News Release: Emilio Cigars and Herederos de Robaina
Newark, DE – July 9, 2012
Emilio Cigars is pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with American Caribbean Tobacco, SA to distribute their Herederos de Robaina cigars in the U.S. . Produced in Esteli, Nicaragua these cigars are available in four sizes; Robusto, Toro, Torpedo, and Churchill. Packaging will be in both affordable 10 count boxes and 20 count boxes.
Production has been underway for the past few months and we anticipate making both product and pricing available to retailers in September, 2102 through the Emilio Cigars sales team.
Additional details about blends will be forthcoming over the weeks following the IPCPR show in Orlando, FL.
Gary A. Griffith
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Cigar Journal- 1
Time has not been on my side for a number of months now… as I’m sure you’ve been able to tell by my lack of posting. The good news, or maybe it’s bad news, is I’m getting my ass in gear and starting to prepare some fresh new content for your enjoyment. However, when I am short on time I think I might have found a way to provide you all with some of my opinions on different cigars I’ve been smoking.
I recently started using a Humidor Notes Cigar Journal which Shawn reviewed back in January. I’ve found it to be a helpful tool when keeping notes on some of the cigars I smoke over the course of a week. Since I can’t always get a full video put together I thought I would share some of my entries. Future journal entries may include cigars I’ve previously reviewed, cigars I plan to review in the future or may never smoke again.
I hope you enjoy these posts and as always I appreciate any feedback you may have.
Tatuaje Black
Man O’ War Armada
Reinado Unveils the Grand Empire Reserve at the 80th Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show
Industry participants eagerly await the Grand Empire Reserve from REINADO
Oradell, NJ, July 03, 2012 – 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 and an additional aged Nicaraguan filler which leverages REINADO’s signature fermentation process to provide even greater depth, richer undertones, and enhanced overall complexity for both the casual and the distinguished cigar smoker.
“The flavor profile of the Grand Empire Reserve was developed after extensive sampling to deliver a truly exceptional blend,” said Antonio Lam, owner of Cubanero Enterprises. “We believe the flavors and balanced strength developed through extending REINADO’s unique fermentation process along with the inclusion of the aged Nicaraguan filler will distinguish the Grand Empire Reserve from all other cigars on the market,” said Lam.
A single size called Elegidos meaning “chosen” is scheduled for release in August, 2012 followed by additional sizes.
Initial Specs:
• Size: 5 x 55 (Box Pressed)
• Wrapper: Nicaraguan Select Maduro
• Binder: Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Price: $9.95/cigar – 20ct boxes
“As demonstrated through the REINADO core product line and the introduction of the Grand Empire Reserve, we are dedicated to innovation and offering smokers quality choices of highly rated cigars,” said Lam.
The Grand Empire Reserve will be available through select retailers and, on a limited basis, directly through REINADO.
Please visit REINADO Cigars at booth 0640 at this year’s IPCPR in Orlando.
About REINADO Cigars
REINADO Cigars creates uniquely fermented handmade premium boutique cigars. REINADO has received high ratings within the cigar industry and continues to grow its portfolio of premium cigars. Our commitment to delivering exceptional and quality driven products to our clients are of the highest priority today and in the future
Crowned Heads Headley Grange
For music people, when you mention Headley Grange, they immediately think of Led Zeppelin and their iconic records that were written there like Led Zeppelin III, IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti. Not only did Led Zeppelin record and reherse there, but so did Fleetwood Mac, Genesis, Bad Company and Peter Frampton along with many others. The song “Black Dog” was written about a black Labrador Retriever that frequented the grounds of Headley Grange. To pay tribute to Headley Grange and the music it inspired, Crowned Heads created a cigar as their second line for their company called the Headley Grange. They sent a few of us bloggers and other friends of Crowned Heads samples of the Estupendos to try out for our feedback. This is a stronger cigar than the Four Kicks they released last year with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. To say this cigar is excellent is like saying “Stairway to Heaven” was a pretty good song for radio. Tons of flavor roll off this cigar and bombard your palette with notes of sweet wood, leather, nuts, pepper and a hint of coffee. Construction was also outstanding with a perfect draw. Check out my full review below. Also, I’ve linked to two YouTube videos that Jon Huber and Mike Conder created about the Headley Grange and how you can also win a chance to try the Headley Grange Estupendos for youself before their official release around IPCPR!
Crowned Heads Announces ‘Headley Grange’ Project
Wanna smoke Headley Grange before it’s official release in August?
Press Release: La Aurora returns the Cien Anos
I’m so glad to hear about La Aurora bringing back this cigar. Â I believe its one of the best cigars I’ve ever had and I’m personally excited to see it back where I can replenish my depleted stock. – Ben
MIAMI, FL – Established in 1903, La Aurora is the oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. In 2003, the company celebrated Cien Anos, 100 years in the business. To mark this milestone of great cigars, the Cien Anos was released, a cigar that is still talked about today. The cigar was the #1 rated cigar from the Dominican Republic according to Cigar Aficionado in 2004 and is set to be released again in time for IPCPR.
