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ALTADIS U.S.A. TO PACKAGE LEADING BRANDS IN
WOOD CIGAR MOLDS
For centuries, wood cigar molds have been used in the crafting of
premium, handmade cigars. Aged, long-leaf tobaccos are blended by
skilled craftsmen to create the cigar’s core, which is then carefully
wrapped in its distinctive binder leaf, creating “the bunch.” In turn,
the bunch is placed in molds to await the final wrapper leaf. Once
wrapped, the cigar is again aged in the cedar room before making its
way into the hands of its ultimate smoker. Now, Altadis U.S.A. is
packaging a limited number of wood molds each containing ten cigars.
The Dominican wood molds, which will be at select retailers beginning
in September, can be purchased with either ten H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon
cigars, ten Montecristo White cigars or ten Romeo y Julieta Aniversario
cigars. Suggested retail pricing for the package ranges from $50 to
$90 depending upon the brand and size.
The Honduran wood molds, available in October, come with ten Gispert,
Saint Luis Rey or Maria Guerrero cigars. The suggested retail is from
$29 to $60 depending upon the brand and size.
According to an Altadis U.S.A. spokesperson, the wood molds are “a
great piece of cigar lore and make wonderful gifts”. |
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