In August 2013, My Father Cigars shipped a new Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial vitola featuring an amped up profile to stores in Hawaii. Although it was named the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Lancero, the cigar actually featured the measurements that come closer to a corona gorda at 6 x 46. The release was limited to only 300 boxes of 10, with each cigar retailing for $7.50, although due to Hawaii’s high sales tax, consumers in that state paid about $11.25 each. Jon Fia, who represents My Father and other brands in Hawaii, had this to say about the new release at the time: Jaime Garcia blend but had the strength turned up more since guys in Hawaii like full bodied cigars. It was made for Hawaii retailers only instead of a singe store, kind of like a regional release. I took (the prototypes) back to Hawaii and got feedback from the retailers. We all concurred it was full bodied enough to satisfy seasoned smokers but didn’t want to make it any stronger or we might turn off the less seasoned smokers. Boxes are red with gold lettering due to the large Asian population. In addition to the exclusive vitola, the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial ...
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