Founded in 1984 by Bernard H. Grobet and named after his nightclub in Switzerland, The Griffin’s brand was first exported for sale in the United States in 1989 before being purchased by Davidoff in 2004. To celebrate its 20th year in business, The Griffin’s sold the first of what would become a year release. The first cigar in the line was The Griffin’s XX Special Release, a 5 1/4 x 52 robusto and a different cigar has been sold every year since with each incorporating a Roman numeral in the name that coincides with the year of the anniversary. This changed in the 2013 incarnation when two different blends were released sans Roman numerals in the name of the cigars. The Griffin’s website has some additional information on the 2008 version of the Special Edition: This special edition from The Griffin’s in the elegant Piramides format simply oozes charm. The tobacco blend for these medium-strength cigars consists of a combination of strong Piloto and San Vicente tobaccos, refined with a proportion of mild Olor tobaccos and a sun-ripened wrapper to round off the taste. The balanced and spicy aroma will fascinate every aficionado from the first draw. It was sold ...
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