Introducing The Epitome’s new barber pole cigars—featuring bold Saint James Perique leaf wrapped at the cap and foot for a flavor-forward smoking experience.
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🔥 A Mississippi-First: Perique-Wrapped Barber Pole Cigars by The Epitome
The Epitome, Mississippi’s oldest tobacconist, has once again pushed the envelope of cigar craft with the introduction of its Perique-wrapped barber pole cigars. This new release fuses Louisiana heritage tobacco with Dominican craftsmanship, offering a visual stunner and an aromatic powerhouse of a smoke.
🌪️ The Look: Barber Pole Boldness
Each cigar features a strip of dark, fermented Saint James Perique—the legendary Louisiana tobacco—spiraled around the cap and foot of a long-format Epitome cigar (starting with the Habano Churchill). The result is an elegant barber pole aesthetic that draws attention and invites conversation.
The open foot allows the smoker to immediately experience the raw essence of the Perique—deep, spicy, and slightly sweet—before the core blend kicks in.
🌿 What Is Saint James Perique?
Known as one of the rarest and most distinctive tobaccos in the world, Saint James Perique is grown exclusively in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It's fermented in whiskey barrels under immense pressure and prized for its pungent, spicy, and fig-like profile. Traditionally used in pipe tobacco, Perique brings depth and regional heritage to these custom Epitome cigars.
📍 Where to Get Yours
Exclusively available at The Epitome Cigar Lounge in Biloxi’s Edgewater Mall, these new Perique-wrapped cigars are rolled in extremely limited batches. Visit the lounge, drop a coin into the bar vase for a chance to win one, or ask about custom builds with your favorite blend and spirit.