Relaxing with a cigar has been a ritual for Karl for a long time – both in retirement and while celebrating a big win during his days on the court. Karl searched long and hard for a partner who could collaborate on a high-quality cigar with him.

Karl and La Aurora’s owner, Guillermo León Herbert, connected on a love of the Dominican Republic, cigars, rum, and shared values. Together they curated a special cigar for Karl using tobacco aged in rum barrels and established “Barrel Aged by Karl Malone.” Their partnership with the La Aurora Rum and Barrel Aged cigar was a natural fit and it quickly became a passion project for the NBA star in his next chapter.

Through the cigar development process, what Karl Malone discovered was The La Aurora’s E. León Jimenes Rum was a perfect complement to his cigars as well as delicious on its own. Karl was convinced that both cigar lovers and non-cigar lovers would enjoy E. León Jimenes Rum and wanted the opportunity to bring the rum into the United States.

Along with Karl’s commercial businesses, Legends Cigar & Vape is a family affair in which his daughter Kadee Malone is the owner. The cigar and rum that bear their family name embody all the dedication and desire for greatness that has been the standard for the Malones.

Karl is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing and hunting. He also is a community advocate, volunteer, and philanthropist – enthusiastically supporting our troops and first responders.