First Impressions: Cuba Libre One
I decided to do something this week that I haven’t done in a while, and that’s a video First Impressions Review. I acquired the Cuba Libre one a week or so ago in a sampler pack. I’d been wanting to try this cigar as I’m always looking for a new everyday cigar that’s easy on the wallet. This cigar is produced by Nestor Placensia, one of the largest tobacco producers in the cigar industry, and features a robust blend of mulitple ligero and habano tobacco leaves.
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Name: Cuba Libre One
Company: Nestor Placensia
Wrapper: Habano Ligero
Binder: Costa Rican Habano & Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Honduran Ligero & Nicaraguan Ligero
Price: $7.00/stick or $79.99/box
Comes in: Box of 20
Vitola: No. 2 Belicoso (6.1″ x 52)
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La Aurora releases the Para Japon to aid the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief fund – Contest
Ben: Nice Tight Ash is proud to be part of this cigar release from La Aurora Cigars. By purchasing these cigars, not only are you getting some top quality cigars from La Aurora, but you are helping to support a great cause. I want to thank all of our readers and viewers for their support I know you will give. To help kick off this cigar’s release, each site of the of the original supporters is holding contest to win a 2 pack of the Para Japon to be smoked during it’s virtual release party. You may enter contest on any of the sites, but you can only win once. Post a comment on this post to be entered at Nice Tight Ash. Contest ends on 4/24/2011. Good luck!
Para Japón Virtual Release Party
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On April 29 (Fri), 2011 at ParaJapon.com, with special guest Guillermo Leon, President of La Aurora and Miami Cigar & Co., La Aurora US exclusive distributor, will host a virtual release party for the La Aurora benefit for Japan cigar “Para Japónâ€.
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JC Newman Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Pyramid
I have a love/hate relationship with Diamond Crown cigars. I don’t really enjoy the regular line and the Maximus line is hit or miss with me. They can either be fantastic or a complete dud when I smoke them. I know. Its strange. So when JC Newman approached me to sample these cigars, I was intrigued. From what I heard at IPCPR 2009, it sounds like a nice departure from the other lines, one more to my liking. These were created to celebrate the 135th birthday (I know, I say anniversary in the video) of the founder of JC Newman Cigars, Julius Caeser Newman. They give us very little blend information on these cigars. So, do these cigar reign supreme or do you need to beware the ides of March? Watch the video and find out.
Press Release: National Nestor Miranda Day 2011
Miami, FL, 14 April 11 … Miami Cigar & Company is back at it again, always willing to show their gratitude to the cigar smoking community, they have decided to bring back the heralded National Nestor Miranda Cigar Day. On Friday, May 6th, all authorized Nestor Miranda Collection retailers will participate and enjoy all of the perks that only a day named after “The Most Interesting Man In The Cigar Industry†could include.
Similarly to the original holiday, Miami Cigar will be awarding consumers that enter any of the authorized retailers with a Nestor Miranda Collection cigar at no charge. All the smoker has to do is buy a cigar – any cigar, made by any cigar maker. Again, that’s any cigar; made by any cigar maker. The twist to this year’s festivities is that the consumer will have the opportunity to smoke the newest addition to the Nestor Miranda Collection, the Art Deco (5.5 x 54).
The ‘National Nestor Miranda Cigar Day,’ is Miami Cigar & Company’s way of thanking the smokers for their enthusiastic support of the company’s brands for the past twenty-two years, and to reassert Miami Cigar’s commitment to bringing you great cigars in the years to come.
To locate your Authorized Retailer, go to www.miamicigarcompany.com and follow the instructions on the site. (New enhanced authorized retailer search engine to launch, April 18th)
“Finally, the best holiday of the year has returned,†said Nestor Miranda, “I am very excited to once again show our customers and consumers our appreciation for their loyalty and supportâ€.
Tampa Humidor will be the hosting Nestor Miranda for this year’s festivities. 1418 East Bush Blvd, ste. 105 Tampa, FL 33612
NOTE: The cigars will be available at each Nestor Miranda Collection Authorized Retailers as long as supplies last.
Miami Cigar & Company distributes Tatiana© flavoured cigars, Nestor Miranda Collection cigars©, La Sirena© as well as La Aurora©, Leon Jimenes©, Ducados© which are trademarks of other companies.
