In 2013, General Cigar Co. introduced its first Nicaraguan blends under the La Gloria Cubana brand. Named the Serie R Black and the Serie R Estelí, the two blends were introduced in three vitolas packaged in 18-count boxes, with the Serie R Black sold only at catalog and internet retailers and the Serie R Estelí available only at brick-and-mortar retailers. On July 1, General Cigar Co. shipped maduro versions of the two cigars, both of which replace the original wrapper with a Connecticut broadleaf leaf. As with the original releases, the Serie R Estelí Maduro is designated exclusively for brick-and-mortar retailers while the Serie R Black Maduro is being sold exclusively at catalog and internet retailers. The La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro incorporates the aforementioned Connecticut broadleaf wrapper along with Nicaraguan tobacco in both the binder and filler. The La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro launched in three vitolas: La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro No. 54 (6 x 54) — $6.99 (Boxes of 18, $125,82) La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro No. 60 (6 x 60) — $7.49 (Boxes of 18, $134.82) La Gloria Cubana Serie R Estelí Maduro No. 64 (6 1/4 x 54) — $7.99 (Boxes of 18, $143.82) Cigar Reviewed: Country of Origin: ...
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