Miami Cigar & Company announced on January 30, 2019 that they will be handling national distribution of Barrel Aged by Karl Malone. Introduced at IPCPR 2018, Barrel Aged by Karl Malone is a collaborative effort between the NBA legend and La Aurora Cigars, Santiago, Dominican Republic.
“I’ve loved cigars and enjoying them with friends for most of my life,” stated Malone. “Guillermo and the wonderful people at La Aurora have been so kind to me and working with them has been an amazing process. I’m really looking forward to enjoying this special blend, aged in rum barrels, with as many people as I can in the coming months. Between La Aurora’s commitment to excellence and my commitment to the same, I know this will be special.”
“After spending time with Karl, we knew he’d be an excellent addition to the Miami Cigar distribution family” Jason Wood, Miami Cigar & Company Vice President added. “From day one he’s been a pleasure to work with and fits right in to our family business atmosphere.”
The cigar will feature an Ecuadorian wrapper, Brazilian binder, and fillers from Peru, Nicaragua, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic. Presented in Churchill, Robusto, Belicoso, and Sumo Toro they are slated for shipping to US retailers in March, 2019 in the $9-$12 price range.
