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, and will not be made outside of the factory where it originated. – Dion Giolito, Illusione Cigars
Sad day. The Nosotros was one of my favorite cigars.
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, as Augusto Reyes told me, “these are 10 times better”. I hope so as the cigars that CI has as a bit…..bad, in my opinion. Because of that, I hesitated to try these when I got my sample. After hearing others state how good the cigar was, I decided to give it a shot. How did it turn out? Watch the video and find out.
Cain F 654T
Today I’m firing up a cigar that was introduced to the market at the 2009 IPCPR show with quite a bit of buzz behind it. My initial experiences with the Cain lineup wasn’t what I expected. The press behind this cigar described a bold/powerful cigar and I just didn’t get that. Then, I tried the Cain F, and my opinions were changed some. In my mind, the Cain F delivered on the promise of a bold/powerful cigar.
Name: Cain F
Company: Oliva
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Binder: Unknown
Filler: 32% Esteli Ligero, 25% Condega Ligero and 25% Jalapa Ligero
Price: $8.00
Comes in: Box of 24
Vitola: Torpedo (6×54)
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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, so get them while you can. So, how does this cigar stack up against the other cigars from Viaje? What the video and find out.
Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial
Today I’m firing up a fairly new cigar that comes out of the My Father Factory. This factory was made famous through the expert blending of Jose Don Pepin Garcia, but this time his son Jaime has taken over the blending role. For this review I’m smoking the Petit Robusto, but this cigar is available in four additional vitolas (Robusto, Belicoso, Toro, and Toro Gordo). Originally rumored to fall in the $20 price range, this Reserva Especial fall in a more comfortable $6.00 price range. Check out the video to get my take on this cigar.
Name: Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial
Company: My Father Cigars
Made in: Esteli, Nicaraguan
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan (1/2 Garcia Farm, 1/2 Oliva Farm)
Comes in: Box of 20
Vitola: Petite Robusto (4 1/2″ x 50)
Price: $6.50
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 mentioned to Guillermo in a Twitter conversation between him, myself, @big_belicoso, @Buckheadcigar, Jose Blanco and @miamicigar that a lancero would be great after testing the corona size. The 107 blend seemed to favor the smaller ring gauges. Many people thought it was a great idea. Mike from Buckhead Cigars immediately told Guillermo that if he made it, he would order a ton of boxes right now. Other bloggers followed our request and it took on a life of its own. La Aurora and Miami Cigars, listening to their customers, decided to give it a try. Finally, the day has come. Barry at acigarsmoker.com, broke the news about the new lancero and its release on his site which he gave me permission to repost here:
The power of social media has yet to be fully understood by many of today’s corporations but the Miami Cigar Company & La Aurora Cigars are doing a good job of harnessing that power. In a campaign that started a few months ago by a group of cigar smokers on Twitter the demand for the 107 Lancero was born. Guillermo Leon, La Aurora Cigars and Miami Cigar Co. have answered that demand, and the day for release is near.
Retailers Only will be able to order this limited edition pre -release of 300 boxes. Each box will contain 21 cigars and can only be ordered via Twitter by sending a Direct Message to @miamicigar beginning at 9am Eastern Time on September 13th. These cigars will arrive in Miami the last week of October and are expected to reach retailers by Halloween.
This historic event marks the first ever 100% Twitter driven promotion for a cigar. Stay tuned to acigarsmoker.com as we hope to have a list of retailers for consumers to purchase this cigar in the near future.
You can read the post here. Thanks Barry!
J. Fuego Origen (Lancero)
When I first heard that the Origen would be released in a lancero I got pretty excited. I’m a sucker for lanceros, and considering my prior experience with the Origen Toro I figured the new vitola would be a treat. So now I’ve had the opportunity to smoke a handful of these cigars and think I can give you a pretty good account of my experiences with the cigar.
Name: Origen
Company: J. Fuego
Made in: Danli, Honduras
Wrapper: Brazilian Corojo
Binder: Costa Rican Corojo
Filler: Nicaraguan & Honduran Corojo
Comes in: Box of 21
Vitola: Lancero (7 1/2″ x 38)
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 blend information from the Art Deco press release:
The blend consists of  60% NicaraguanCorojo and 40% Dominican San Vicente,  dual Dominican Criollo ’98/Nicaraguan Habano ’00 binder, and a dark, oily and aromatic Nicaraguan Corojo ’06 wrapper leaf affixed with a triple cap
Its available in 3 of the most popular sizes in the Nestor Miranda Special Selection line:
- Coffee Break – 4.5 x 50
- Robusto Grande – 5.5 x 54
- Gran Toro – 6 x 60
I was able to smoke several of these at the show and it quickly become one of the top cigars of IPCPR for me and many others.
