If you have followed me over the last few years you know that I am a HUGE fan of this factory, the people behind it and the cigars coming out of the factory. I found them in 2015 and to see the continued rise and success has been amazing and no surprise at all. I am very happy to share the following information and if you don’t know about them, we can point you to some great shop that carry them and offer discounts. Congratulations to James, Angela, Stephanie and the rest of the Oveja Negra team.
PRESS RELEASE
June 24, 2019 —Oveja Negra Brands announces its arrival to the premium cigar industry. Consisting of Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Emilio Cigars, and Dissident, each brand maintains its own unique identity while combining talents and resources to bring a formidable representation and marketing strategy to the cigar world.
Oveja Negra Brands produce cigars for the next generation. Each brand shares a passion and dedication to providing innovative, cutting edge cigars that are unsurpassed in quality. Each line is hand-made by Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli and is represented by a team of sales reps across the states. Oveja Negra Brands utilizes a central distribution warehouse with high-tech facilities for streamlined shipping and convenience for its retailers. Distribution is handled by L.J.Zucca, tobacco distributors since 1947.
The brands formerly represented by Boutiques Unified have transitioned to Oveja Negra Brands to better communicate their focused vision and provide better service to retail partners.
A new website has launched to give consumers and retailers a base for exploring Oveja Negra Brands cigars, retail merchandise and an interactive retailer map. Please visit www.OvejaNegraCigars.com.
I could not be happier for owner Benjamin Holt. I have interacted with Ben through social media and through BLTC/ BLK WKS which he is a rep for and I am really excited to watch this journey unfold. I am very curious to see how he and James Brown push the envelope with these creations. Best of luck and I cannot wait to try these blends.
Press Release June 20, 2019 – Dissident to Launch Core Line at IPCPR 2019 The new Dissident cigar brand under the ownership of Benjamin Holt will launch at IPCPR 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dissident will showcase two core line blends at this year’s trade show; Soapbox and Bloc. All lines are completely new blends produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. Both blends will be available in three sizes. Benjamin stated, “I am very excited about this. A lot of thought, time and work as been put into making this happen and I’m ready to show it to the world. I think these blends are very unique and offer a special smoking experience for those who love cigars. They really highlight the quality of tobacco that’s used at Oveja Negra.” Dissident will be distributed by LJ Zucca Distributors and will be present in Booth 2463 at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show.
Soapbox Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Brazil Binder: Ecuador Filler: Nicaragua Petite Corona – 4 3/4 x 46 (20 count) MSRP $8.00 Robusto – 5 1/2 x 52 (20 count) MSRP $10.00 Toro Gordo – 6 3/4 x 54 (20 count) MSRP $11.00
Bloc Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador Maduro Binder: Ecuador Filler: Nicaragua & Dominican Box Press Robusto – 5 5/8 x 46 (20 count) MSRP $10.25 Box Press Toro – 6 1/4 x 52 (20count) MSRP $10.50 Box Press Lonsdale – 7 x 42 (20 count) MSRP $10.00 For more information contact info@smoke-dissident.com.
June 19, 2019 — Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s IPCPR in Las Vegas.
LAST RITES VIATICUM will be available to BLTC retailers at this years IPCPR.This is a small batch release offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to retailers attending IPCPR 2019. Shipping will commence this fall.
“We wanted to release a cigar exclusively for IPCPR attendees as a way of showing our appreciation for the retailers who come to support our brands and the show. Last Rites has always been a special cigar to me. It was the first cigar I blended on my own, and I blended it to my personal tastes. It’s everything I wanted out of a cigar and a perfect representation of Black Label Trading Co. To celebrate our sixth anniversary, I wanted to do a Special Edition of the Last Rites. The Viaticum is an evolution of the Last Rites blend. It uses most of the same tobaccos but in different proportions and primings. It’s rich, dark and elegant just like Nicaraguan tobacco. We also box pressed the cigar like the original 2013 release,” says James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
Last Rites Viaticum
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuador Maduro
Binder: Honduras Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan / Honduran
Robusto – 5 x 54 Box Press (20 count) MSRP $15.00
“Black Label Trading Company is redefining the standards for cigar making. With a less is more philosophy, Black Label Trading Co. creates hand crafted premium cigars of the utmost quality at their own factory in Nicaragua.”
Visit BLTC Booth #2463 at this year’s IPCPR 2019 for more information. info@blacklabeltrading.com.
I really hope hope I am able to try these. Last Rites is my favorite cigar from the Black Label lineup and I am sure this one will be amazing. More great things coming out of Fabrica Oveja Negra. #LongAshesFullGlasses
June 18, 2019 — Emilio Cigars is pleased to announce the release of Suave at this year’s IPCPR. Emilio will also be featuring La Musa for shipment later this year. Both are hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
Suave is a core-line product for Emilio that has been redesigned. The artwork and blending for these cigars has been done by James Brown. James, owner of BLTC and Fabrica Oveja Negra, stated, “I am very excited to release these cigars. They that have been given the Oveja Negra makeover in appearance and flavor.”
Suave will be shipping to select retailers later this month. Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Robusto – 5 x 50 (20 count) MSRP $9.00 Toro – 6 x 50 (20 count) MSRP $9.50 Churchill – 7 x 48 (20 count) MSRP $9.50
La Musa, a limited release, will be featured at this years show. This will be the first edition of this cigar from the Oveja Negra Factory. Country of Origin: Nicaragua Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Robusto – 5 x 50 (25 count) MSRP $10.50 Toro – 6 x 50 (25 count) MSRP $11.00
Visit Booth #2463 at this year’s IPCPR 2019 for more information. info@OvejaNegraCigars.com.
