Cigar News: Southern Draw Adds Two Additional Installments To The IGNITE Program

Southern Draw Cigars is HONORED to announce three additions to its Fall Release 2022 schedule with the fourth and fifth installments of the IGNITE some good charitable campaign as it joins forces with Warriors on the Fly and the United States Border Patrol Fallen Officers Scholarship Fund to share their respective missions via the release of these entirely new cigars, available in a specially designed IGNITE DRAWpak samplers. 


Warriors on the Fly

WARRIORS ON THE FLY (WOTF) IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING COMBAT VETERANS OF THE SPECIAL FORCES COMMUNITY DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS BY PARTICIPATING IN THE SPORT OF FLY FISHING TO COMPLIMENT THEIR JOURNEY TOWARDS REHABILITATION.  With Carlos De Jesus out of the country, Rob Watson shared his thoughts on behalf of the organization,

“Our Mission aligns with SDC’s vision of their Ignite program, and that is to give back to our Veteran Community. This will directly impact members of the Special Operations Community by allowing them a chance to heal on the river.”

HYACINTH (v2)

Expressed in a (6.5×46) Lonsdale (alternate blend variation of the Peccadilloes Hyacinth) the HYACINTH (v2) has a blend described as:

  • Wrapper: Connecticut USA
  • Binder: Habano Nicaragua
  • Filler: All Nicaragua

PENNYROYAL

Expressed in a (6.125×52) Piramides the PENNYROYAL has a blend described as:

  • Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Mexico
  • Binder: Habano Hybrid Nicaragua
  • Fillers: 50% Nicaragua, 25% Honduras and 25% Ligero Broadleaf USA

The two blends will be packaged in DRAWpak Sampler Packaging containing 3 Hyacinth and 2 Pennyroyals per DRAWpak Sampler, MSRP has been set at $39.99 per sampler.

The company notes that 10,000 samplers will be offered for a total of 50,000 total cigars produced, General release of 2,500 samplers per quarter will be made available to all SDC valued retail partners beginning October 1, 2022.


United States Border Patrol Fallen Officers Scholarship Fund (USBPFOF)

United States Border Patrol Fallen Officers Scholarship Fund (USBPFOF) is a small scholarship fund whose mission statement is to provide scholarships to the children of Border Patrol Agents who have died in the line of duty.

Kyle Krall Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Retired) and Founder U.S. Border Patrol Fallen Officers Scholarship Fund stated:

“One of the last things on the families’ minds are the financial needs of the children when they get ready to continue their education after they complete high school. Therefore, we have created the USBPFOF, to provide financial assistance to those children who want to continue their education. Since our inception in 2003 we have provided numerous students with the opportunity to continue to college or vocational training. The proceeds that are received for our scholarship are earmarked for the continued education of those children who have lost a parent or caregiver in the line of duty,”

It is important to note that Kyle is a Member of the Southern Draw Cigars family and will also manage and grow the NEW SDC SWAG Store.

Crocus (v2)

Expressed in a 7.0×50 Churchill (alternate blend variation of the SDC Ladykiller) the Crocus (v2) has a blend described as:

  • Wrapper: Dark Habano Ecuador
  • Binder: Corojo Hybrid Nicaragua
  • Filler: Criollo 98 & Ligero Nicaragua

The Crocus (v2) will be packaged in DRAWpak Sampler Packaging containing 5 Crocus cigars Pennyroyals per DRAWpak Sampler, MSRP has been set at $39.99 per sampler.

The company notes that 10,000 samplers will be offered for a total of 50,000 total cigars produced, General release of 2,500 samplers per quarter will be made available to all SDC valued retail partners beginning October 1, 2022.


Each cigar is handmade in collaboration with AJ Fernandez Cigar Co., Estelí, Nicaragua using only patiently aged and naturally fermented tobaccos.

Robert Holt, Managing Partner, SDC. stated:

“Both of these organizations struck a chord within the SDC family, we have witnessed the incredible healing power of fly fishing and the restoring properties of earths amazing waters.   We also see now, more than ever before, the tireless efforts and daily demands of our U.S. Border Patrol, which unfortunately results in loss of life for some agents, leaving a void in their homes and communities.  We wish to bring attention to the respective missions and provide humble financial support by teaming up with our family, retail partners, customers, and media to continue the IGNITE charitable campaign,”


“LET ALL THINGS BE DONE WITH CHARITY”

IGNITE – Our Vision​

IGNITE, is a creative way for Southern Draw Cigars to dedicate NEW commercial release cigars to provide hope, morale, and charity to those in need.  Southern Draw Cigars with its partners will join by voluntarily assisting in all lawful ways, to support mutually agreed upon charities and causes.  

​We aim to focus on serving those in need. Our primary focuses will include several facets of the community. Starting with active duty, deployed, military veterans and their families who give up so much for our country. Premium cigar rights and cigar retail associations who give Southern Draw the avenue to build our business, and in turn allow us to give back. And to our community’s needy, homeless, and hungry, many of whom are US military veterans. https://www.southerndrawcigars.com/ignite

Please direct all questions, comments, and requests about IGNITE or to inquire about our future sponsorship opportunities for retail partners to [email protected].

For general information about Southern Draw Cigars, a list of retail partners and reviews, please visit us at www.southerndrawcigars.com

Soli Deo Gloria!