This review is a long time coming. Anyone who has been following FineTobaccoNYC knows that since ordering my first five pack, I’ve been a huge fan, even advocate of this cigar. Why? Because, though it is clearly a copycat of the Padron Anniversario series, I believe that the Nica Libre 1990 is unequivocally the best […]
Fans of Irish Whiskey have something to celebrate. A new distillery has been granted the first license in over 130 years to distill spirits in Northern Ireland. The distillery opens at a time when whiskey distilleries are opening up around the world to meet the strong demand in the distilled spirits market. Echlinville Distillery Echlinville […]
On May 18th, I had the remarkable luck of being able to attend SMOKE: Whiskey, Cigar & BBQ Festival hosted by Studio Sq NYC, one of New York City’s top nightlife and large event venues. At the event, over 300 New York City cigar smokers gathered to enjoy great barbecue, cigars by Rocky Patel, and […]
In the first post in this series, we looked at why social media should be an important part of your marketing strategy, as well as a few of the (bad) reasons that so many cigar companies have ignored utilizing social media to engage their customers and boost sales. In this post, we’ll look at a […]
The Burn Naples is another in a long line of cigars by the famous Patel family. Named after Rocky Patel’s world-class lounge in Florida, the Burn Naples is a Honduran puro, a blend which always raises eyebrows. Blend Specifics Size: 6 1/2 x 52 Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Appearance & Construction The first […]
May 28, 2013 (Las Vegas, NV)—Enjoyment is in the details. Whether it is the finely designed cutter or lighter, the hand crafted humidor, a good drink, or the perfect music, the small things count. Yet one aspect of the art of cigar enjoyment that is often missed is the art itself. David Gerena, a midwestern […]
May 24, 2013 (Tamarac, Fla.) — The East India Trading Company is proud to announce the upcoming cigar launch of ‘Rogue’. This much-anticipated brand will hit cigar stores nationwide this summer and be distributed by the Gurkha Cigar Group, Inc. The mischievous Rogue is the third cigar release under the East India Trading Company and […]
If you haven’t been enticed by flavored spirits whether it be you don’t enjoy the overly sweet taste that tends to accompany them or you simply feel they’re not “Manly” enough, this particular spirit and cocktail might change your mind. So man up, and read on… I’ve been a huge fan of spirits in the […]
May 22, 2013 (Basel, Switzerland) — Davidoff tobacco masters have created these very special Limited Edition “Club House” Toro Cigars with moments of shared pleasure in mind. The connoisseur’s choice, wherever he or she is relaxing, particularly enjoying the fairways on a golf course. Creation of the Davidoff Masters Edition 2013 “Club House” Toro For […]
In the four years I’ve been actively involved in the New York City cigar community, I’ve become acquainted with the whole gambit of cigar companies that make up what we bloggers like to call the “industry.” I’ve helped to market or promote companies like the small local brick and mortar in Brooklyn, to the new […]
It’s well known and through great sacrifice I‘ve spent years testing the theory that spirits and cigars go hand in hand. A fine Scotch or Cognac can bring out the nuances of a cigar just as a premium smoke can enhance the flavors of your drink of choice. Two great pleasures in harmony with each other are what […]
Michael Herklots of Nat Sherman Cigars, the iconic New York City tobacconist, announced today via Facebook the release of the Nat Sherman 1930, which will feature both Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos. The Facebook announcement is below: Herklots posted: As Cigar Aficionado has exclusively reported: We are pleased to announce the release of The Nat Sherman 1930. […]