Kafie Trading Company, LLC has announced today they have partnered with Concerto Cigars, a brand of cigars sold primarily in brick and mortar cigar shops throughout the United States. Concerto Cigars was a brand originally launched in 2015, and owned by Ronald Thomas Brown II. It was popular in the S.E. United States mainly near the Charlotte, N.C. area.
According to the press release today:
“Concerto Cigars was originally produced in the United States, by a domestic manufacturer. Due to limitations in tobacco availability and production efficiencies, Ron has been in search of the ideal boutique cigar manufacturer that can meet and exceed the expectations of his palate and the connoisseurs that enjoy his offerings. Moving forward, the line will be know as RTB Cigars. “
The RTB Cigars line features 2 primary blends, both named after “movements” in a musical arrangement. Ron’s background as composer of music, arranger, and percussionist have really inspired him to bring his passion to world of cigars.
The blends are a composition of tobaccos arranged to deliver a flavor profile which is intriguing and complex. The two blends are the “Aria” (music term which defines the beginning), and the “Finale” (music term that describes the climax).
The Aria is a blend is described as:
- Wrapper – Cloud Grown Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder – Honduras
- Filler – Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua
The Aria is expressed in single 6 x 52 vitola and comes packaged in 10-count boxes. The price has been set at $10.00/cigar.
The Finale blend is described as:
- Wrapper – Cuban Seed Habano Maduro
- Binder – Honduras
- Filler – Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua
The Finale is expressed in single 6 x 52 vitola and comes packaged in 10-count boxes. The price has been set at $10.00/cigar.
In the press release today, Dr. Gaby Kafie noted:
“We’re honored to have Ron Brown join our factory, we feel that his special gifts and qualities really marry well with our family owned approach to making boutique cigars. At Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia, we treat everyone like family. We all help each other to ensure each others success.”
Dr. Gaby Kafie
The company notes that a re-launch of the brand is scheduled for Friday May 17, 2019. A launch party is in the works right now, more details to come soon.