Press Release: J.C. Newman “Thinks Pinkâ€
J.C. Newman hosts a Pink Out to support colleague with Breast Cancer
TAMPA, FL – On Thursday, April 7 J.C. Newman Cigar Company hosted a company-wide Pink Out to support a colleague with Breast Cancer. When announced to the staff, the simple idea to wear pink grew into much more.
On the day of her surgery, everyone at J.C. Newman, office staff, cigar rollers, executives, mechanics and even the salesmen across the country donned their best pink shirt and handmade pink ribbons in her honor.
At 3:15 pm the group gathered on the steps to announce to Ybor City, “We Think Pink!†Tampa’s local FOX station was on scene to film the entire ceremony.
Before heading back inside 12 prayer balloons were released. A cultural tradition suggested by one of the employees, each balloon included a prayer from each department inside and as a group we released them all to the heavens.
“We are a family company and this is what you do for family,†said company President Eric Newman. “This day was only possible because of voluntary contributions from each department and I am so proud of everyone coming together to show support for one of their colleagues.â€
J.C. Newman and its employees actively support the local community. From founding charities, to sitting on boards and volunteering during free time, employees are encouraged to give back to the community however they can.
Founded in 1895, J.C. Newman is America’s oldest family-owned premium cigar makers and also the last operating cigar factory in Cigar City. With a portfolio of famous brands from the ultra-premium Diamond Crown and Diamond Crown MAXIMUS to Cuesta-Rey, La Unica, Brick House, El Baton, to our value-priced Quorum and Factory 59’s, the J.C. Newman name is synonymous with excellence in cigar manufacturing.
To learn more about J.C. Newman Cigar Company, visit www.jcnewman.com.
Monte Pascoal
I was recently sent a few samples, three Robustos and three Double Coronas, of the Monte Pascoal. These cigar are Brazilian puros and feature both Mata Fina and Mata Norte tobacco. I’ve had a good experience with Mata Fina tobacco in the past, so I was looking forward to trying these cigars.
Name: Monte Pascoal
Company: Tabacos Mata Fina Ltda
Made In: Cruz das Almaz, Brazil
Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina
Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina
Filler: Brazilian Mata Fina & Mata Norte
Comes in: Box of 25
Vitola: Robusto(5 7/8″ x 50) & Double Corona (7 5/8 x 49)
For this review I smoked through two Robustos and two Double Coronas over the last several weeks. Then I sat down on Masters Sunday and smoked through my final two samples back to back.
Lou Rodriguez Edicion Reserva Bom Bom
While visiting my favorite cigar shop in New Orleans, Crescent City Cigars, the owner, Armando Ortiz, was telling me about a new cigar he is bringing into his store that he just sampled. He raved about this new cigar and told me I needed to try it. This new cigar company is called Lou Rodriguez Cigars and was started by Lou Rodriguez, an emergency room doctor and cigar lover. Armando arranged to have some samples sent to me from Lou. Lou sent a sampler of robustos to Crescent City Cigars for me, but Lou told me he also wanted me to try one of his smaller petit corona size cigars, the Bom Bom. He stated these are his current favorite and he thought I would really like them. About a week later, the box shows up with some of the most beautiful petit coronas you’ve ever seen. They use a 5 year old San Andres maduro wrapper from Mexico and a binder and filler blend from Nicaragua. This little cigar is strong and full bodied for sure. Nice little kick, but how are the flavors? Watch the video and find out.
Now available at Charmed Leaf
Avalon Numbers Series 46
I first heard about Avalon Cigars a few years back on an episode of Dogwatch Cigar Radio and instantly became interested in the brand. The fact that a couple guys from Mississippi with a passion for cigars and the Blues, were able to harness that passion and develop a cigar company is just the kind of story I enjoy. Unfortunately it took a while for me to find these cigars in any Maryland cigar shops. Approximately a year ago I finally got a chance to try the Juke Series, and now I’ve gotten to smoke though a handful of the Numbers Series.
Name: Numbers Series
Company: Avalon Cigars
Made in: Miami, FL
Wrapper: 5 Year Brazilian Maduro
Binder: Unknown
Filler: Unknown
Price: $5-6.00/stick
Comes in: Box of 20
Vitola: 46 (5.25″ x 46)
Pre-Light
The first thing that caught my eye about this cigar is the extremely veiny and toothy texture of the wrapper. The wrapper is a medium shade of brown and had a slightly oily feel. Overall the construction seemed on par with other premium cigars with only a slight softness towards the head. Pre-light aroma was tobacco with a slight barnyard on the foot.