The cigars feature a silky looking Dominican Corojo wrapper that has been aged 4 years and will be available in:
- Â Robusto ($12.00 MSRP; 25 count)
- Churchill ($14.00 MSRP; 25 count)
- Belicoso ($16.80 MSRP; 25 count)
These vitolas will be limited in production to 20,000 cigars per size.
In addition to the highly rated original blend, an ultra-limited edition version in a Connecticut Broadleaf will be available. The cigar will be released as part of a package to a select number of retailers and limited to 7,000 cigars.
According to Guillermo Leon, owner of La Aurora cigars, “In my travels the one question that has been constant is the request for Cien Anos. But this time, we wanted to share not only our history, but also a piece of our future and what has yet to come.â€
“We are happy to have a cigar back for a limited time; whose original release is still talked about today†added Jason Wood VP of Miami Cigar & Company which handles distribution for La Aurora in the United States. “The addition of the Connecticut Broadleaf will only add to the legend of the Cien Anosâ€.
About La Aurora
La Aurora is the first Dominican Cigar factory. It was established in 1903 and is owned by Guillermo León whose family roots in the tobacco industry trace back to the early 19th century. La Aurora brands including La Aurora 107, Guillermo Leon, Leon Jimenes, Fernando Leon and Preferidos are among the most well known cigars in the world, with sales in more than 50 countries around the world. They can be found on the web at http://www.laaurora.com.do/ and https://www.facebook.com/LaAuroraCigars .
About Miami Cigar & Company
Miami Cigar & Company, founded in 1989, is the exclusive US distributor of La Aurora brands. They are also the worldwide distributor of Tatiana, Don Lino, La Sirena and Nestor Miranda line of cigars. They can found on the web at http://www.miamicigarcompany.com/Â and http://www.facebook.com/miamicigarcompany .
Twisted Cigars Announces Initial Release of Torcido
Micro-Boutique Cigar Release
Springfield, MO
Torcido Cigars
Christian and Jessica Hutson of Twisted Cigars are excited to announce the pending release of Torcido cigars. Torcido is a unique, medium to full bodied cigar created in the Dominican Republic at the Matasa factory. The release party will be at Just For Him Cigar Store from 6-9 PM on June 29.
The process started with just an idea years ago when Christian fell in love with the culture of cigars and the people who create them. Torcido is a testament to the history and abilities of the Torcedores that have been rolling cigars for generations. The Quesada family was instrumental in taking that dream and a description of a cigar that didn’t exist and making it a reality.
“I could tell you what I think this cigar tastes like,” Christian says. “However, I would prefer you smoke it yourself and tell me what you find in it. We worked hard to create a well balanced blend that stood up to the strong foods and drinks we prefer.”
“We wrote a flavor profile first and then tested and tweaked different blends for months,” states Jessica. “After discovering the unique wrapper tobacco, the remainder of the blend was created to work around this amazing wrapper.”
Torcido Profile
Wrapper: Dominican Cuban Seed
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Factory: Matasa
Vitolas: Corona, Robusto, Lancero
Twisted Cigars
Twisted Cigars is a distribution company owned by Jessica and Christian Hutson. The couple also owns and operates Just For Him Cigar and Pipe Shop in Springfield, MO. With this background, all of the products through Twisted Cigar will be retail friendly.
Stores carrying Twisted Cigars will be limited based on production and listed on the company website at TorcidoCigars.com The company has currently filled retail openings for the first production of cigars.
Locations
Burns Tobaccanist Downtown, Chattanooga, TN
Just For Him, Springfield, MO
The Humidor Cigars and Lounge West, Witchita, KS
For more information:
Just For Him: 417-886-8380
Twitter: @TorcidoCigars
Smoke Inn Arturo Fuente Solaris Microblend
Smoke Inn has been releasing small batch production cigars from various manufactures, like Padron, My Father and Tatuaje, as exclusives for their stores for the past couple of years.  Each blend as been very well received and are produced in very small batches. The newest release is the Solaris by Arturo Fuente.  The cigar was originally created by Fuente Sr. with a nice Ecuadorian Sun Grown wrapper as a test blend for this wrapper that was grown as an experiment by them.  The cigar turned out great, but not in very large quantities.  The cigars sat and aged for 8 years until Abe Dababneh, owner of Smoke Inn (also very funny and great all around guy)  approached Fuente about doing a microblend series.  Now the cigars are available to purchase.  The cigar is a mild cigar, mildest of all the microblends, but, like the other microblends, HUGE on flavor.  I really enjoyed this cigar and will be ordering a box of these.  This is a great change of pace for me.  I encourage all our followers to give this one a shot.  Highly recommended.  Watch the video for my expanded review.
Special thanks to Abe, Adam and especially the Lovely Lady M!
