At the 2014 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show in July, HVC Cigar Co. released its first blend produced in Honduras, the HVC Vieja Cosecha No.1. The limited edition cigar is a 6 x 52 toro that is rolled at Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L. in Danlí, composed entirely of five-year-old AGANORSA tobacco wrapped in a criollo 98 leaf. Only 200 boxes of 20 were produced, and each cigar retails for $9.60. It’s the third line from HVC’s Reinier Lorenzo following the regular production Cerro and The City lines. Cigar Reviewed: HVC Vieja Cosecha No.1 Country of Origin: Honduras Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L. Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo 98 Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: 6 Inches Ring Gauge: 52 Vitola: Toro MSRP: $9.60 (Boxes of 20, $192) Release Date: Aug. 5, 2014 Number of Cigars Released: 200 Boxes of 20 Cigars (4,000 Total Cigars) Number of Cigars Smoked for Review: 3 The HVC Vieja Cosecha No.1 is covered in a dark espresso brown wrapper that is fairly smooth to the touch, although there are some bumps up and down the length. There is a bit of oil noticeable as well and the cigar has some nice give when it is squeezed. Aroma from the ...
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