How does this cigar compare to the others in the Nestor Miranda line? Watch the video and find out.
Casino decorations are not just a way of doing work. One of many ways to do so is by working with local businesses. These include: kasino norge, The Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce, the Santa Cruz County Library, the Santa Cruz County Office of Financial Management, and the Santa Cruz County Public Library. The Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce’s staff works with local businesses to ensure that the business uses the funds for the annual Santa Cruz County Open House, and also allows vendors for their services to present to the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce.
There are also some local businesses that don’t have the funds to pay this fee. These include: The Center of the Sierra, the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce, the Santa Cruz County Library, and the Santa Cruz County Office of Financial Management.
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 in New York City.
Designed in homage to the Cohiba brand, the handcrafted Swiss wristwatches boast an ivory-colored dial with tobacco brown Roman numerals, housed in a sleek case highlighted by a hand-sewn tobacco brown Croco-calf strap.
Presented in a handsome wooden humidor box that features a crystal window to showcase the handcrafted treasures contained within, only a total of 376 individually-numbered pieces will be available. Limited to 188 pieces, the steel wristwatch will be available solely at authorized Frédérique Constant retailers for a suggested retail price of $1,650 and the rose gold-plated watch, also limited to 188 pieces, will carry an SRP of $1,750. Each humidor will contain 25 Cohiba Robusto cigars, handmade in the Dominican Republic.
Debo Mukherjee, vice president of marketing for General Cigar, parent company of Cohiba comments, “An exceptional cigar with a rich history and luxury pedigree, Cohiba has inspired a devoted following among seasoned cigar enthusiasts. Our partnership with Frédérique Constant was forged to extend the Cohiba lifestyle to discriminating connoisseurs who are as passionate about their cigars as they are about their timepieces and we are quite pleased with the way in which Frédérique Constant has honored the Cohiba brand.â€
Ralph Simons, President of Frédérique Constant USA, is thrilled about this captivating partnership. “Cohiba is synonymous with the world’s finest cigars. The exceptional quality of Cohiba cigars is the result of expertise and passion. It is this same passion that drives Frédérique Constant to create handmade, luxury timepieces of contemporary, classic design and exceptional value.â€
About Cohiba Cigars
True cigar connoisseurs recognize Dominican Cohiba cigars as one of the finest brands available in the U.S. market. Critically acclaimed for their meticulous construction and refined taste, the core brand of Cohiba cigars is complemented by these premium collections: Cohiba Black, Cohiba Puro Dominicana and Cohiba XV.
Cohiba cigars 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®, 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.
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About Frédérique Constant Genève
Frederique Constant is an independent family owned watch manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva. The company is involved in all stages of watch production, from initial design to final assembly and quality control. Frederique Constant watches are defined by their high quality, differentiation and precision in design and manufacture. Frederique Constant has a passion for design of beautiful watches. Their perceived value — through quality of design, materials, and manufacture — is a key component of its success. Each watch is assembled by hand and extensively controlled with latest equipment to ensure maximum quality. The company innovates to offer creativity and exceptional value. Its 3200 square meters factory in Plan-les-Ouates Geneva is ultra modern and offers the best environment for its passionate watchmakers. Production will reach 100’000 timepieces in 2010 and watches are sold in over 2500 POS around the world. More information can be found at www.frederique-constant.com.
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 that may be in development. Gran Habano’s current inventory of 3 SLS and Cabinet Selection cigars will be depleted by the end of 2010. At the current pace we expect our final shipments to be sent out in September.
About Gran Habano Cigars
Gran Habano Cigars was founded in 1995 by Guillermo Rico and his son George Rico. Using only the best raw materials on earth, Gran Habano begins the growing process with Habano and Corojo seeds which are grown on company-owned farms in Colombia, Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The process comes to fruition at our boutique factory, which focuses on quality control and high-end productivity making it one of the top cigar companies in the world.
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Media Contact
Robert Villalobos
Gran Habano / G.A.R Cigars
480-297-8372
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