As explained yesterday, the newest Paul Garmirian line made an appearance a bit before the show. After the jump, the official word and pictures from the Garmirian family. Made by Henke Kelner at Tabadom’s Occidental factory, this is quietly one of my most anticipated releases of the year to try. A few retailers have these in, including Chicago’s Jack Schwartz. — el niño diablo.

PG Artisan’s Passion Full Bodied and Affordable – Now Available

McLean, Virginia 07/13/11

Paul Garmirian Inc. is pleased to announce PG Artisan’s Passion in 3 sizes: Toro (6 x 52), Super Robusto (5 x 54) and Short Robusto (4 ½ x 52).

PG Artisan’s Passion is a new, affordable, full bodied cigar. Full flavor, full bodied at 9.25/10 strength. PG Artisan’s Passion are available in colorful boxes of 20. PG will be releasing the Artisan’s Passion at the IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas July 17-21. Paul Garmirian Inc. is displaying in booths 501, 503. Suggested retail, before state taxes are applied, are as follows:

Toro (6 x 52) Box of 20 $176

Super Robusto (5 x 54) Box of 20 $164

Short Robusto (4 ½ x 52) Box of 20 $152

Filling a void, the PG Artisan’s Passion is a sister cigar to the mild to medium bodied Artisan’s Selection. Since 1997, the Artisan’s Selection has provided PG smokers a consistent cigar at a great value. The Artisan’s Selection is a favorite among golfers.