#28 Nestor Miranda Art Deco Here we go with third installment of “30 Sticks in 31 Days”, my Top 30 2010 Cigar of the Year countdown. For Cigar #28 on the Top 30, my selection is the Nestor Miranda Art Deco by Miami Cigars. From a visibility standpoint there are two striking features: The […]
Cigar Enthusiasts are very familiar with Don Pepin Garcia. Those who really follow the business know he is considered the master of Nicaraguan tobacco. Last year, Pepin launched his “My Father” cigar line and it was greeted with commercial and critical acclaim. The “My Father” cigar finished #3 on the Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the […]
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, […]
Don Pepin Garcia graciously poses for a picture for me In 2009, Outland Cigars in Charlotte hosted cigar legend Don Pepin Garcia at the store for what was Outland’s biggest event ever. Unfortunately, my “other job” had me out of town and I was unable to meet the great Don Pepin. However, the Outlanders in […]
