Guayacan Cigars has ended its distribution agreement with House of Emilio. The company owned by Noel Rojas has confirmed it will no longer be distributed by House of Emilio. The move becomes effective on September 1st and it ends what was almost exactly a three year association between the two entities. House of Emilio is […]
Cigar News: House of Emilio Looks to the Future at 2015 IPCPR
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2015 marked the third show for House of Emilio, but it certainly was one of change. The big change is that this is the first trade show since Gary Griffith’s departure. What we saw in 2015 was a streamlining of the brands and change on the horizon for the what was the Emilio Cigars brand. […]
Cigar News: 1502 XO Debuts at 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
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1502 Cigars founder Enrique Sanchez Icaza has taken his time in building his four regular production lines in his portfolio. With his fourth line the 1502 Nicaragua receiving its first line extension this year, many did not expect Sanchez to have a new product at the show. However Sanchez threw many for a loop, by […]
Cigar News: Guayacan Sabor de Chattanooga to be Event Exclusive for Chattanooga Tweet Up and Cigar Festival
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Now going into its fifth year, the Chattanooga Tweet Up and Cigar Festival is no stranger to event only cigars – and this year there will be another one. Burns Tobacconist, the host store for the event has announced that Guayacan Cigars will be providing an exclusive cigar for the 2015 event called Sabor de […]
Cigar News: Emilio Carpe Noctem Becomes Shop Exclusive
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Carpe Noctem is a cigar Emilio fans have been anticipating for the past three years. The good news is it is finally available, but it won’t be for long. Today, House of Emilio, the distribution arm for Emilio Cigars has announced that Carpe Noctem a limited production of 275 boxes are heading to Smokin Joe’s and […]
Cigar News: Ezra Zion All My EX’s
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Ezra Zion Cigar Company has announced its latest line, All my EX’s. The cigar not only showcases a new look, but the company also is collaborating with a new factory, Noel Rojas’ Aromas de Jalapa. All My EX’s is a limited production cigar. The company has announced the cigars are immediately available. All My EX’s […]
Cigar News: 1502 Nicaragua Churchill
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The 1502 Nicaragua has a second vitola. Today announced the first line extension to 1502 Nicaragua would be a 7 x 48 box-pressed Churchill. This also becomes the first regular production offering by 1502 Cigars in its portfolio. It is expected that the cigar will be showcased at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show. The 1502 Nicaragua […]
Cigar News: Therapy by Nomad Cigar Company to Launch at 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Nomad Cigar Company will unveil a new line of cigars called “Therapy”. The line will feature three distinct premium long-filler blends available in two sizes produced at Tabacalera Fernandez (A.J. Fernandez Factory) in Esteli, Nicaragua. The three blends of Therapy include Connecticut, Habano, and Maduro. It will be offered in two […]
Cigar News: Emilio Cigars Names Spencer McGuire Brand Manager
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Gary Griffith’s replacement as Emilio Cigars Brand Manager has been named. Today it was announced that the role would be filled by Spencer McGuire. The announcement was made today on the brand’s Facebook page. In the announcement owner Scott Zucca commented, “Spencer is a new face to most in this industry, but he has […]
Cigar Review: Guayacan Sabor de Esteli Maduro Gordo
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Guayacan Sabor de Esteli Maduro Gordo At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Noel Rojas’ Guayacan Cigars unveiled its Sabor de Esteli line. The Sabor de Esteli line was launched in a Habano (Habano Ecuador) and a Maduro (San Andres). 2014 was a busy year for Rojas as he also launched the long awaited Guayacan Maduro […]