In November, Reinado Cigars announced plans to introduce a new blend that would be the first non-Nicaraguan puro in their portfolio. Named the Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Ecuador Edition, the new release focuses on a new wrapper, Ecuadorian Connecticut. The original plan was to release two vitolas at once: a 5 x 55 box-pressed size known as Elegidos and a 7 x 50 Churchill, but those plans have changed. Now, the inaugural release of the new blend will consist of only one vitola, a 6 x 38 petit lancero retailing for $8.99 and sold in boxes of 10. Reinado owner Antonio Lam made the change because he felt the blend worked better in the 6 x 38 format, which the company added as a limited edition size for its regular Grand Empire Reserve line last year. The wrapper on the prototype obviously looks nothing like the production version. Grand Empire Reserve Connecticut Edition Elegidos Prototype (5 x 55) Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Ecuador Edition (6 x 38) The cigar is expected to debut at the 2014 IPCPR convention and trade show in July. Cigar Reviewed: Reinado Grand Empire Reserve Ecuador Edition Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Agros Tabacos Industriales Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Size: 6 Inches Ring Gauge: 38 Vitola: Petit Lancero ...
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