Mike “Mikey Black” DeRago, owner of Nero’s Cigars in Haddonfield, New Jersey who passed away in March, 2015 was honored with a commemorative edition of the La Jugada Prieto cigar. MoyaRuiz Cigars co-owner Danny Moya along with Rene Castaneda of Orleans Group presented DeRago’s sister Christine a special box of the La Jugada Prieto. The cigars in the box contain a special footer band in honor Mike DeRago.
DeRago was a known fan of the La Jugada Prieto and made no secret it was his favorite cigar.
La Jugada Prieto is best known for being the debut cigar by MoyaRuiz Cigars. The cigar made its debut back in 2013 and is made by Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory.
August 23, 2015 @ 9:43 pm
Great cigar! I had my first one at a Dojo event in 2013 in Vegas! Nice and fitting tribute!
August 28, 2015 @ 4:50 pm
What a wonderful gesture for my husband!!! Thank you sincerely!! Michael would be THRILLED!! Would it be possible for me to get some of these?? Sincerely, Denise
August 28, 2015 @ 4:51 pm
Hoping to hear from you soon!!! Denise DeRago
August 29, 2015 @ 8:07 pm
This was an awesome gesture and would like to buy some with the DeRago footer. Mikey was a special man and he is missed dearly. Thom Sbalcio