As we reported earlier this month, the new Dissident cigar brand under the ownership of Benjamin Holt will launch at IPCPR 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In a press release in January, Holt stated:
“I have always thought that Dissident had huge potential and in time I would like to bring this brand back into the market. There are numerous objectives that need to be met first before that can happen and I am working with some incredible people to see that come to pass.”
The company plans to showcase two core line blends at this year’s trade show; Soapbox and Bloc.
Dissident Soapbox 
Dissident Bloc
All lines are completely new blends produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
In today’s press release, Benjamin stated:
“I am very excited about this. A lot of thought, time and work as been put into making this happen and I’m ready to show it to the world. I think these blends are very unique and offer a special smoking experience for those who love cigars. They really highlight the quality of tobacco that’s used at Oveja Negra.”
Dissident Soapbox
The Soapbox blend is described as:
- Wrapper – Brazil
- Binder – Ecuador
- Filler – Nicaragua
These will be available as a core line in the following 3 vitolas and will come packaged in 20-count boxes:
- Petite Corona – 4 3/4 x 46 (MSRP $8.00)
- Robusto – 5 1/2 x 52 (MSRP $10.00)
- Toro Gordo – 6 3/4 x 54 (MSRP $11.00)
Dissident Bloc
The Bloc blend is described as:
- Wrapper – Ecuador Maduro
- Binder – Ecuador
- Filler – Nicaragua & Dominican
These will be available as a core line in the following 3 vitolas and will come packaged in 20-count boxes:
- Box Press Robusto – 5 5/8 x 46 (MSRP $10.25)
- Box Press Toro – 6 1/4 x 52 (MSRP $10.50)
- Box Press Lonsdale – 7 x 42 (MSRP $10.00)
Dissident will be distributed by LJ Zucca Distributors and will be present in Booth 2463 at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show.