PINELLAS PARK, FL (Thursday, April, 30th 2015) –– Camacho,
the worlds leading brand of bold cigars, is proud to announce the first release
under it’s new Master Built Series, Camacho American Barrel-Aged. A complex and
intense new cigar experience inspired by the uncompromising American spirit,
with bourbon barrel-aged Corojo at its heart.
American Barrel-Aged is a monumental smoke that welds the
essence of true frontier mettle to Camacho’s impenetrable Cuban roots. An
experience that shatters all expectations, pushes every limit and paves the way
for a life lived out loud.
With the spirit of America and the soul of a craftsman,
Camacho American Barrel-Aged celebrates the hardworking grit of Kentucky
bourbon makers and the passionate artistry of our master builders. Challenging
convention at every turn. Working together to forge an intense smoking
experience unlike anything else. A process that begins with the original Corojo
plant, aging its legendary leaves for six years and then locking them in
charred Kentucky bourbon barrels.

Wrapped in five-year-old American broadleaf, each cigar
delivers a richness and complexity characterized by oaky flavors and sweet
bourbon aromas. American Barrel-Aged is truly the embodiment of uncompromising
craftsmanship. Born from the inexhaustible spirit that has inspired Camacho
from day one.
“American Barrel-Aged is something we have been working on
for some time and we are very excited to finally share it with aficionados now
in the US and across global markets in the near future. This project marks the
first time a Camacho core line has been made outside of Honduras and we are
extremely proud of what our master builders in the Dominican Republic have
brought to life. Barrel aging is a very tedious and hands-on process. We are
aging around 2,000 lbs of Corojo filler tobacco and rotating the barrels one
leaf at a time every few weeks. Each batch takes a full five months to complete
and requires constant attention to ensure the proper journey for this special
tobacco,” said Dylan Austin, Director of Marketing for Davidoff of Geneva USA.
The blend is constructed almost entirely of American grown
tobacco including a broadleaf wrapper, binder and filler, along with a maduro
filler tobacco from Pennsylvania. One leaf of the six-year-old, bourbon
barrel-aged Corojo tobacco was added to the recipe and is the main component
that amplifies the complexity of the blend.
To intensify the launch of American Barrel-Aged, a full
nationwide road tour is in the works and will kickoff with a weeklong
extravaganza at Corona Cigar in Orlando starting on June 8th. Each of the
American Barrel-Aged launch events will span across three days and are limited
to a group of twenty-five hand selected retailers. The grand finale event will
be held at Tampa Humidor in Tampa, FL on December 19th where the tour will come
to a close.
American Barrel-Aged will begin shipping nationwide on
Monday, June 15th and retails for $10 - $12 per cigar.
Camacho American
Barrel-Aged Road: Tour Dates & Locations
Jun 8 – 13
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Corona Cigar Co.
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Orlando, FL
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Jun 16 – 18
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Cigar Cave
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Palm Harbor, FL
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Jun 25 – 27
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Emerson’s
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Virginia Beach, VA
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Jul 1 – 3
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Cigar Realm
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Ashland, VA
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Jul 9 – 11
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Tinderbox Waldorf
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Waldorf, MD
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Jul 30 – Aug 1
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Humidour Cigar Shoppe
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Cockeysville, MD
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Aug 6 – 8
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Regency Cigar Emporium
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East Greenwich, RI
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Aug 13 – 15
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Two Guys Smoke Shop
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Nashua, NH
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Aug 20 – 22
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Cup of Joes
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Queensbury, NY
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Aug 27 – 29
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Truly Cigars
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Florence, AL
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Sept 3 – 5
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Blend Bar
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Indianapolis, IN
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Sept 9 – 11
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Just For Him
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Springfield, MO
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Sept 17 – 19
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Outlaw Cigar Co
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Overland Park, KS
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Sept 24 – 26
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Addison Cigar
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Addison, TX
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Oct 1 – 3
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Club Humidor
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San Antonio, TX
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Oct 8 – 10
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Heroes & Legacies
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Austin, TX
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Oct 15 – 17
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Serious Cigar
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Houston, TX
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Oct 22 – 24
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Cigar Shop Biloxi
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Biloxi, MS
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Oct 29 – 31
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Cigars & More
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Birmingham, AL
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Nov 5 – 7
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Franklin Cigar
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Franklin, TN
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Nov 12 – 14
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Havana Phil’s
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Greensboro, NC
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Nov 19 – 21
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Ansteads Tobacco
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Fayetteville, NC
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Dec 3 – 5
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5 Point Bottle Shop
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Athens, GA
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Dec 10 – 12
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Smoke Inn
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Boynton Beach, FL
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Dec 17 – 19
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Tampa Humidor (Grand Finale)
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Tampa, FL
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