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Black Label Trading Co. has begun shipping the 2026 edition of Bishops Blend to select retailers this week, marking the cigar’s 10th anniversary since its original debut in 2016.

While the annual limited release returns with the same name, this year’s version introduces a notable change to the blend. For the first time, Bishops Blend uses a double-wrapper combination of Ecuadorian Maduro and Connecticut Broadleaf. The blend also incorporates Connecticut and Pennsylvania Broadleaf in the filler alongside Nicaraguan tobaccos, with an Ecuador Habano binder.

“It’s been ten years since we introduced Bishops Blend, and it has grown into one of our most sought-after releases. To celebrate this milestone, this year’s edition features a double-wrapper presentation, pairing the original Ecuadorian Maduro with Connecticut Broadleaf. The addition of Broadleaf in both the filler and wrapper further enhances the cigar’s rich, elegant, and complex character, taking it to an entirely new level. Smokers can expect the same bold profile that has defined Bishops Blend, highlighted by notes of anise, pepper, raisins, and a lingering sweet earthiness on the finish,” said James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.

The 2026 Bishops Blend is produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua and will be offered in three sizes:

  • Corona Larga (6¼ x 46) | 20-count boxes | $13.50 MSRP
  • Robusto (5 x 48) | 20-count boxes | $13.00 MSRP
  • Lancero (7 x 42) | 12-count boxes | $14.00 MSRP