At the 2014 IPCPR, Crowned Heads released their first regular production brand made at My Father Cigars; Jericho Hill. In 2015, the company will release their second regular production cigar, La Imperiosa. The brand has a history dating back to Cuba in the early 1900’s and translates into The Imperative, or “..that which is absolutely necessary or required.”. The La Imperiosa artwork and band was inspired from the original band. The blend features 100% Nicaragua binder […]
We’ve had numerous requests to recap the weekly show which can be heard live via the website by clicking PUSH TO WATCH LIVE on the upper right hand corner. We smoked all three blends of the new Perdomo Special Craft Series. We started with the Pilsner before moving on to the Amber and finishing with the Stout. The Classic Cigars 3-way was won this week by Barry, making it two in a row. We spoke with Nick […]
Earlier this year a measure to ban smoking in automobiles with those under 18 present failed in the state of Illinois as the state senate felt it imposed on personal rights. However, in the state of New Jersey, a senate panel has passed a similar measure. The NJ panel voted 8-0 to advance legislations that would make it illegal to light up in a vehicle of someone under the age of 16 was present. Violators […]
FRATELLO CIGARS ANNOUNCES BRAND MANAGER Springfield, VA (June 15th, 2015) Fratello Cigars is excited to announce the hiring of Mariela Matos as the new brand manager for Fratello. “This is a big step for our company as we expand into new territories and consolidate on our existing markets,” said de Frias. After graduating with an MBA from Spain, Mariela become the lead account manager for structured web; a marketing software company based in New York […]
This weekend Nestor Miranda and Jason Wood from Miami Cigar & Company will be in town for a Father’s Day dinner as well as the nationwide launch of Danno. The cigar which pays homage to Nestor’s son is available in three wrappers, with each being limited to 1,000 boxes. We’ve already reviewed the Maduro, and today we look at the Habano with the Connecticut being the remaining wrapper. Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Collection One Life Edition […]
The City Council in Springfield, Massachusetts is meeting tonight to consider approval of a few items, including the ban of all single cigar sales. The council will vote to go on record urging the Springfield Board of Health to issue regulations that would ban the sale or distribution of “any cigar or cigar package that contains fewer than four (4) cigars.” The vote is non-binding but would reflect the council’s support, under council rules. As of […]
Today is not only Flag Day here in America, but it’s also National Bourbon Day so I thought I’d write a review of a very special cigar that is even more special to me. Camacho is a cigar brand that changed the cigar industry almost 20 years ago. It was Camacho that re-introduced the prized Corojo seeds that had not used in Cuba any longer due to its low yield. It was […]
Like last year The Angel’s Anvil from Crowned Heads is an exclusive to TAA Retailers. The cigar which is a limited edition is made at Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic. The factory which is owned by Ernesto Perez Carrillo made last year’s as well. This year, the cigar is based on the first ever limited edition from Crowned Heads which was the Mule Kick that was produced at the same factory. The cigar is […]
2015 LA PALINA GOLDIE LAGUITO ROBUSTO EXTRA Goldie Drell Paley, the namesake of La Palina cigars, was the wife of Samuel Paley, who founded the company in 1896. Bill Paley, Sam’s grandson and current owner, created The La Palina Collection Goldie to celebrate the history, contributions and accomplishments of women in the cigar industry. Produced at the El Titan de Bronze factory in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, the Goldie is made under […]
As sessions around the country wind down before summer recess, there are many states that have a proposed tobacco tax increase that would affect cigars. This week one of those states passed a new budget that had originally called for a tobacco tax increase on OTP items. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana that proposal would have raised premium cigar taxes an additional 5% (from 20%) as well as raising pipe tobacco 17%. The Cigar Authority can report […]