Black Label Trading Co. has begun shipping the 2026 edition of Bishops Blend, marking the 10th anniversary of the limited-release cigar that debuted in 2016. The cigars are shipping this week to select retailers.
Handcrafted at Fábrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, this year’s release introduces a new double-wrapper presentation that pairs the cigar’s traditional Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper with Connecticut Broadleaf. The blend also incorporates Connecticut and Pennsylvania Broadleaf in the filler alongside Nicaraguan tobaccos and an Ecuador Habano binder.
According to James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fábrica Oveja Negra, the updated blend was developed to commemorate the cigar’s decade-long run while preserving the character that has made it one of the company’s most anticipated annual releases.
“It’s been ten years since we introduced Bishops Blend, and it has grown into one of our most sought-after releases,” Brown said in a press release. “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.”
The 2026 Bishops Blend is offered in three vitolas:
- Corona Larga – 6.25 x 46 (20-count boxes), $13.50 MSRP
- Robusto – 5 x 48 (20-count boxes), $13 MSRP
- Lancero – 7 x 42 (12-count boxes), $14 MSRP
Bishops Blend remains a limited annual release available through Oveja Negra Brands.