I heard an interview with James Brown a few weeks ago where he hinted at something coming down the pike with Emilio Cigars. It will be interesting to see what James does with the AF1 and 2, and will Boutiques Unified just call themselves Black Label Trading Company? The Grimalkin they made recently was amazing, I still need to try the Maduro version!
Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) will take over the branding and marketing of Emilio Cigars. As part of the merger, all cigar production will move to BLTC’s own factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. The Cavatina, LJZ, Papa Joe and Grimalkin cigar lines are already produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Scott Zucca, owner of Emilio Cigars, will remain involved and continue distribution for both BLTC and Emilio Cigars through his distribution company L.J. Zucca Inc., a family owned company which has been distributing tobacco and other products since 1947.
James Brown, owner of BLTC and Oveja Negrastated, “I’m very excited to take the Emilio brand to the next level. I believe this merger is the natural progression of things as we have been working closely with Scott Zucca over the past few years to expand the Emilio portfolio. We have big plans for the brand and I think it will fit well with our customer base. AF1 and AF2 will be releasing from Oveja Negra in the spring with Suave to follow. The Emilio portfolio gives me a lot of new blends to work with and as a cigar maker this is what keeps me inspired.”
Emilio Cigars are available for purchase through Boutiques Unified. For more information contact info@OvejaNegraCigars.com.
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Seems really interesting.