Question about Original Release...

[Tapewormboy]

Just wondering exactly what constitutes an original release cigar? Is there a guideline as to when the original release cigar period ends and when the secondary release begins? Or is it just a fuzzy line based on guesses when retailers get shipments in?

Mostly talking about domestic cigars that don't have box dates.

In regards to the Ashton ESG, it seems like some retailers are now getting a second shipment (or the first for some). These could be from the original blending batch, just shipped out later, or a completely different set of leaves. Does anyone have information on this?

It seems that OR sticks might sell/trade with greater value even if they are within a few months of each other in terms of age; true or false?

Did a search, but didn't find a thread where this topic was discussed. Just wanted to hear what you all had to say about this...

Thanks,
Frank

[jgros001]

My thought would be that original release would refer to the tobacco used and the period of rolling, not when a particular store gets the stock. Interesting question, I'd like to find out if I am correct in this assumption. Some original releases do command a higher resale value - however, I do not know how you would ever prove this with most domestics, ie no box code or anything to indicate when it was packaged.