One of Meerapfel’s newest additions, Meerapfel Ernest is named for the company’s patriarch Ernest Meerapfel who aimed to “revolutionize the world of premium tobacco” back in the late 1800s. The story checks out. Meerapfel has delivered luxurious, uncompromising blends for years now. Safe to say the family’s legacy is safe.

Limited to just 613 boxes, Meerapfel Ernest keeps up with the brand’s secrecy and does not disclose the binder or fillers used. What we do know is that the blend employs a silky-smooth African Cameroon wrapper beneath its ornate gold bands. But this gem isn’t just a pretty face. Expect a balanced, medium-bodied blend with notes of cedar, leather, and earth. This is one treat you’re going to want to save for a special occasion.