The Nick & Jim P.B.E., the collaboration between Nick Syris of LH Cigars and “Island” Jim Robinson, is getting two new sizes. Later this year, the duo will add a 6 x 52 Torpedo size as well as a 6 x 60 Gordo to join the current Toro offering. “Nick & Jim’s P.B.E really took […]
Cigar News: LH “Original Black Band” Claro to Return
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LH Premium Cigars has announced that the original blend of the LH Claro, a cigar adorned by its signature black band, is making a return. Late in 2014, owner Nick Syris introduced his LH Premium Cigar offering to the U.S. market. One of the three blends introduced was the LH Claro, a Connecticut Shade wrapper […]
Cigar Review: Nick & Jim P.B.E. Toro
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The Nick & Jim P.B.E. is a project that is a collaborative effort between Nick Syris of LH Premium Cigars and “Island” Jim Robinson, best known for his Leaf by Oscar and Island Jim brands. With Leaf by Oscar, Robinson had success working with Oscar Valladares bringing a cigar that originally started as a house […]
Prime Time Episode 42: Nick Syris, LH Cigars
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Developing Palates, Lavida Habana, LH Cigars, Podcast, Prime Time Show
For Episode 42, we welcome Nick Syris – owner of LH Premium Cigars. Tonight we learn about Nick’s unique journey in the cigar industry, his brand of cigars, and the unique collaboration he has with “Island Jim” Robinson. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk with Nick about Cuba. Finally, in our Deliberation Segment, we […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 42 2/15/18 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Developing Palates, Lavida Habana, LH Cigars, Prime Time Show
For Episode 42, we welcome Nick Syris – owner of LH Premium Cigars. Tonight we learn about Nick’s unique journey in the cigar industry, his brand of cigars, and his unique collaboration he has worked on with “Island Jim” Robinson. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we talk with Nick about Cuba. Finally, in our Deliberation […]
Cigar News: Nick Syris & Jim Robinson to Ship Nick & Jim’s P.B.E.
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Nick Syris and Jim Robinson’s collaboration is getting ready to ship to retailers, but for the time being the first release will have a different name than originally planned. Originally the duo had announced they were releasing Lavida Isla, but shortly after the announcement, some hurdles were encountered in terms of using the name. As […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on LH Premium Cigars and Lavida Isla at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
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LH (Lavida Habana) Cigars is a brand founded by Nick Syris and Omar Nasr. The brand originally started selling cigars at lounges in the Middle East and grew in popularity. In 2014, LH Cigars set its sights on the U.S. market working with the Tabacos de Costa Rica to produce a line of cigars for the American market. […]
Cigar News: Jim Robinson and Nick Syris of LH Premium Cigars to Launch Lavida Isla at 2017 IPCPR
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2017 3 Comments 2017 Preview, IPCPR 2017, Lavida Habana, LH Cigars, News
A few years ago, Jim “Island Jim” Robinson asked a young cigar maker named Oscar Valladares to make him a house cigar for his Leaf and Bean retail cigar shops. Robinson eventually took the cigar national and it became a staple in many retail humidors nationwide. That cigar was the Leaf by Oscar. Now, […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #24: LH Maduro Lancero
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“ I’ve enjoyed smoking the LH Maduro blend in the larger sizes, but with the lancero, I found things went to another level.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Criollo Maduro Binder / Filler: Includes Nicaraguan, Peruvian, and Brazilian Country of Origin: Costa Rica (Tabacos de Costa Rica) Lancero: 7 1/2 x 42 Price: $9.50 Review: LH Maduro Lancero Brand Appearances on Countdown: […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on LH Premium Cigars
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It’s been almost two years since Nick Syris brought his LH Premium Cigars brand stateside. This year Syris was at theIPCPR Trade Show showcasing some new line extensions and some new packaging options. Syris, along with his partner Omar Nasr started offering cigars to Lavida Habana lounges in the Middle East. The brand quickly grew in […]