Cigar News: Gurkha Cigar Group Inc Announces Third Year of the Dragon is Now Shipping

Gurkha Cigar Group Inc has announced the company’s third, Year of the Dragon installment, is now shipping to retailers.

Debuted at the PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada this past March, the four part Year of the Dragon by Gurkha Cigars is in partnership with different manufacturers of the industry.  The first two releases of Gurkha Year of the Dragon by AJ Fernandez and Ernesto Pérez Carrillo began shipping in April.  The third manufacturing partner (Oliva Cigar Co.) project is officially now being released to retailers and shipping to a store near you.

The Gurkha Year of the Dragon by Oliva Cigar Co. is a (6 1/2 x 60) Salomon housed in a 10-count Year of the Dragon Collector’s Edition humidor.  The Gurkha Year of the Dragon by Oliva Cigar Co. is adorned in an orange band to match it’s box.  The cigar is priced at $25.00 MSRP as is the rest of the collection. 

The blend is described by the company as:

  • Wrapper – San Andres
  • Binder – Cameroon
  • Filler – Nicaraguan

The Gurkha Year of the Dragon by Oliva Cigar Co. is made in Nicaragua with Oliva Cigar Company.

The fourth and final Gurkha Year of the Dragon cigar is scheduled to be released before the fall and is made with Oscar Valladares.

About Gurkha Cigars

Gurkha Cigars are known throughout the world for their premium cigars. The company produces millions of cigars per year that are sold in more than 85 countries worldwide. While Gurkha is known for its exclusivity, it has an impressive array of brands of flawlessly handcrafted, premium cigars created in a variety of strengths, tasting profiles and price-points. No matter what your taste, there’s a Gurkha cigar that’s perfect for your palate.