In 2019, Boutique Blends Cigars’ released the Aging Room Bin No. 2 line. As the name indicates, “Bin No. 2” is a follow-up to another release, the Aging Room Bin No. 1. The original Bin No. 1 was made in the Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Palma by Jochy Blanco. The Bin No. 1 got its […]
At the Tobacco Plus Expo 2021 (TPE 2021), Boutique Blends Cigars will introduce a new line extension to its popular Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua line. It’s a 60 x 6 version and it’s called Grande. Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua is a project that was done between Boutique Blends’ co-owner Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez. The […]
Santa Clara Cigars has announced the second installment of its Montecristo Volume Series, Montecristo Volume 2: The Rendezvous. It’s a series that revolves around the Montecristo brand’s inspiration, “The Count of Monte Cristo” novel by Alexandre Dumas. Montecristo Volume 2: The Rendezvous, is inspired by a chapter in the second volume of the Dumas book […]
“…there are plenty of flavor nuances and that was enough to keep me interested from start to finish. Most importantly the flavors produced were quite enjoyable. In the end, the final product is one that is worthy of carrying the Montecristo name, and commemorating a major milestone like an 85th anniversary.” Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Nicaragua […]
2020 was a big year for two of Altadis’ iconic brands. Montecristo celebrated its 85th anniversary and Romeo y Julieta celebrated its 145th anniversary. The COVID-19 pandemic and associated supply-chain problems made it a challenge to get commemorative releases into the market in time. Altadis worked with AJ Fernandez to develop the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary […]
At the upcoming 2022 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE), Altadis U.S.A. will release its latest collaboration with AJ Fernandez for a new release under the H. Upmann line known as the H. Upmann Nicaragua AJ Fernandez Heritage. The H.Upmann Nicaragua AJ Fernandez Heritage joins the H.Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez that was released back in 2017. […]
Altadis USA has announced the latest edition to its Espada by Montecristo line, the Espada by Montecristo Signature. This is a limited edition cigar slated to begin hitting retail stores in December 2021. The Espada by Montecristo was the first Nicaraguan-made Montecristo by Altadis USA. It’s a line produced at the Plasencia factory in Nicaragua. […]
On Episode 209, we welcome back Rafael Nodal, Director of Product Capability and co-owner of Boutique Blends Cigars. We will catch up what’s been happening with Rafael himself, and get an update on the “great things that are happening” at Tabacalera USA and Boutique Blends. We’ll talk “Cuba Libre” in our Live True segment, and […]
Just prior to Tobacco Plus Expo 2021 (TPE 2021), Altadis USA announced a new expansion to its H. Upmann 1844 line known as the H. Upmann 1844 Classic. The H. Upmann 1844 Classic adds a Connecticut Shade wrapped offering into the portfolio. The H. Upmann 1844 line is pretty much the bread and butter […]
On Episode 209, we welcome back Rafael Nodal, Director of Product Capability and co-owner of Boutique Blends Cigars. We will catch up what’s been happening with Rafael himself, and get an update on the “great things that are happening” at Tabacalera USA and Boutique Blends. We’ll talk “Cuba Libre” in our Live True segment, and […]
