MoyaRuiz Cigars Inc., creators of popular boutique brands such as La Jugada and The Rake, is pleased to announce their latest blend โ€“ IL RIDOTTO is ready to be shipped to retailers. The project announced last year continues in the vein of their prior game-themed releases, including poker and dominos, MoyaRuiz reaches further into history for IL RIDOTTO.

Translating to โ€œThe Private Roomโ€, Il Ridotto is known as the Westโ€™s first public, legal casino. After failed attempts to bar citizens from gambling in the streets of Venice, the decision was made to open Il Ridotto in 1638 โ€“ taking up residence in a wing of Veniceโ€™s San Moisรจ Palace โ€“ a church, no less.

โ€œSince both of our releases have to do with games, playing dominos and poker (and for money), we wanted to go back to the roots of gambling. Thatโ€™s where the inspiration came from โ€“ to really tell the story of gambling, which Americans love so passionately.โ€ said Danny Moya, co-proprietor of MoyaRuiz Cigars.

The IL RIDOTTO packaging showcases the required attire for casino guests โ€“ including three-cornered hats and masks โ€“ intended to cultivate a more noble environment. MoyaRuiz will debut the cigars in two sizes: Biribi and Basetta, two of the more popular games played at Il Ridotto.

Once again teaming with the La Zona factory in Estelรญ, MoyaRuiz showcases a Nicaraguan blend, wrapped in a premium Brazilian-grown Habano wrapper โ€“ offering a surprisingly luxurious profile, while retaining a very attractive price point.