BURLINGTON, N.C. – Santa Clara, Inc., one of the nation’s largest distributors of cigars and other tobacco products, announces the newest additions to an exclusive portfolio of premium cigar brands: Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Crafted by Jaime Garcia. The official announcement, made at the IPCPR’s 86th Annual Convention & International Trade Show, marks an operational launch in which the wholesaler will exclusively showcase and distribute both newly-introduced premium cigar lineups.

The Joya de Nicaragua Clásico is an exquisite premium release, loaded with rich history and old-world tradition. This best-selling offering is a contemporary take on the original Joya de Nicaragua, a timeless classic that has captivated adult cigar smokers for nearly 50 years. The Joya de Nicaragua Clásico captures the original cigar’s spirited essence, displaying a gorgeous Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper around a recipe of lush tobaccos – insuring today’s consumers a truly cultured smoking experience within each cigar. Joya de Nicaragua Clásico cigars are available now in six sizes, at an affordable price point of only $5.50 – $9.50 per cigar.

Churchill – 6 7/8 x 48
Consul – 4 1/2 x 52
No. 6 – 6 x 41
Senorita – 5 1/2 x 34
Toro – 6 x 50
Torpedo – 6 x 52

Crafted by Jamie Garcia, the second exclusive announced at the 2018 IPCPR, is the newest addition to Santa Clara’s own Crafted Series. Crafted by Jaime Garcia joins the line’s top-selling precursors, Montecristo Crafted by A.J. Fernandez, and Romeo y Julieta Crafted by A.J. Fernandez, which were both released in early-2017 to tremendous success. This newly-offered assortment was blended by Jaime Garcia, son of the legendary master blender, Don ‘Pepin’ Garcia, and comes hand-rolled by the artisans of the My Father Cigars S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. ‘Crafted’ cigars utilize fiery Habano Rosado wrappers and other full-flavored components to deliver a spicy, complex profile, that’s sure to pique the interest of any ‘My Father’ enthusiast. Crafted by Jaime Garcia cigars are presented in three sizes, with a suggested retail price of $8.00 – $9.00 a cigar.

Robusto – 5 x 50
Toro – 6 x 52
Toro Gordo – 6 x 60

All vitolas of Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Crafted by Jaime Garcia selections are in-stock now and currently shipping – available for purchase exclusively through Santa Clara, Inc. Representatives of the distributor, which has operated as a premium cigar wholesaler since 1971, believe these newly-announced brands will be strong additions to an already-decorated portfolio of premium cigar exclusives, which currently includes celebrated lineups like El Rey Del Mundo, La Finca, Mr. B’s, Montecristo 2000, and the aforementioned Santa Clara Crafted Series. The company will be showcasing both Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Crafted by Jaime Garcia, along with other top-selling brands at the 2018 IPCPR trade show, located within booth #2326.

Cigar News: Wholesaler Santa Clara Adds Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Crafted by Jaime Garcia To Portfolio