Erik Wentworth and Jim Ferreira have announced the formation of a new cigar brand titled “3 Leaf”. Erik is the former Executive Vice President of Hammer & Sickle which dissolved in 2022. 3 LEAF cigars will start off the brand with an Ecuadorian Connecticut and Ecuadorian Habano wrapped cigar. Both will be available in 3 sizes: 5×50, 6×48, and 6×54.
The two founders sent out a press release this week stating the following:
I entered the premium cigar industry in 2009 as a tobacconist at Two Guys Smoke Shop and I quickly found a home. The passion that rooted me to this industry developed through working with amazing people on a daily basis.
Four short years later, I was provided the privilege to work with Hammer & Sickle. From 2013 until 2022 I worked for the company, growing to the position of Executive Vice President and expanding the company’s presence in the cigar industry. During that time, I worked under Eric Hanson developing a close relationship with him and the company, while learning the intricacies of running a cigar business with the ultimate goal to provide the best product to the customer- a product I was proud of.
In June of 2018, we were all blindsided when Eric passed away; I lost my mentor, my colleague, and someone I considered family. I was saddened but also determined to continue driving forward, and the company continued to grow until the spring of 2022 when due to unforeseen events, the company decided to dissolve.
I realized about one year after being absent from the cigar industry, how much of an impression it had left on my life. During the end of 2022 I wanted to go back. In an industry that thrives off of relationships, 3 LEAF is no exception. Everything from the name to the company’s founders is rooted on relationships with those closest to me. I knew I wanted to start this endeavor with the support of my friends and family and quickly contacted my close friend Jim Ferreira about making a cigar together. Without hesitation he was in favor of the idea and we began making plans.
The name 3 LEAF itself, evolved from a drawing my daughter created of a small tobacco stock bearing three leaves. When I brought my daughter’s drawing to Jim it was immediately adopted to be our project’s crest and 3 LEAF was born.
After over a year of blending and rigorous details, we finally have two blends that will appeal to every cigar enthusiast, for those special occasions or everyday smokes. Jim and I are truly honored, humbled, and overjoyed with the release of 3 LEAF, and we hope that you enjoy 3 LEAF as much as we have enjoyed making them.
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