In March, Michael Argenti—former founder of the Berger & Argenti brand, which is now defunct—introduced a new line of cigars during the 2016 Tobacco Plus Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. Dubbed La Gran Llave, the new cigars feature a Mexican San Andrés wrapper covering an Ecuadorian habano binder and Nicaraguan filler tobacco. The cigars are all box-pressed and are being rolled at Abdel Fernandez’s Tabacalera Fernandez S.A. in Nicaragua. “I’ve developed a number of cigars over the years and I’m extremely proud of all of them,” said Argenti in a press release. “With that said, I honestly believe La Gran Llave is the finest blend I’ve ever been associated with. Working with Abdel and his team of experts at AJ Fernandez Cigars has been one of the best experiences of my life. His materials and methods are incredible.” The La Gran Llave launched in five different vitolas, all of which are sold in boxes of 20. La Gran Llave Corona Extra (4 3/4 x 48) — $6.99 (Boxes of 20, $139.80) La Gran Llave Robusto (5 x 54) — $7.99 (Boxes of 20, $159.80) La Gran Llave Guapo (5 1/2 x 60) — $8.99 (Boxes of 20, $179.80) La Gran Llave Torpedo (6 1/2 x 56) — $9.99 (Boxes of 20, $199.80) La Gran Llave Double Corona (7 ...
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