No Doubt a product of Ozgener’s marketing For the second time in two weeks, the Cigar World has been rocked with the departure of another Cigar-ebrity. Tim Ozgener of CAO Cigars is leaving the company, and it looks like leaving the industry. The official reason by General Cigars is that Ozgener is leaving to pursue […]
Breaking News: Sam Leccia is Leaving Oliva Cigars
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Sam Leccia at IPCPR 2010 in action I saw this post on this post on the Cigar Aficionado Web-Site. The legendary Sam Leccia is leaving Oliva Cigars. Sam is truly one of the Cigar-ebrities in the business. He is the master behind the the Nub and Cain sticks. The Nub and Cain sticks will stay […]
Cigar Event Review: Don Pepin Garcia at Outland Cigars, Charlotte NC
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Cigar Coop with “The Master”, Don Pepin Garcia As I’ve mentioned several times here, the Cigar industry follows a “Donald Trump” brand model. With Trump’s company, Trump is the face of the company – and the brand of his company. Many know icons such as: Jonathan Drew, Litto Gomez, Sam Leccia, Matt Booth, Christian Eiroa, […]
Lite Up Charlotte Recap
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The first annual Lite Up Charlotte was held on Saturday, October, 2nd at Ballantyne Village right next to the primary sponsor, Outland Cigars. This was a benefit to the Bloom Project. Something special was truly launched on this day. Not only does Charlotte now its own true CIGAR FESTIVAL, but the cause was made worthwhile. […]