Archive for September, 2013
House of Burgess Cigars Announces Launch
For Immediate Release: September 30th, 2013. Cleveland, Ohio.- Cleveland, Ohio native Joe Baker and Florida based company, Palomino Cigars and Imports are proud to announce the partnership and launch of House of Burgess Cigars Ltd. Silvio Palomino is a long time importer and distributor of premium Dominican cigars and owner of Palomino Imports. Silvio […]
Now Available From Davidoff – Colorado Claro Aniversario No. 3
Davidoff Cigars announced today the release of the Colorado Claro Aniversario No.3 The 6×50 Toro size sports a Ecuadorian grown Connecticut Seed wrapper. With binder and filler from the Dominican Republic. They are available now at a Davidoff Appointed Merchant. “Davidoff stands for expertise and quality supported by deep heritage and craftsmanship to deliver […]
“Smoked Up” No.38
Well, the weather seems to be cooling off some down here in the south. That means it is somewhat easier to get out and do odd projects around the house that have been neglected this summer. As well as enjoy a few more cigars. I started getting my hunting/camping gear ready for this season and I […]
Guayacan Cigars Expands Offerings
Guayacan Cigars expands offerings After meeting with Guayacan Cigars owner and blender Noel Rojas this morning Gary Griffith of the House of Emilio is pleased to announce size extensions to the original Guayacan blend. The original Guayacan with an Ecuadoran Habano wrapper will be available soon in two new sizes: Corona and 6×60. In […]
Emilio Cigars to release Draig Cayuquero
Emilio Cigars to release Draig Cayuquero Gary Griffith of Emilio Cigars announced today that the second release in the Draig series, Cayuquero, will begin shipping to retailers within the next few weeks. Each year Griffith creates a new blend in the series, and production is limited to however many cigars can be made from the […]
House of Emilio Announces Master Retailer Program
Newark, DE September 23, 2013 House of Emilio Announces Master Retailer Program Gary Griffith announced today that House of Emilio, which includes the Emilio, 1502, Ezra Zion, Nomad, Epicurean, Rodrigo, Guayacan, and Bodega Premium cigar brands has created a “Master Retailer” program. Participating retailers receive training for their staff on all House […]
Villiger Cigars Export Brasil
I have never done a machine made cigar review. Mainly due to the fact that not too many, if any, are worth doing a review. A few weeks ago I came across the Brasil line of Villiger Cigars Export line of cigars. Villiger has been in the cigar business since 1888. If I am not mistaken, […]
“Smoked Up” No.37
The lesson I learned the past week is: You don’t really know how good you have it sometimes. Going back a few months, I told you about our good friend “Uncle Bob”, the bad stroke that happened to him and the condition he is in. Well, Bob has moved closer to his daughter in New Orleans […]
September Contest Winner Announcement
The September Contest went great! I would like to thank everybody who entered and gave their opinions on what new cigars they are looking forward to trying in the upcoming months. There was a good turn out and had about 25 entries. Without further ado, the winner is….. “Andrew” Andrew, check your email, I am […]
“Smoked Up” No.36
Another week past, another issue of “Smoked Up”. Not much going on in my neck of the woods. Its still hot and humid, but some relief comes in the late evening, which is when I usually enjoy a cigar. I’d like to stay up later when its even cooler, but I have to be at […]
