Just a few days ago, one of the industry’s newest and most impressive cigar manufacturers, Reinado Cigars, was featured on NJGreats.com. I met Antonio Lam, the founder of Reinado Cigars, a few years ago when he was just getting off the ground. I’m always skeptical of new brands (so many seem to be junk), and […]
Every now and again a press release drops through my inbox that I have to share. This one is worth sharing for sure. I have a lot of good friends who are now going to be keeping a closer eye Glendronach and BenRiach Scotch Whiskey (and a few who are now going to pick some […]
July 23, 2012 (Bonita Springs, FL) — The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company announced today the release of Burn Naples Florida. Burn Naples Florida is the national brand release honoring Rocky’s unique cigar- friendly nightspot Burn Cigar Lounge. Burn Naples Florida is a Honduran puro comprising aged tobacco from some of the most prestigious growing […]
Following the success of the 92 rated Petite Corona known as the Habanito and the 91 rated Torpedo, REINADO will unveil the Grand Empire Reserve at the 80th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, in August, 2012. The Grand Empire Reserve is a box pressed Robusto that incorporates a select habano maduro wrapper […]
Several weeks ago, while Big Ronnie was making July 4th plans with fellow CRA Ambassador Christian Aliperti, It struck me that I had not visited some of Long Islands most popular Cigar shops. This was a travesty, as Big Ronnie supports ALL who support the premium hand rolled cigar industry. I needed to get out […]
First, a few disclaimers, and why I might be a bit biased towards Hispaniola Cigars. To start, they make fantastic cigars. We haven’t reviewed any of theirs here, but I have smoked many, and this boutique has recently scored 90+ Cigar Aficionado and other magazines. This line has, with zero marketing budget, gained a massive […]
(Miami, FL) – July 28th, 2012: PDR Cigars USA, which boasts some of the most distinctive blend profiles in the premium boutique cigar market is excited to announce the release of their most artisanal vitola to date, the 6×66 Salomon which will debut at this year’s IPCPR trade show in Orlando, FL on August 2nd. […]
What is the world coming to, when a man can’t sit in a stranger’s car and light up a nice smoke? Clifford Davis of Jacksonville.com writes on his blog that, just before midnight, a Jacksonville man looked outside to see a stranger sitting in his wife’s SUV, lighting up a cigar. When he went out to […]
8/2/2012 – Hill & Partners, Inc. will partner again with General Cigar Company Inc. to bring the premier manufacturer and marketer of hand-made imported cigars in the United States to the IPCPR (International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association) 80th Annual Convention & Trade Show to be held August 2-6 at the Orange County Convention […]
(Atlanta, GA) – July 29th, 2012: Primer Mundo Cigar Company, makers of El Primer Mundo premium boutique cigars are proud to announce the launch of La Hermandad, which will debut at the IPCPR industry trade show being held from August 2nd– 6th in Orlando, FL. La Hermandad represents an exciting new dynamic in the portfolio of El Primer Mundo […]
A few weeks ago, we wrote a short post on the increasing popularity of mobile cigar lounges. It looks like Zino has picked up on that trend and is celebrating their ten year anniversary with a nationwide tour. Press release below: Zino Platinum, an ultra-premium cigar brand, unveils newest addition at international tradeshow, in celebration of […]
Zino Platinum, owned by Davidoff of Geneva, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Zino is releasing a limited collectors edition of the Platinum. The artwork on the boxes designed by “urban artist UR New York.” The cigars are 5 ½ inch by 60 ring gauge and are sold in an urban inspired box of ten. These […]