Partagas 1845 Corona Extra
Partagas cigars have been around for over a century and a half. Founded in Havana, Cuba in 1845, The company has gone through a few changes. Wether it was the Cuban Embargo, General cigars/Swedish Match merger, or changing factories, Partagas stayed strong in the cigar world both Cuban & non-Cuban. I have enojyed Partagas cigars since I first started out enjoying cigars. I would buy them in samplers or as singles, I have always enjoyed a Partagas.
“Herritage Rewrapped” is the slogan for the new 1845 line of Partagas. Naming the new line after the year the company was founded. The 1845 has been in the works for some time, with some of the blended tobacco has been aged for nine years. Jhonys Diaz, Francisco Rodriguez, Yuri Guillen were all the brainchilds of the blend with Benji Menendez as thier advisor.
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Alec Bradley Cigars to Release “American Sungrown Blend”
DANIA, FL – June 15, 2012 – On the heels of last year’s “American Classic Blend†release, Alec Bradley Cigars has announced the release of “American Sungrown Blend,†a fuller-bodied, all-Nicaraguan leaf blend. Priced affordably, the “American Sungrown Blend†offers an extension to the American Classic selection with a little more spice. The cigars will retail between $4.20 to $5.75, and scheduled to arrive at retail cigar stores by [July 4th. 2012]. For more information, please visit
AlecBradley.com, or call 239-682-4080.
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CAO CIGARS and TWO FOOT FRED to ROCK CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Nashville, TN—CAO Cigars announces that it will serve as an official partner at the blockbuster CMA Music Festival on June 7-10, 2012 in Nashville.
CAO will have a big presence at the event, with two separate locations including a luxury cigar lounge boasting VIP views of the Riverfront daytime stage. Featuring a personal appearance and photo ops with country music’s celebrity emcee/ CMA Music Festival fan favorite/premium cigar connoisseur Two Foot Fred, the swanky cigar lounge will also feature meet and greets with CAO Brand Ambassador Rick Rodriguez who will be on hand to share details about the upcoming new collection of CAO Cigars, aptly called “Concert.â€
 “CAO was originally launched in Nashville, so music is in the brand’s DNA,†commented Alan Willner, vice president of marketing for General Cigar, parent company of CAO Cigars. “Since the music occasion is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a premium, hand crafted cigar, we are happy to be part of the CMA Music Festival. It’s the perfect venue for us to continue CAO’s ties with music. We look forward to welcoming country music fans to our relaxing lounge environment and to sharing the premium cigar lifestyle with them.â€
Nashville’s own UPtown’s Smoke Shop will work in partnership with CAO, selling an array of handmade CAO cigars to consumers of legal smoking age who visit either of the two CAO areas during the CMA Music Festival. Visitors to the CAO lounge will also have a chance to enter the CAO Photo Booth to take away souvenir photo strips from the event. For the technically savvy country music fan, photos can be uploaded onsite to Facebook or Twitter.
Two Foot Fred said, “UPtown’s is my favorite cigar shop, hands down. It’s my pleasure to make the appearance for them at the CAO booth as my way of thanking them for the great customer service they’ve shown me over the years.â€
CAO will post live updates leading up to, during and just after the CMA Music Festival. Visit the brand’s Facebook page and Twitter feed for up-to-the minute details, celebrity sightings and more.
About CAO Cigars
CAO cigars are produced by General Cigar Co. Inc., a division of Scandinavian Tobacco Group, which manufactures and markets handcrafted cigars for the premium market. Committed to delivering cigars of the finest quality, General Cigar’s skilled artisans produce Macanudo®, Cohiba®, La Gloria Cubana®, Punch®, CAO, Partagas®, Hoyo de Monterrey®, Excalibur® and several other leading premium brands in the company’s Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan factories. In addition, the company cultivates proprietary tobacco which is used exclusively in its blends. General Cigar also operates Club Macanudo®, a cigar bar in New York City. Based in Richmond, VA, General Cigar sells through tobacconists nationwide and also exports select products to 62 countries. For more information, please visit www.cigarworld.com.
About CMA Music Festival
CMA Music Festival is the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience – a celebration of America’s music – that takes over downtown Nashville June 7-10 with non-stop concerts on multiple stages with a vast and varied roster of artists. CMA Music Festival is a four-time winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010).
About Two Foot Fred
Fred Gill, aka Two Foot Fred, gained national attention for his work with Big & Rich as part of the MuzikMafia. As an emcee and performer, he has toured extensively with the duo and has performed onstage with artists such as Kenny Chesney, Larry the Cable Guy, Tim McGraw and Brooks & Dunn and was a cast member on CMT’s MuzikMafia TV. He has also appeared on CMT’s Gone Country and Barely Famous: The Warren Brothers. His other TV work includes appearances on Las Vegas, Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Blue Collar TV, among others. Fred’s wild rise to fame has been chronicled in his inspirational autobiography titled “Two Foot Fred: How My Life Has Come Full Circle. For more information, please visit www.twofootfred.com.
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