2007: The Year of the Maduro?

Since I work in the cigar industry I have a first hand look into how the industry is growing. So far this year, one topic has continued to be a discussion with almost every manufacturer, retailer, and experienced smoker that I have talked to. The topic is Maduro cigars. Maduro wrappers have been popular in the past, but I have never seen it as popular as it is this year. C.A.O. will be releasing their new C.A.O. Gold Maduro in June. Currently we are they only company that carries them, but since they are so popular the demand has grown beyond our control. Altadis, makers of the world famous H. Upmann and 94 rated Onyx Reserve have just released the Romeo Y Julieta Vintage Maduro. United Tobacco will be releasing their popular 601 line in Maduro at the end of the year. Camacho is releasing the Camacho Triple Maduro, this cigar will be made entirely of Maduro leaves! Carlos Torano is releasing the Casa Torano Maduro next month, and Puros Indios is releasing their Limited Edition 83rd Anniversary Cuba Aliados Maduro. We are only in April, and look at the Maduro line up already! I’m excited, are you?

Corona Chris