Press Release: PUNCH RARE COROJO RETURNS WITH NEW FRONTMARK
Richmond, VA—The highly-anticipated 10th anniversary edition of Punch Rare Corojo is about to be made even more exciting with the release of a new, limited edition frontmark which will debut at tobacconists nationwide beginning in late March.
Called Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary, the 5†x 50 frontmark is unique in that it will feature a proprietary Connecticut Corojo wrapper. The new cigar will begin selling in late March for a suggested retail price of $6.50 per cigar until the limited supply is depleted. The cigars will be packed in eye catching cabinet style red wooden boxes and can be easily identified by a secondary red-and-gold band that bears the Rare Corojo distinction.
Rick Chandler, director of marketing for Punch cigars commented, “For ten years, cigar enthusiasts have looked forward to the annual return of Rare Corojo, a brand that features a unique reddish-brown wrapper and epitomizes the best of what Punch cigars offer – a spicy no-nonsense blend at a reasonable price. This year, we’re pleased to have upped the ante by offering the classic Punch Rare Corojo along with the standout new taste of the 10th Anniversary frontmark.â€
Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary joins the seven existing Rare Corojo frontmarks, which made their annual return to tobacco retail shops across the country earlier this month.
Punch Rare Corojo® are produced by General Cigar Co. Inc., which manufactures and markets handcrafted cigars for the premium market. Committed to delivering cigars of the finest quality, General Cigar also produces Macanudo®, Cohiba®, Partagas® Hoyo de Monterrey®, Excalibur®, La Gloria Cubana® and several other leading premium brands. In addition, the company grows its own premium Connecticut Shade wrapper tobacco, as well as natural and candela wrapper in the Dominican Republic. General Cigar also operates Club Macanudo®, a cigar bar in New York City. Based in Richmond, VA, General Cigar sells through tobacconists nationwide. For more information, please visit www.cigarworld.com.
® Punch Rare Corojo, Macanudo, Cohiba, Partagas, Hoyo de Monterrey, Excalibur and Club Macanudo are registered trademarks of General Cigar Co. Inc.
Press Release: Zino Platinum and Ron White Celebrate Innovative Partnership
Famous for his love of premium cigars, comedian Ron White’s broad and successful portfolio will now expand to include Zino Platinum Ambassador. Zino Platinum, the premium cigar brand, known for its creative approach to marketing, has joined forces with White in 2011 in an innovative relationship designed to expand both brands’ audiences by creating awareness in new markets. The extent of White’s involvement will include, but not be limited to, special appearances at Zino Platinum events and a Zino Platinum Ron White Signature cigar blended to his tastes and preferences for his personal use.
White’s first appearance as an Ambassador will be at the March 29th nationwide launch of the new Z-Class Series in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl, where he will take part in the unveiling of the product, the first new line of Zino Platinum Cigars in 8 years. As the partnership evolves, White will be making appearances at select retail outlets and supporting various creative marketing efforts.
In 2002 Zino Platinum was developed by the Oettinger Davidoff Group in partnership with American marketing specialists, revealing an entirely new approach to design, marketing and publicity. Zino Platinum represents a fusion of time-honored cigar tradition and the hip culture of today and tomorrow. Zino Platinum Cigars’ various shapes, tastes, blends and aromas are all respectfully drawn from the best of classic cigar customs. Zino Platinum cigar smokers are youthful, ambitious, strong, proud, successful, fashionable and bold. Today Zino Platinum is still at the forefront of pop culture and the leading lifestyle brand in the cigar industry. Zino Platinum uses the best traditions of the old school and the innovations of the new school to create a dynamic market opportunity.
Ron began his career two decades ago and now is one of the most successful comedians, recording artists and entrepreneurs in the United States. Best known for his uninhibited comedy shows, White shot to fame after his appearance on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. His career includes two Grammy-nominations, a Gold Record, numerous one-hour specials, a New York Times Best Seller and CD and DVD sales over 10 million. White will make special appearances alongside Zino Platinum at retail events across the US in support of the brand.
