Debuted at the PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada this past March, the four part Year of the Dragon by Gurkha Cigars is in partnership with different manufacturers of the industry. The first three releases of Gurkha Year of Dragon by AJ Fernandez and Ernesto Pérez Carrillo began shipping in April, while the fourth shipped out to retail partners in early August. The fourth and final installment is finally going out to retailers now: Gurkha Year of Dragon by Oscar Valladares.
The final installment of Gurkha’s Year of the Dragon is made by Oscar Valladares and housed in a ten count, 6 x 52 toro cigar, yellow commemorative box. It adorns the same MSRP of $25 per cigar that the rest of the collection has held. The Gurkha Year of Dragon by Oscar Valladares is made in Honduras by Oscar Valladares. This is the first time in a long time that Gurkha has returned to Honduras for a cigar. “It’s been a while since we released a blend made in Honduras,” said Jim Colucci, President of Gurkha Cigar Group. “When Oscar [Valladares] came to visit us the first time, we immediately said we wanted to partner with him on something special, and so we did! It’s been a pleasure to work with the entire Oscar Valladares Team and we look forward to future partnerships.”
“We’re proud to partner with Oscar Valladares and his team to produce this phenomenal cigar,” commented Juan Lopez, Vice President of Sales at Gurkha Cigar Group. “This will not be the last time you see the Valladares name on one of our brands for sure.”
Gurkha Year of Dragon by Oscar Valladares is the final installment in the year long celebration of the Year of the Dragon 2024. Gurkha’s plan is to release future endeavors with each manufacturer in the collection including honoring 2025 as next year’s Year of Snake, another of Gurkha Cigar Group and K. Hansotia & Co’s trademarks.
Gurkha Cigars are known throughout the world for their premium cigars. The company produces millions of cigars per year that are sold in more than 85 countries worldwide. While Gurkha is known for its exclusivity, it has an impressive array of brands of flawlessly handcrafted, premium cigars created in a variety of strengths, tasting profiles and price-points. No matter what your taste, there’s a Gurkha cigar that’s perfect for your palate.
