Luis Tiant, the pitcher from Cuba who would have a legendary 19 year Major League Baseball career died today at age 83. In the cigar world, Tiant was not only known for his incredible career, but as an cigar enthusiast and cigar brand owner.
In this cigar conversation from the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show, I talk with Dan Tiant, founder and CEO of the Tiant Cigar Group. Dan has been in the cigar business for several years. Last year, Dan formed a new LLC called Tiant Cigar Group. This company is actually a new company formed by the Tiants […]
El Tiante Habano Oscuro Last week, we assessed a cigar from El Tiante Cigars called the El Tiante Habano Rosado. If the name “Tiante” rings a bell, it is because of the connection with former major league pitcher Luis Tiant – best known for his years with the Boston Red Sox. A few years ago, […]
El Tiante Habano Rosado The name Luis Tiant is a name many baseball enthusiasts know very well, most notably from his days with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Many people also know that Tiant has also been a long-time cigar enthusiast. A few years ago, Tiant and his son Daniel launched a […]
The month of October was probably one of the more exciting months in the cigar industry. This month marked not only the heart of the Fall release cycle for cigars, but some major releases. Overall, this was a great month to be a cigar enthusiast. Let’s take a look at some of the releases that […]
Many folks remember former Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees pitcher Luis Tiant. Some cigar enthusiasts also remember that Luis Tiant has at one time dabbled in the cigar game. This past Friday October 21st, a formal launch was held at Butthead’s Tobacco Emporium in Danbury, Connecticut for two new blends by Tiant Cigar […]
