OGT Cigars Exclusive Bleak Midwinter IV Box Pressed Brazilian Mata Fina

It’s no secret that I look forward to our Saint Paddy’s Day exclusive every year and that we change the blend each time. Bleak Midwinter is such a fun project, and I like seeing the evolution from one blend to the next. I think this year’s release has probably gotten the best feedback in the brand’s four years! I think it was partly due to the dark Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper. This is the same leaf used on the Chaffiot Freedom Fighter and the AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes. It’s rich, sweet, leathery, and a nice kick of black pepper at the start.

The original Bleak Midwinter was a 5×54 Torpedo, while the new Bleak Midwinter IV is a 5.5×56 box-pressed Belicoso. That’s right, for the first time ever, we box pressed this cigar! The thicker ring gauge allows a heartier, fuller smoke in a bolder format. The combination of Mata Fina and Candela is an absolute masterpiece, one of my favorite cigars that spotlights a Mata Fina wrapper. At the foot and accented by a twist at the head, hints of candela contribute a sweet, creamy aspect.

Crafted exclusively for OGT Cigars, the Bleaker Midwinter IV is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It is, and has always been our official Saint Patrick’s Day Cigar. The term Bleak Midwinter is a nod to two things: the first being a peripheral reference to the famed Netflix show. The second is a sign of the seasons changing from a dark, cold, some might say, bleak temperature to a warmer spring. I have said many times, in colder, crisper weather, my palate seems to turn to darker, maduro blends, and Bleak Midwinter does just that, but in a most impressive way! But I can’t help but notice the impressive sweetness at the light up of the candela foot.

Thank you to all our supporters and cigar family! We are truly blessed to offer this masterpiece as our official Saint Patrick’s Day 2026 cigar! I am happy to say Bleak Midwinter IV is available at OGT Cigars, and now is a perfect time to try it, if you haven’t already! We are offering an incredible deal on a 10-pack! Do yourself a favor and check this cigar out! It’s incredible.