Lure Cigars Releases ‘The Slim Jim’ Catch & Release Lonsdale
Lure Cigars has announced the release of “The Slim Jim”, the latest addition to its Catch & Release series. The cigar arrives in very limited quantities and targets smokers who value flavour, balance, and accessibility.
The drop continues Lure Cigars’ Tackle & Tobacco ethos, which brings people together through shared stories and well-made cigars.
A New Catch & Release Drop
The announcement came on 7 January 2026 from Tallahassee. “The Slim Jim” follows the success of the annual “The Last Cast” release, which introduced many smokers to Lure’s take on Connecticut Broadleaf.
This time, the brand explored a slimmer format. The goal was to highlight wrapper-driven flavour while keeping strength and smoke output intact. The result is a Lonsdale that punches above its ring gauge.
Blend and Flavour Profile
“The Slim Jim” wears a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. An Estelí binder supports a Nicaraguan filler blend featuring Jalapa and Ometepe ligero.
Strength sits firmly in the medium-full range. Flavour leads the experience.
Expect dark roast coffee up front, followed by subtle sweetness. Notes of freshly tanned leather appear mid-palate. Baking spices round things out. Black peppercorn shows on the retrohale.
The slimmer 42 ring gauge increases the wrapper-to-filler ratio. That choice sharpens the Broadleaf character without sacrificing draw or smoke production.
Why the Lonsdale Format Matters
Lure Cigars chose the 6.5 x 42 Lonsdale to explore nuance. The thinner profile brings clarity to the blend. It also offers a different rhythm compared to thicker formats.
Despite its size, the cigar delivers ample smoke. Construction supports a consistent burn and an easy draw throughout the session.
The name “Jim” carries personal meaning. It honours a family name shared by several relatives of the brand’s owner.
The Philosophy Behind Catch & Release
Catch & Release mirrors fishing culture. Not every catch stays with you. Some experiences matter because they are fleeting.
According to Lou Cross, the programme allows smokers to enjoy something special at a fair price. It also lets the brand test new blends and sizes. Feedback from enthusiasts helps shape future projects.
The series invites smokers to enjoy what they find, then let it go.
Availability and Specifications
Vitola and Pricing
6.5 x 42 – Lonsdale
MSRP: $11 per cigar
$55 per 5-pack
Total production: 1,800 cigars
Blend Details
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Estelí, Nicaragua
Filler: Jalapa and Ometepe ligero
Retailers
“The Slim Jim” is available at select retailers, including:
Boll Weevil Fine Cigars
Luxury Cigar Club
Mardo Cigars
Minutemen Cigars
Small Batch Cigar
The Drawing Room – Davenport
FUMA Cigar Social
