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There's way too many cigars on the market. I see it being impossible for a B&M to even be able to afford stocking even 1/4 of the faces available, not to mention the vitolas in each face as well. Some will make it, some will not. Avalon, a company that cranked up in '07 tried and failed. The theory is that they released sticks that weren't ready. People rejected them and now they're gone. Guess what? The Avalon Hellhound has turned into one fantastic cigar and no chance you'll ever get more unless you find someone with some old stock.

This year, Gaby Kafie has started up and produced some Kafie cigars in the 54 to 60 RG. I think they're great but the reviews are mixed, because, obviously he has released some for trial that were not ready to smoke. They release them May 27. It remains to be seen if he can impress enough to stay around.