Connoisseur Selection
Connoisseur Selection is a brand of handmade premium cigar owned by Holt's Cigar Company,Inc..
History and Background
The brand was first introduced to the U. S. market in 1983. At that time, it was a full-bodied cigar made at the Villazon factory in Honduras, but when Villazon was purchased by General Cigar Company in 1997, manufacture of the brand ceased.
In May 2007, after a ten-year hiatus, the brand was re-introduced. It is now blended and manufactured by Pepín Garcia at Tabacalera Cubana in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Description
This current incarnation of this brand is a full-bodied, full-flavored cigar. The range consists of five models with names of a royal character. It is a puro, as the filler, binder and wrapper are all Nicaraguan tobaccos. They are packed unbanded and un-celloed in varnished chests of 25.
Models/Vitolas
| Frontmark | Vitola | Length (in.) | Ring Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight | robusto | 5 | 50 |
| Prince | corona | 5.5 | 44 |
| Bishop | toro | 6 | 52 |
| Chancellor | torpedo | 6.13 (6-1/8") | 52 |
| King | Churchill | 7 | 50 |
Notes
- The information for this entry was taken from Holts' online catalogue (5/24/07).