BLACK LABEL TRADING COMPANY THE FIVE TEMPLES SAMPLER BOX OF 24

Description

Leave it to Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) to transform a traditional sampler into an absolute cinematic masterpiece. Created by James Brown and masterfully hand-rolled at the legendary Fábrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, The Five Temples is a passion project over a decade in the making. For 12 years, James Brown rolled various custom blends in a special pyramid vitola purely for his own personal stash. Finally, he decided to share those private creations with the world.

Channelling the gritty, nostalgic energy of old-school kung fu movies, this ultra-limited collection is housed in a stunning, custom hexagon-shaped display box. The box features seven individual compartments—or “temples”—evoking the layout of a sacred martial arts training ground. Every cigar in this box is meticulously fashioned into a sharp Belicoso or Pyramid shape, designed to physically symbolize the architecture of a Shaolin temple. This isn’t just a box of cigars; it is boutique artistry, sacred geometry, and a collector’s holy grail all rolled into one.

Inside the 24-count vault, you will discover a treasure trove of contrasting wrapper leaves, signature pinstriping, and experimental wrappers. It pulls from three distinct BLK WKS lineages: the intense Killer Bee, the spicy Hornet, and the highly elusive Shaolin. The core binder and filler tobaccos utilize premium Honduran Habano and estate-grown Nicaraguan long-fillers to deliver a solid medium-to-full-bodied backbone. This massive variety allows you to taste exactly how different world-class wrappers alter the experience. From the creamy luxury of the Connecticut to the herbal punch of the Candela and the heavy espresso depth of the Broadleaf, every puff is a masterclass in complexity. Production is strictly finite—once these 24-count display boxes clear out, they vanish back into the shadows.

• Killer Bee Connecticut Pyramid (5″ x 54): Smooth, creamy buttercream with an underlying punch of black pepper.
• Killer Bee Maduro Pyramid (5″ x 54): Rich, dark chocolate notes mixed with dense earth and sweet molasses.
• Killer Bee Sumatra Pyramid (5″ x 54): Exotic baking spices, citrus zest, and toasted cedar wood.
• The Hornet Pennsylvania Broadleaf Pyramid (5″ x 54): Thick, heavy leather, charred oak, and bold, chewy sweetness.
• The Hornet San Andrés Pyramid (5″ x 54): Deeply mineral earthiness, rich espresso bean, and dark, oily spices.
• Shaolin Candela/Ecuador Maduro Belicoso (5.75″ x 46): A striking, visually spiraled wrapper bringing notes of sweet green tea, cedar, and dark cocoa.
• Shaolin Habano/Ecuador Maduro Belicoso (5.75″ x 46): Bold red pepper, roasted nuts, and a long, complex, savory finish.