San Cristobal Elegancia The collaboration between Don Pepin Garcia and Ashton Cigars has proven to be a good one – especially with the release of the San Cristobal and La Aroma de Cuba lines. At IPCPR 2011, a new line extension to the San Cristobal brand was unveiled – the San Cristobal Elegancia. The San […]
The La Sirena Series A A few days ago, I was listening to the Dino Costa Radio show on Sirius XM Mad-Dog radio. While Dino is primarily known a sports host, he has been talking cigars. On this show, Dino had Rocky Patel as a guest (and gave Rocky a full hour!). Rocky made a […]
My Father Cigars’ El Picador The My Father El Picador was not a cigar I had heard of. It turns out this is a retail exclusive cigar to Empire Cigars in Raleigh, North Carolina. Retail exclusive cigars are not new to Don Pepin Garcia as he has released many with his collaborator Pete Johnson of […]
La Reloba Seleccion Mexico Last year, Don Pepin Garcia’s My Father Cigars introduced the La Reloba line. This was intended to be My Father Cigars foray into the value-priced cigar arena – namely cigars in the $5.00 – $7.00 suggested retail price range. As a part of the La Reloba line, two Nicaraguan puros were […]
There is going to be a new cigar introduced to My Father Cigars’ La Reloba line. This one is called the La Reloba Seleccion Mexico. The 2011 Cigar pipeline is now getting into full swing and it looks like 2011 could be another great year like 2010. The La Reloba line was introduced as a […]
On my 2010 Cigar of the Year countdown, there are some cigars that did not make my list simply because the initial launch of the cigar was late in the year. Among those cigars was the La Sirena line – the latest launch from Miami Cigars. Cigars that fall into this category are eligible for […]
Recently when I attended a Rocky Patel Event in Greenville, NC, I opted to smoke the 601 Maduro (Blue Label)cigar. Usually when I attend an event, I like to enjoy a cigar by the manufacturer/company of the event. Last year, the 601 line was acquired by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars, therefore I felt this stick […]
Not the best lighting – the Vegas Cubanas When the name Don Pepin Garcia is mentioned, two things often come to mind. The first is “peppery” and the second is “Nicaraguan” tobacco. I would say this is very accurate as this has become his signature for many of the cigars he is involved with blending. […]
#11 La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor We are just outside the Top 10 of “30 Cigars in 31 Days” – my review of the Top 30 Cigars of 2010. The decision on what sticks to place in the Top 10 was very difficult. It is perhaps this stick that was the most difficult to […]
#14 Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Continuing to head into the cream of the crop, it is time to reveal the 17th stick of “30 Cigars in 31 Days” – my review of the Top 30 cigars for 2010. The #14 Cigar of the Year is the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial – a new stick from […]
