GURKHA CIGARS, WILL ACQUIRE ITS FIRST PROPRIETARY FACTORY
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Gurkha Cigars will acquire American Caribbean Cigars out of Esteli, Nicaragua to be the company’s first proprietary factory. The companies have been partnering for over 5 years and produce more than 5 million sticks per year from this location.
“Our company has seen rapid growth despite its boutique approach,” said Kaizad Hansotia, CEO of Gurkha Cigars. “Owning our own factory is a natural transition and the next strategic step in being able to continue to satisfy the needs of Gurkha fans worldwide.”
American Caribbean Cigars began producing Gurkha products 5 years ago and produced about 150,000 sticks the first year. The partnership grew strong and demand increased and just this year the factory produced over 5 million sticks. The factory will be the location where all small batch boutique blends are created.
“I have always supported Gurkha owning our own factory,” said Juan Lopez, National Sales Director, Gurkha Cigars. “Owning our own factory allows us to have better control our quality and consistency of our product. I have no doubt that the future is bright for Gurkha.”
With the purchase of American Caribbean Cigars the company can provide more access to Gurkha and its process of producing some of the world’s finest cigars.
“We have a strong and loyal following with our Gurkha Nation,” said Eddy Guerra, Director of Marketing, Gurkha Cigars. “This purchase allows us to lift the veil and give a peek to our fans so they can so more of what exactly makes Gurkha so great. We are very proud of the quality produced out of American Caribbean Cigars and they have been outstanding partners for Gurkha.”
Gurkha Cigars are known throughout the world for their premium and luxurious cigars, so it’s no surprise that they are the most sought-after cigars around the globe. Gurkha produces 12 million cigars per year that are sold in more than 70 countries worldwide. And while Gurkha is known for its exclusivity, it has an impressive array of 250 brands of flawlessly handcrafted, premium cigars created in a variety of strengths, tasting profiles, and price-points. No matter what your taste, there’s a Gurkha cigar that’s perfect for your palate. For additional information visit www.gurkhacigars.com.