El Primer Mundo Cigars & PDR Cigars End Distribution Arrangement
According to a press release received from El Primer Mundo yesterday, the Atlanta based company’s cigars will no longer be distributed by PDR Cigars USA. The agreement had been in lace since May of 2013. El Primer Mundo will distribute its product lines through an existing network of independent sales brokers throughout the United States; Asian distribution will be handled via partner ChindAsia Lifestyle Group.
Brand founder and owner Sean Williams was quoted in the release as saying, “I’m really excited about fine tuning the focus as we move into 2015. This past year has been a whirlwind. We launched a new product with Costa Fuerte, re-launched Epifania, and basically repackaged the whole line-up, including La Hermandad. This was all done while Abe and the factory were major league busy doing great new stuff for PDR as well as a number of other brands.“
Abe Flores and the Pinar Del Rio factory make cigars for a number of brands, including Gurkha, Kristoff, La Palina, Ortega and one of this podcaster’s favorites: Frank Herrera’s Biography. Two blends coming from this factory were selected in Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 in 2013. Existing Epifania, La Hermandad and Costa Fuerte lines will continue to be produced by PDR in Tamboril, Dominican Republic.
“Abe makes great cigars and I’ve really enjoyed making my lines with him. I definitely look forward to continuing with the relationship,” said Williams of the ongoing relationship.
El Primer Mundo was founded in 2006, and has been well received over the years, with accolades to include a Cigar Trophy nomination for Best Brand USA in 2013 for its Epifania line. Williams believes the next 12 months should be an exciting time for EPM as he looks forward to a number of new projects, including work on El Primer Mundo’s 10th Anniversary Cigar slated for release in 2015.
www.elprimermundo.com
Let us know what you're thinking...leave a comment!