In a time of uncertainty in the cigar industry, Legacy Brands founder and owner Victor Vitale has one key message he wants his customers and fans to know: “Legacy Brands is 100% absolutely in this for the long run.” Following the announcement of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations on the premium cigar […]
Cigar News: Ora Vivo Armand Assante World Edition by Legacy Brands
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 1 Comment 2014 Preview, IPCPR 2014, Legacy Brands, News, Ora Vivo, Victor Vitale
At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Victor Vitale’s Legacy Brands unveiled the new Ora Vivo Armand Assante World Edition. This cigar features a slight blending tweak and well as some subtle packaging changes to the original blend. The Ora Vivo Armand Assante cigar line was founded by veteran cigar maker Victor Vitale, cigar broker […]
Feature Story: Armand Assante Appears at Cigar Event in Chicago
William Cooper Feature Story, Uncategorized No Comments Events, Legacy Brands, Ora Vivo, People, Victor Vitale
Emmy Award winner, and Golden Globe nominee Armand Assante in person appeared at a cigar event on May 31st hosted by Casa de Puros in Lake Forest, Illinois. Th event featured Assante’s Ora Vivo Cigars as well as food and liquor tastings. A portion of the proceeds went toward the Wounded Warrior Project. The Ora […]
Cigar Review: Ora Vivo Armand Assante (European Edition) Genios by Legacy Brands
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Ora Vivo Armand Assante Genios (European Market Release) In 2013 Victor Vitale’s Legacy Brands launched a new cigar line called Ora Vivo. This project is a collaboration between Vitale, Gary Macchione of Boutique Brands, and motion picture actor Armand Assante. The first cigar, the Ora Vivo Armand Assante was launched at the 2013 IPCPR Trade […]
News: Ora Vivo Armand Assante and Tortuga 215 Reserva Heading to Europe; New Ora Vivo Sizes for Europe
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 2 Comments 2014 Preview, Legacy Brands, News, Ora Vivo, Tortuga, Victor Vitale
Legacy Brands will be heading to the European channels. In a conversation with Victor Vitale, he told Cigar Coop that the Tortuga 215 Reserva and Ora Vivo Armand Assante will both be distributed in Europe. According to Vitale, the Tortuga 215 Reserva is already making its way into Europe. The plan is for the Ora […]
Cigar Review: Ora Vivo Armand Assante
William Cooper Reviews, Uncategorized No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Legacy Brands, Ora Vivo, Review, Victor Vitale
Ora Vivo Armand Assante Just prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, a cigar was announced that was a collaboration between Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands, Gary Macchione of Boutique Cigar Brands, and film actor Armand Assante. The cigar is called the Ora Vivo Armand Assante, and as the name indicates it carries Assante’s name. […]
News: Armand Assante to Appear at Cigar Dinner in Matawan, New Jersey
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized No Comments Events, Legacy Brands, News, Ora Vivo, Victor Vitale
Ora Vivo Armand Assante Acclaimed film actor Armand Assante will be the guest of honor at a cigar dinner on November 2nd at Sterling Gardens in Matawan, New Jersey. The event is being sponsored by Smokers Haven and will mark the premier launch of Assante’s Ora Vivo Armand Assante Cigar. It also marks the first […]
Feature Story: Victor Vitale and Legacy Brands at the 2013 IPCPR
William Cooper Feature Story, Uncategorized 2 Comments Feature Story, IPCPR 2013, Legacy Brands, Ora Vivo, Tortuga, Victor Vitale
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, I had an opportunity to sit down and talk with Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands. I have been familiar with Vitale’s work in the cigar industry, and had only communicated with him via email. When I met Vitale in person, I found someone who has […]
Cigar Preview: Ora Vivo Armand Assante by Victor Vitale
William Cooper Uncategorized 1 Comment 2013 Preview, IPCPR 2013, Legacy Brands, Ora Vivo, Victor Vitale
Actor Armand Assante is about to become the latest celebrity to get his own cigar. Victor Vitale of Legacy Brands and producer of the highly rated Tortuga 215 has created a new blend, the Ora Vivo Armand Assante. Information on this announcement was provided via press release to Cigar Coop from Legacy Brands. The […]