In 2012, Esteban Carreras Cigars debuted a new blend named after a creature of urban myth. Named Chupacabra, the six vitola line was composed of a habano oscuro wrapper covering Nicaraguan tobacco in the binder and filler. A maduro-wrapped version was released the following year and both lines have now grown to encompass the same 10 sizes. At this year’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Esteban Carreras announced a new version of the Chupacabra line dubbed Hellcat. In addition to sporting a box-press that is not present in neither the Chupacabra nor Chupacabra Maduro, the new cigar is being sold in three vitolas that are not available in either of the original lines. Blend-wise, the regular production Hellcat incorporates a Mexican San Andrés wrapper covering Nicaraguan tobacco in both the binder and filler and is being rolled at the Tabacalera Carreras S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Those three vitolas are: Esteban Carreras Chupacabra Hellcat Robusto Grande (5 1/2 x 54) — $8 (Box of 20, $160) Esteban Carreras Chupacabra Hellcat Sesenta (6 x 58) — $10 (Box of 20, $200) Esteban Carreras Chupacabra Hellcat Toro Grande (6 1/2 x 54) — $9 (Box of 20, $180) Cigar Reviewed: Country of Origin: Factory: Wrapper: Binder: Filler: Length: Ring Gauge: Vitola: MSRP: Release Date: Number of Cigars ...
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