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Graycliff Hotel 2010 Halloween Package

GRAYCLIFF’S GHOSTLY PIRATE PATROLS THE RAMPARTS! An 18th century buccaneer still searches for the Captain who took him prisoner Nassau, Bahamas (September 30, 2010) — Every old estate and castle has a story of intrigue and mayhem, and Graycliff, the 18th-century mansion which is the centerpiece of the fabled 5-Star Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant, is […]


Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S is now the world’s second largest cigar company

After having received the necessary approvals from the relevant competition author-ities, Skandinavisk Holding A/S and Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S on 1 October 2010 closed the transaction with Swedish Match AB which creates the world’s second largest cigar company and an even stronger world leader in pipe tobacco. On 26 April 2010 it was announced that […]


Avo Heritage Short Robusto

At this year’s IPCPR, Avo Cigars introduced a new cigar to their line. It was somewhat of a departure from the other Avo cigars in that it would be stronger and less expensive than the rest of of the lines. That cigar is the Avo Heritage. I was given a sample of this cigar at […]


Illusione and Drew Estate Cigars discontinue Nosotros brand of cigars

From Dion Giolito of Illusione Cigars: Effective immediately, Illusione cigars will no longer participate in the Nosotros brand project with Jonathan Drew DBA Drew Estate. After two and a half years, terms for a product delivery date still could not be negotiated. The Nosotros brand/trademark dies in the Drew Estate Factory as per contractual agreement, […]


Augusto Reyes Signature Torpedo

This year at IPCPR in New Orleans, Augusto Reyes Cigars introduced two new cigars.  This cigar, the Signature, is one of them.  This cigar is a Dominican puro in that it has Dominican tobacco as its wrapper, binder and filler.  Many of you probably recognize the name from the many offerings from Cigars International, but, […]


Viaje Satori Karma

Viaje release two new cigars at this years IPCPR:  Satori and a medium bodied 50/50.  This week, I’m reviewing the Satori Karma that was given to me at the IPCPR show by Andre Farkas of Viaje.  This cigar is a Nicaraguan puro with an oscuro wrapper.  This cigar is another very limited release from Viaje, […]


Press Release: La Aurora Announces 107 Lancero in Limited Production

La Aurora and Miami Cigars have had a strong relationship with new media, especially on Twitter, which they are very active. Because of this, Guillermo Leon, Jose Blanco and Jason Wood were inundated with request for a new size in the 107 line after the success of the corona. As a lover of lanceros, I […]


Nestor Miranda Art Deco Robusto Grande

One of the most anticipated releases at IPCPR this year in New Orleans were two new lines from Miami Cigars.  One of those is the new Art Deco blended by Don Pepin Garcia.  This cigar is a departure from cigars normally blended by Don Pepin in that is uses some Dominican tobacco.  Here is the […]


Press Release: Cohiba to Launch Limited Edition Swiss Wristwatches

New York, NY– August 25th, 2010 – Cohiba® has partnered with luxury Swiss watchmaker Frédérique Constant to create two bespoke wristwatches exclusively for the U.S. and its territories including the U.S. Virgin Islands. The “Frédérique Constant for Cohiba Limited Edition” timepieces will be unveiled exclusively at a private VIP reception on September 22nd, 2010 at Club Macanudo […]


Press Release: Gran Habano 3 SLS & Cabinet Selection cease production

Miami, Fl., August 30, 2010 – Due to the overwhelming success of our new Azteca cigar we have decided to cease production of the highly-rated 3 SLS and Cabinet Selection lines. This difficult decision will allow Gran Habano to maintain our high level of quality and consistency within our core lines and any special projects […]