For the most recent La Sirena project, Arielle Ditkowich was challenged by fans of the brand to create a new cigar but at a more wallet-friendly price point; about $7 to be exact. To do this, she worked with the crew at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Nicaragua to source tobacco that maintained the flavor quality of her other lines, but could be obtained at a price point that stayed within the goals of the project. Additionally, she dialed back one aspect of La Sirena cigars that the company has been known for: the packaging. Instead of the large, lavish bands that have graced previous releases, this new cigar would be much more subdued, as would the boxes. The result is Porthole by La Sirena, a limited edition group of three cigars that is not only for fans of the line who want a La Sirena cigar with a smaller price tag, but also for La Sirena retailers as a thank you for their support of the brand. As mentioned above, there are three cigars in the line, with two sizes sharing the same blend and the third size using a different wrapper. The biggest and the smallest sizes, ...
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