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Tabacalera Artista Exactus Habano Robusto
Tabacalera Artista has been in the cigar industry since 1956 and mainly produces cigars for private labels. They produce about 6million cigars every year. As well as rolling cigars, they also wholesale tobacco to many companies each year. They have about 950 acres of tobacco grown on their farm each year. Recently, they decided to make […]
“Smoked Up” No.31
Another week is past us in 2013 and another issue of “Smoked Up” is here. Nothing too much to report in my neck of the woods. Finished up a 4day @ 12hours/day work week which left me whooped. I didn’t enjoy too many cigars last week due to the long hours of work. When I […]
CLE Plus 11/18 exclusivel​y available at Butthead’s Tobacco Emporium
Introducing the CLE Plus 11/18  Exclusively at Butthead’s Tobacco Emporium Danbury, Connecticut - Butthead’s Tobacco Emporium is proud to announce their newest exclusive project. This time Butthead’s has chosen to team up with Christian Eiora’s new company, Fabricas Unidas, to create an exclusive line extension to the CLE Plus line of cigars. This exclusive size is none […]
“Smoked Up” No.30
The last week has had its ups and downs. Ups and downs in weather, life etc… The heat is here to stay, the rain is not sure, but will be glad when it lets up for more than a few days. I got a three day weekend, but it was followed by working 12hour days […]
Moscato Cigars Sponsors Its First Independent Artist/Writer/Producer
July 24, 2013 (Raleigh, NC) – Moscato Cigars, the maker of premium handmade cigars infused with the Moscato aromatic Blend that gives a sweet, smooth and well rounded experience, is very pleased to announce its first sponsored artist – Kaze (pronounced “kah-zeeâ€) an independent artist/writer/producer.  “Moscato Cigars is committed to developing long term relationships […]
Perfecto Cigar Holder
Every now and then, I come across an idea or product and said to myself “Why didn’t I think of that?” or “I thought of that, and didn’t pursue the idea and should have.” That is the case with the Perfecto Cigar Holder. The Perfecto Cigar Holder is a 100% American made product that is steered […]
“Smoked Up” No.29
The “Dog Days of Summer” are just about here, if not already. If it wasn’t the high temperatures, it was the rain showers and humidity. That has been the story for the past two weeks or so in my neck of the woods. I mainly smoke outside under my carport and with the weather not […]
“Smoked Up” No.28
If you haven’t noticed, the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show was going on the first part of this week. What does that mean for us fellow cigar smokers you say? Well, all of the news and press releases from numerous companies has came to light and many people got first hand looks and tastes of the […]
House of Emilio adds Bodega Premium Blends
IPCPR – July 16, 2013 – Gino Domanico (aka @Cigar_G), Co-Founder and CEO of Bodega Premium Blends (BPB), and Gary Griffith, owner of House of Emilio, announced today they have entered into a distribution agreement. House of Emilio has a long and successful history in promoting the “Best of the boutiquesâ€. Through this […]
Steve Saka Retires From Drew Estate
Steve Saka Retiring from Drew Estate Miami, FL – On July 10th, 2013 Drew Estate announced that Steve Saka will be retiring as the CEO of Drew Estate, its family of companies and its subsidiaries. Saka joined the company as President in July 2005 and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in July 2012. “The […]





