In addition to Gentili humidors, Christian Eiroa’s CLE Cigar Company will now be distributing Patoro Cigars, a Swiss-based company who has been selling cigars since 2001. The company was founded by Patrick J. Martin and added Dr. Pablo Richard last year, now Patoro heads to the U.S. Later this year, Patoro will launch a new cigar made specifically for the U.S. market as it begins its distribution agreement with CLE. Richard told halfwheel it will be in the “same style and philosophy” as the brand carries in Europe, which likely means ultra-exclusive and also probably expensive. In Europe, Patoro cigars can command upwards of $50 per cigar—some of which is due taxes—but does nothing to change the fact that the cigars are oftentimes the most expensive in the humidor. “I am very impressed with the energy and strict philosophy with this brand,” said Eiroa. “I am especially attracted to the energy, commitment and focus from Dr. Richard, who at only 28 years of age, knows exactly what he is looking for.” The cigars the company sells in Europe are made at Corporación Cigar Export, S. R. L. (Augusto Reyes) in the Dominican Republic. That factory is in the running for ...
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