Avo Lounge Cigar – Toro One thing I like to do when I visit a cigar store or lounge is to sample something that is exclusive or hard to find. On a recent visit to Corona Cigars in Orlando, Florida, I knew one cigar that falls into that category – the Avo Lounge cigar was […]
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Cigar Pre-Review: My Uzi Weighs a Ton – Pre-Release Sample 6 x 60
William Cooper Pre-Review, Uncategorized No Comments Drew Estate, Joya de Nicaragua, MUWAT, My Uzi Weighs a Ton, Pre-Review
Joya de Nicaragua My Uzi Weighs a Ton – Pre-Release Sample A few days ago, I posted some preliminary information on the forthcoming release on a new Joya de Nicaragua cigar called “My Uzi Weighs a Ton”. I happened to be at a Drew Estate event at Cordova Cigars in Pensacola, Florida and Jonathan Drew […]
Cigar Preview: E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2011
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2011 Preview, E.P. Carrillo, EPC, News
I’ve said this several times, 2011 is a huge year for E.P. Carrillo. They have been very active in the release category. Earlier this spring, E.P. Carrillo released two new additions to their core line – the E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut and the E.P. Carrillo Elencos (the rebranding of the E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada […]
Press Release (and Thoughts): Toraño Family Cigar Company to Distribute Sam Leccia Cigars
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Press Release, Sam Leccia, Toraño
TORAÑO FAMILY CIGAR COMPANY TO DISTRIBUTE SAM LECCIA CIGARS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Miami, FL) June 13, 2011- The Torano Family Cigar Company is proud to announce that they will be the exclusive distributor for the newly formed Sam Leccia Cigar Co. effective June 14, 2011. This distribution agreement brings together two entities with different styles […]
Cigar Pre-Review: A.Turrent Triple Corojo
William Cooper Pre-Review, Uncategorized No Comments Altadis, Pre-Review
A.Turrent Triple Corojo – Gran Robusto Vitola A. Turrent’s Triple Corojo recently made its world debut at the June 4th Cigar Dave remote broadcast in Charlotte, North Carolina. This follows the “Triple” theme that was set by last year’s triple maduro – the A.Turrent Triple Play. For the case of the A. Turrent Triple […]
Cigar Preview: Toraño Family Cigars – Toraño Loyal and Toraño Vault
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments 2011 Preview, Toraño
This past weekend, Cigar Dave released some high level info (that he got from Torano) on two new Torano Family Cigars. As per Cigar Dave, this information was received from Charlie Torano and he had permission to share with his audicence. These will make their debut at the 2011 IPCPR show. The announcement was made […]
Video: Ron Melendi Tours New York State to Protect the Professional Tobacconists
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Pleasure Police
This is a powerful video that not only New York State cigar enthusiasts and retailers need to take notice of, but all folks nationwide. This video is a short documentary in which New York Tobacconist Association (NYTA) Ron Melendi (General Manager of De La Concha cigars in New York City) tours the State of New […]
Cigar Preview: My Uzi Weighs a Ton by Joya de Nicaragua
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments 2011 Preview, Drew Estate, Joya de Nicaragua, MUWAT, My Uzi Weighs a Ton
Joya de Nicaragua My Uzi Weighs a Ton On June 10th, Jonathan Drew was at a Drew Estate event at Cordova Cigars in Pensacola, Florida. Along the way, he brought along some pre-release “My Uzi Weighs a Ton” cigars from Joya de Nicaragua. This cigar represents a joint-collaboration by Drew Estate with Joya de Nicaragua. […]
Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Julius Caeser
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized 2 Comments Diamond Crown, Fuente, JC Newman, Memorable, Review
Diamond Crown Julius Caeser A lot of times when I mention Diamond Crown cigars, I seem to get mixed reactions: “Super Premium Cigar”, “Too Expensive”, “Not full enough for me”. I’ve always found this line from J.C. Newman to be a very solid line. When last year, Newman announced that the “Julius Caeser” was going […]
Press Release: Gurkha Cigars Appoints Gary Hyams as President and CEO
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Gurkha, People, Press Release
For immediate release GURKHA CIGARS APPOINTS GARY HYAMS AS PRESIDENT AND CEO Miami, FL- June 6, 2011: Beach Cigar Group Inc, owners of Gurkha Cigars, one of world’s most premium and luxurious cigar brands is proud to announce the appointment of Gary Hyams as the company’s new President and CEO. “I am very excited about […]