gran Toro or thePlasencia Year Of The Tiger special edition have already conquered the hearts of aficionados, there are still more unreleased modules to discover. We've selected some of these upcoming nuggets for you!
The 3 new lines in Casa Turrent's 1880 series
The year 2022 marks the launch of 3 new cigar lines to round off the range. the 1880 series from Casa Turrent. The company has announced the distribution of new Mexican puros: the Doble Maduro 1880, the Doble Claro 1880 and the Rosado 1880.
The lightest of the 3, the Doble Claro, is rolled in a Connecticut wrapper leaf, a Negro San Andres wrapper and a Criollo San Andres tripe leaf. The Rosado has a Habano wrapper, a Habano 2000 sub-wrapper and a San Andrés Habano tripe leaf, giving it extra strength and more pronounced flavours. Finally, the Doble Maduro is entirely rolled from Negro San Andres leaves, giving it great strength. The entire line is available in 5 sizes, with aromas of honey, vanilla, pepper and cinnamon.
The new J.C. lines Newman
In a video released on Halloween evening 2021, J. C. Newman announced several new projects: the new version of the El Baton, the release of the Diamond Crown Black Diamond and the new Angel Cuesta line.
Launched in 1914, the El Baton line of Nicaraguan puros is getting a makeover. It will now be produced at the J. C. Newman PENSA plant in Esteli, Nicaragua, and will be "bigger and bolder than ever before".
The Diamond Crown Black Diamond will be manufactured by Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. in the Dominican Republic. J. C. Newman describes it as a "super luxury" version of its predecessor. It will be made from older tobaccos and will benefit from a new press and new rings. Launched in 2016, the Black Diamond collection is produced from Connecticut Havana wrapper and Dominican Republic-grown leaves.
As for the new Angel Cuesta line, the mystery is still unsolved. We already know that it will be produced in the El Reloj factory in Tampa, Florida, and that its cigars will feature a pigtail head. The name Angel Cuesta also pays tribute to the brand's founder, Cuesta-Rey.
Inch Nicaragua: the new cigar from E. P. Carrillo and Plasencia
The extension of E. P. Carrillo's Inch module is the result of a collaboration between Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. and Nestor Andres Plasencia. It is a Nicaraguan puro rolled from a wrapper grown in the city of Jalapa and tobaccos from the Esteli and Condega regions. When announcing its release, E. P. Carrillo described it as a medium to strong cigar with a peppery overtone and hints of caramel.
Made in our factory Plasencia Cigars S.A. in Esteli, this cigar is the 1st E. P. Carrillo cigar to be manufactured outside the Dominican Republic. It completes the line launched in 2012 and will be available in 3 sizes.
Launch of the Don Doroteo brand
Produced in the La Aurora region of the Dominican Republic, Don Doroteo brand cigars pay tribute to Doroteo Delgado, the grandfather of brand founder Juan Lugo. The brand's first line will be called El Legado, and will feature an Ecuadorian wrapper and binder, and tobaccos grown in Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. Its cigars will offer peppery, spicy flavors and creamy notes that are both delicate and powerful.
Available in 5 sizes, this line will be released in July. The Robusto and Sumo Toro have been aged for 9 years, while the Corona and Belicoso have been aged for 14 years. The latter two will be produced in a Limited Edition of 33,000 units.
The Golden Salomon: the latest arrival from La Flor Dominicana
Announced for autumn 2022, the Golden Salomon uses a Nicaraguan wrapper and various tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, such as Corojo 99. Sold in boxes of 10 cigars, these modules will be offered with a choice of 2 wrappers: Natural or Maduro. This is a Limited Edition of 750 boxes, marking the end of the Golden Blend concept for the brand.
Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2022
The Swiss brand has announced the release of its 4th limited edition Winston Churchill line. For the first time, a Winston Churchill cigar will take the form of a Double Perfecto. It will be rolled from an Ecuadorian wrapper, a Negro Seco San Andres wrapper and 5 different tripe from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. Each cigar box will also feature a letter from Sir Winston Churchill's great-grandson, Randolph Churchill, and will be inspired by the look of the "old lion's" briefcase.
The Casa Magna Liga F line
Unveiled at the PCA 2021 Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas, the Casa Magna Liga F line is a powerful cigar for seasoned smokers. Available in 3 sizes, this cigar is the faithful successor to the line Casa Magna Cigar produced by the legendary Manuel Quesada. It is entirely hand-rolled at Quesada's Tabacos de Exportacion factory in the Dominican Republic. Made from Dominican wrapper leaf, Ecuadorian Sun Grown Corojo wrapper and a blend of tobacco from Dominican and Nicaraguan plantations, Casa Magna Liga F offers a rich aromatic panel of incredible complexity. It offers earthy flavors, notes of white pepper, cinnamon, roasted coffee and chocolate.
