Sorry for the poor picture – Oliva Nub Cameroon When it comes to a short vitola with a big ring gauge, the Nub line is pretty much the industry leader. Originated by Sam Leccia (formerly with Oliva), he Nub line is a brand under Oliva Cigars. In fact this type of vitola has garnered […]
Best New Vitola for Existing Brand: Oliveros King Havano Black Knight Mace
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments 2010 Cigar of the Year, Cain, CAO, General, La Gloria Cubana, Nub, Oliva, Oliveros
Best Vitola: Oliveros King Havano Black Knight Mace One thing that I done differently from Cigar Aficionado in ranking cigars for the year is to distinguish ranking the blend from the vitola (size/shape). For my Top 30 list, every cigar represented a new blend (while Cigar Aficionado includes new vitolas in their countdown). However, there were […]
A Visit to the Oliva Cigar Lounge – Classic and Contemporary (Tales from the IPCPR in New Orleans Part 3)
William Cooper Uncategorized No Comments Cain, IPCPR, Nub, Oliva
The Entrance to the Oliva Cigar Lounge One of the most interesting things about the IPCPR Trade Show is going around in seeing the different booths. For the big companies, these booths start to take on a life of their own. They typically are transformed into a full-fledged cigar lounge. This allows the manufacturers and […]