The CRA 2026 Spring Freedom Sampler

Arturo Fuente — Fuente Fuente OpusX ForbiddenX 13 Amor Sensual

The ForbiddenX 13 Amor Sensual has rich earthy notes that form the foundation of this exceptional blend, complemented by a delicate bouquet of dried fruit, subtle sweetness, and nuanced spice. Complex yet remarkably balanced, this ForbiddenX delivers a sophisticated smoking experience that evolves throughout the cigar, rewarding the palate with layer upon layer of flavor and aroma. An extraordinary cigar crafted for those seeking a truly memorable and luxurious smoke.

Ashton — Heritage Puro Sol Double Corona

The Heritage Puro Sol Double Corona is wrapped in a beautifully aged Ecuador Habano leaf over select Dominican binder and filler tobaccos. It delivers a refined medium-bodied profile marked by notes of cocoa, cedar, leather, and baking spice. Subtle hints of caramel emerge throughout the smoke, adding depth and balance to an already complex flavor experience. Rich in aroma and exceptionally smooth from start to finish.

J.C. Newman — Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4

This Diamond Crown features a dark, oily Ecuadorian sun-grown wrapper over carefully aged Dominican binder and long-filler tobaccos, this full-bodied cigar delivers a rich and complex smoking experience. Notes of bittersweet chocolate, leather, and charred oak form the core of the profile, while layers of savory spice add depth and intensity throughout. A subtle vanilla-like sweetness emerges on the finish, balancing the cigar's bold character and leaving a smooth, lingering impression. Rich, refined, and exceptionally flavorful, it is a cigar that rewards the palate from first draw to final puff.

La Flor Dominicana – Andalusian Bull

Cigar Aficionado’s 2016 Cigar of the Year, the Andalusian Bull draws inspiration from the bullfighting heritage of Spain. Its unique Salomon-esque shape delivers an evolving profile of exotic spices like cumin, saffron, and pepper, culminating in a refined and powerful smoking experience that has made it a worldwide favorite.

My Father – Garcia & Garcia Robusto Deluxe

Crafted as a tribute to Don Pepin and Jaime Garcia, this celebratory blend uses a rare Pelo de Oro filler leaf and an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. The result is a full-bodied, luxurious cigar with notes of creamy earth, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a touch of savory orange.

Oliva — Serie V Perfecto 60

This distinctive perfecto format represents the pinnacle of Oliva's Serie V line, crafted exclusively with tobaccos grown in Nicaragua's renowned Jalapa Valley and aged for a minimum of four years. The cigar features Oliva's signature Habano Sun Grown wrapper, cultivated under the intense Nicaraguan sun to develop its characteristic rich oils and deep flavor profile. The perfecto shape enhances the smoking experience, allowing for a controlled draw that gradually intensifies the flavor delivery throughout the smoke. This full-bodied cigar delivers rich, complex flavors of dark chocolate, espresso, leather, and spice, all harmoniously balanced through Oliva's time-tested blending process.

Padron - Padron Black #600 Maduro (5.75 x 54)

This exclusive size produced for the CRA Freedom Samplers, is based on the blend which Padrón produced in commemoration of Jose O. Padrón's 89th birthday. As a tribute to his lifetime of work in the tobacco industry, the cigar was made with all his favorite characteristics.  It is a full-bodied smoke which combines complex and balanced flavors.  The tobacco has been aged 5-years, and each band has its own serial number.

Plasencia — Alma del Fuego Collection E Robusto

This exceptional robusto represents Plasencia's tribute to the volcanic soils of Ometepe Island, crafted exclusively with tobaccos grown in this unique microclimate where fire and earth converge. The blend features a stunning Jalapa Rosado wrapper that has been carefully aged to develop its distinctive reddish hue and complex flavor profile. Each cigar showcases the Plasencia family's five generations of tobacco expertise, utilizing traditional Cuban rolling techniques passed down through their lineage. This medium to full-bodied cigar delivers rich notes of cedar, roasted nuts, subtle spice, and natural sweetness that exemplifies the terroir-driven approach that defines the Alma del Fuego collection.

Rocky Patel — ALR Toro

This premium toro showcases Rocky Patel's commitment to crafting exceptional Nicaraguan cigars, featuring a carefully selected blend of aged Nicaraguan long-fillers wrapped in a rich, oily Habano wrapper. The ALR blend represents years of refinement and experimentation, utilizing tobaccos that have been aged for a minimum of five years to achieve optimal complexity and smoothness. Each cigar is hand-rolled by skilled artisans in Rocky Patel's state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring consistent construction and draw performance. This full-bodied cigar delivers bold flavors of dark chocolate, espresso, leather, and warm spices, creating a robust smoking experience that exemplifies Rocky Patel's signature style and dedication to premium cigar craftsmanship.

Tatuaje - Smashed Pumpkin Corojo Tuxtla

This special edition Tatuja was create for the CRA sampler pack and is wrapped in a rich Mexican San Andrés Tuxtla Corojo leaf, the Tatuaje Smashed Pumpkin Corojo Tuxtla delivers a bold and flavorful smoking experience that balances strength with complexity. Notes of earth, black pepper, and roasted nuts form the foundation of the profile, while layers of cocoa, espresso, and baking spice emerge throughout the smoke. The distinctive Tuxtla wrapper adds a subtle natural sweetness and depth that complements the cigar's robust core flavors. Medium-to-full bodied with a long, satisfying finish, the Smashed Pumpkin Corojo Tuxtla offers a rich seasonal smoking experience that is both nuanced and intensely rewarding.