Washington DC area retailer, W. Curtis Draper has announced a second cigar is being added to their 127th Anniversary series. The Guillermo Leon Signature Ambassador, a limited production “bowling pin” shaped perfecto will be released to Draper’s. The Ambassador has been floating around in a limited capacity in the U.S. and Europe for over a year […]
Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, Review
La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice The La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice is a line extension based on the La Aurora Preferidos Diamond line. It was one of several limited edition regional releases by Miami Cigar and Company. This cigar was released to six states in the Mid Atlantic area: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, […]
Cigar News: Miami Cigar and Company to Release Event Only “Super Selection” Sampler
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With Super Bowl XLVIII being played in East Rutherford, New Jersey just outside of New York, the New York Metropolitan area was expected to be a buzz of cigar-related events. Miami Cigar and Company announced that there will be a series of ten cigar events taking place throughout the New York area beginning on January […]
2013 Year in Review: The Honorable Mentions
William Cooper Uncategorized 1 Comment 2013 Year in Review, AVO, Davidoff, El Primer Mundo, La Aurora, Miami Cigars, Padron, Paul Garmirian, RoMa Craft Tobac, Selected Tobacco, Tatuaje
In 2013, we are introducing a major change to Honorable Mentions. For the past three years of our Cigar of the Year countdown, we have unveiled a list of “Honorable Mentions”. While we didn’t rank these cigars, we picked ten cigars that just missed making our Top 30 countdown. While we didn’t intend this to […]
2013: Cigar of the Year Countdown: #1 La Aurora Cien Años Edición Especial (La Aurora Cien Años Maduro) (Part 30 of Epic Encounters 2013)
William Cooper Cigar of the Year, Uncategorized 1 Comment 2013 Cigar of the Year, 5.0 - The Oasis, 97-99, Epic Encounters, La Aurora, Miami Cigars
” This truly is the cream of the crop in terms of work La Aurora has done. It ranks as one of the best Dominican-based maduros I’ve had and has all of the qualities of a legendary cigar.” The 2013 Cigar of the Year is the La Aurora Cien Anos Edicion Especial – sometimes referred to […]
Cigar News: La Aurora 107 Maduro Lancero (Bowtie) (Cigar Preview)
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The trend of regional releases by Miami Cigar and Company continues. The company confirmed a limited edition lancero to its La Aurora 107 Maduro line is coming to the Southeastern United States. The La Aurora Maduro Lancero – a.k.a “Bowtie” will be heading to retailers based in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. […]
Cigar News: La Aurora 107 Fraternindad (Cigar Preview)
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Miami Cigar and Company is continuing is trend in limited production, regional releases. The company posted on its Facebook page a picture of the La Aurora 107 Fraternindad. This is a release being targeted to the company’s Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas territory – adding a 6 1/2 x 42 lonsdale sized vitola. […]
Cigar News: La Aurora Puro Vintage Reserva Especial Sampler Coming Soon
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Miami Cigar and Company has confirmed a three cigar sampler will be released containing one of each of their Puro Vintage cigars. A photo was initially posted on the company Facebook page, and this was followed up by a post on the company blog. The three cigars include the La Aurora Puro Vintage 2003, the La […]
News: La Aurora Preferidos Diamond Chicho’s Choice Heading to Six States
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Photo Credit: Miami Cigar and Company Facebook page A 6 x 58 version of La Aurora’s Preferidos Diamond is heading to six states. A Facebook post by Miami and Cigar and Company mentioned that this cigar will be a regional release heading to the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The […]
News: La Aurora Announces “National 107 Day” for 10/7/13
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As a part of the celebration of La Aurora’s 110th Anniversary, La Aurora Cigars has announced a social media campaign called “National 107” day. The campaign is scheduled for Monday October 7th. As an incentive for participation, the company is offering an opportunity to win an all-inclusive trip to the La Aurora factory in the […]