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Core Line
CLE Connecticut
The mild anchor - smooth, creamy, and an easy daytime recommendation.
Wholesale CLE cigars - distributed by MDC.
CLE is the namesake brand of Christian Luis Eiroa, part of the Honduran family behind some of the country's best-known cigars. MDC stocks the core CLE wrappers - Connecticut, Corojo, and Habano - plus the Signature and 25th Anniversary lines.
Years in CLE Rotation
14+
14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment
MDC + CLE
Why MDC stocks CLE
CLE keeps things clean: a handful of wrapper-named lines, consistent sizes across each, and Honduran tobacco handled by a family that has been in the business for generations. For a buyer, that structure is a gift - you can slot CLE into a humidor plan and know exactly what each facing does.
MDC carries 25 active CLE SKUs across its lines. The Connecticut, Corojo, and Habano cover the mild-to-full ladder in matching vitolas, and the Signature and 25th Anniversary lines give the same customer a clear trade-up path. The distinctive 11/18 perfecto vitola shows up across the range and makes a great display piece.
“CLE is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
Core Line-up
CLE blends MDC distributes
Not every SKU in the CLE catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.
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Core Line
CLE Corojo
Honduran corojo character: medium-full, naturally sweet and spicy. The heart of the brand.
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Core Line
CLE Habano
Medium-bodied and versatile - the middle rung of the wrapper ladder.
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Core Line
CLE Signature
The step-up line for regulars ready to trade up from the core wrappers.
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Core Line
CLE 25th Anniversary
The commemorative premium line - the top shelf of the CLE range.
Venue Fit
Which venues stock CLE
CLE's wrapper ladder makes it a plug-and-play brand for almost any venue. Golf shops and hotel bars start with the Connecticut, cigar lounges and steakhouses lean on the Corojo and Habano, and the Signature and 25th Anniversary give casino bars and private clubs a premium tier under the same name. The 25- and 20-count boxes with consistent sizes across lines also make inventory planning simple for liquor stores running a compact humidor.
The retail margin math for CLE
MDC's active CLE SKUs run roughly $99-$348 per box wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. The core wrappers in 25-count boxes keep per-stick costs modest, while the Signature and 25th Anniversary support a real premium retail price. Your rep quotes exact account numbers before you commit.
How to build a CLE program with MDC
The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a CLE program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.
Because CLE is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.
Related wholesale brands + programs
Other brands frequently paired with CLE in MDC programs: Aladino , Eiroa , Camacho , Asylum . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.
Wholesale FAQ
Buying CLE wholesale - common questions.
Who is the wholesale distributor for CLE cigars?
MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes CLE to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. CLE has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.
How do I buy CLE cigars wholesale?
Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with CLE SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.
How much do CLE cigars cost wholesale?
Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact CLE pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.
Can I return CLE cigars that don't sell?
Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a CLE SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.
Ready to Stock CLE?
Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where CLE fits in your rotation.
Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a CLE program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.
Cost of Waiting
Every month without CLE on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.
We only take 4 new accounts a month
4 spots open for July
P.S. CLE has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years. If MDC can help your business, we can get you into a first shipment within a week of qualifying.