At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Emilio Cigars showcased a new maduro addition to its Grimalkin line. This week, the cigar dubbed the Emilio Grimalkin Halloween Edition is heading to select retailers. The Emilio Grimalkin Halloween Edition is available in one size – a 5 x 50 Robusto. It is presented in 25-count boxes with […]
Cigar Review: 1502 XO Toro
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 1502, 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Boutiques United, Global Premium Cigars, GPC, House of Emilio, Review
The 1502 XO Toro is the fifth line to be released by Global Premium Cigars, the makers of the 1502 Cigar brand. It was at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show where the 1502 XO made its debut. While the first four lines by 1502 were regular production lines, the XO is 1502’s limited edition line. Owner Enrique […]
Cigar Review: Nomad Therapy Habano Toro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, Boutiques United, House of Emilio, Nomad, Review
Today we take a look at a third cigar in the Nomad Therapy line, the Nomad Therapy Habano. It was just before the 2015 IPCPR where Fred Rewey‘s Nomad Cigar Company announced the Therapy line. This line consists of three distinct blends with each named for the type of wrapper on the cigar – Nomad Therapy Connecticut, […]
Cigar News: Boutiques United Adds Black Label Trading Company
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Boutiques United, Fabrica de Oveja Negra, House of Emilio
Boutiques United has announced it will handle distribution Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) and its new associated brand, Black Works Studio. Under the agreement, BLTC will leverage Boutiques United’s warehousing facilities and sales force. T Black Label Trading Co. was founded in 2013. The company has employed a small batch production model for its releases. Last […]
Cigar Review: Nomad Esteli Lot 8613 Toro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Boutiques United, House of Emilio, Nomad, Review
The Nomad Esteli Lot 8613 is the fifth regular production line to be released by Nomad Cigar Company. Since launching his company back in 2012, company founder Fred Rewey has split the production of his lines between the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. As the name indicates, this is a cigar out of (Esteli) Nicaragua. The Nomad Esteli […]
Cigar News: House of Emilio Rebrands as Boutiques United
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Boutiques United, House of Emilio, News
LJ Zucca, has announced it is rebranding its House of Emilio distribution arm to Boutiques United. The name change is effective immediately. According to a press release, Boutiques United will keep its four existing brands in its portfolio – Ezra Zion, Nomad, Emilio, and 1502. In a press release announcing the change, owner Scott Zucca […]
2015 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #12: 1502 Emerald Corona (Part 19 of The Box Worthy 30)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 1502, 2015 Cigar of the Year, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Global Premium Cigars, GPC, House of Emilio
“The 1502 Emerald has proven to be an excellent line… but with the Corona, I found this cigar goes to a whole new level. Without a doubt, this is the best cigar in the line released to date.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, San Andres Mexican Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Plasencia Cigars […]
Cigar Review: Nomad Therapy Connecticut Toro
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 3.0 - The Fiver, 88-90, House of Emilio, Nomad, Review
Therapy is a new line of cigars launched by Nomad Cigar Company in 2015. The line consists of three blends each named for its wrapper that is used Nomad Therapy Connecticut, Nomad Therapy Habano, and Nomad Therapy Maduro. For the Therapy line, owner Fred Rewey changes things up from a packaging standpoint from his previous […]
Cigar News: Nomad H-Town San Andres Lancero
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2015 Preview, House of Emilio, News, Nomad
Nomad Cigar Company has become the latest company to join Houston, Texas-based Stogies World Class Cigars H-Town Collection. The H-Town Collection is a group of shop-exclusive, limited production lancero cigars. These lanceros are provided by leading cigar manufacturers sold exclusively at Stogies. For its contribution, Nomad delivers an all-new blend called the Nomad H-Town San […]
Cigar Review: Nomad Therapy Maduro Toro
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, House of Emilio, Nomad, Review
Just prior to the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Nomad Cigar Company announced a new line called Therapy. The new line consists of three distinct blends with each named for the type of wrapper on the cigar – Nomad Therapy Connecticut, Nomad Therapy Habano, and Nomad Therapy Maduro. Compared to previous Nomad releases, there are several […]