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Press Release: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Announces Release of EO Brands 601 Connecticut and 601 LaBomba
July 1, 2011 (Bonita Springs, Florida) The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company announced today the release of two new premium cigar lines from EO Brands – 601 Connecticut and 601 La Bomba. “We are very proud of the 601 brand,†said EO Brands President Eddie Ortega. “The 601 Red, Green and Blue offer distinct, different styles […]
Press Release: Rocky Patel Premium Cigars Announces Release of Java Mint
July 1, 2011 (Bonita Springs, Florida) The Rocky Patel Premium Cigar Company announced today the release of Java Mint, an extension to the wildly popular line of Java cigars. Java Mint features the same chocolately/mocha flavor of Java, but is slightly infused with a lively mint flavor as well as mocha and vanilla essence, creating […]
Tatuaje 7th Capa Especial
Last year, Tatuaje Cigars introduced two new cigars to their Brown label called the 7th and 7th Reserva. Both were of the grand corona/corona gorda size (my fav) but different wrappers. The 7th uses the standard Habano Ecuador wrapper and the 7th Reserva uses the Connecticut Broadleaf. The Capa Especial uses a Sumatra wrapper like […]
Press Release: Scarface Special Limited Edition Blu-ray to be released with Limited Edition Scarface Humidor by Daniel Marshall
SCARFACE Special Limited Edition Blu-Ray TM Kicks-Off with a National Fan Art Contest & Will Feature Collectible Packaging, New Bonus Content and Digital Copy Plus the Ultimate Fan Gift: A Limited-Run Scarface-Themed Humidor Specially Crafted by the Renowned Daniel Marshall
Macanudo Cru Royale Toro
Last year, during IPCPR in New Orleans, General Cigars released a new line in the Macanudo house. Named Cru Royale (Royal Vintage), it was blended by the famous master blender Benji Menendez. Its a departure from the traditional Macanudo lines much like the 1968. Its a medium bodied smoke with rich, full flavor. I had […]
Jose Blanco Leaving La Aurora
As most of you know, I was invited to a factory tour and blending seminar at the La Aurora factory in the Dominican Republic. The blending seminar was hosted by Jose Blanco in which I learned a GREAT deal of information. We learned today that Jose is retiring from La Aurora at the young age […]
Zino Platinum Z Class
I’ve been a big fan of the Zino Platinum series since I was first introduced to them a few years ago. Although mild, I find their flavor profile quite enjoyable and even the Barrel size has a little ligero in it to give it some extra kick. The only downside, and its a big one, […]
Press Release: CIGAR SNOB MAGAZINE TO EXPAND WITH LOCAL EDITION
CIGAR SNOB MAGAZINE TO EXPAND WITH LOCAL EDITION More coverage of top cigar stores and lounges across the country MIAMI, FL, June 9, 2011 – Starting with the July/August 2011 issue of Cigar Snob Magazine, the local edition that was previously only available to Florida subscribers and retailers will be going national. The new supplement […]
Press Release: Antillian Cigar Corporation Reinvents Itself by Introducing Three Fresh New Cigar Brands
Antillian Cigar Corporation Reinvents Itself by Introducing Three Fresh New Cigar Brands Miami, Florida-June 2, 2011-Antillian Cigar Corporation, owner of popular cigar brands such as Sosa, Imperio Cubano and Macabi, explodes onto the cigar scene this summer with the introduction of three new brands. The new brands, Sosa Underground, 60 by Sosa, and Sosa Family […]
Press Release: Zino Platinum unveils new lounge in St. Louis
June 1, 2011 Zino Platinum unveils new lounge in St. Louis Zino Platinum, an ultra-premium cigar brand, announces the addition of a new Zino Platinum Lounge in St. Louis at Brennan’s. Zino Platinum is opening its third lounge with the addition of Brennan’s, an upscale wine, food and tobacco shop located on Maryland Avenue in […]
