For his third regular production line, Sam Leccia turned to the world of lucha libre and the iconic luchador. Announced in late February, the Leccia Luchador is incorporating a number of Mexican-themed aspects, including its official release date on May 5, otherwise known as Cinco de Mayo. Leccia is using a Mexican San Andrés leaf for the wrapper, which sits atop an Ecuadorian habano binder and fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua and Pennsylvania. At the time of the release, he said the Leccia Luchador is a cigar “a seriously unique blend that goes from sweet to spicy in 0 to 60.” The Leccia Luchador is being released in four sizes. Leccia Tobacco Luchador El Hombre – 5 x 54 Leccia Tobacco Luchador El Castigo – 6 x 60 Leccia Tobacco Luchador El Guapo – 6 x 50 Leccia Tobacco Luchador Loco Perfecto – 6 x 58 The names translate to English as the man, the punishment, handsome, and crazy perfect. Jack Toraño of Toraño Family Cigar Company said that there is no particular reason for the names, other than that they are the ones that stuck after brainstorming sessions. He noted that given the size of the 6 x 60, El Castigo, or the punishment seemed to fit, while Loco Perfecto “just made us all laugh so we went with it.” ...
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