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News: Casa de Ortez Announced

I found this interesting fr a couple reasons.  Indiana Ortez was introduced to the cigar world by Ventura Cigars, and was the next big name in cigar making.  Then she showed up briefly with Mambacho/Favili in Granada.  Some of us had been wondering what happened to her.  I also thought Altadis owned the “Ortez” name, but I guess as long as she doesn’t name a cigar Ortez it’s OK? I can’t say I’ve ever smoked a cigar she’s blended, but I’m interested. Also, the initials are CDO, which is OCD in alphabetical order, as it should be.… Continue reading »

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Craig Vanderslice
January 20, 2023
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Cubao, Wunderlust and Protocol Cigars and Gigantar!

I was poking around one of the humidors and realized I’d smoked a few Cubao Cameroon Churchills from Ortega Cigars and never mentioned them here.  Eddie is still making some great cigars, he’s using the TACASA S.A. factory.  This cigar has a Cameroon wrapper, like the name suggests, Indonesian binder and Nicaraguan fillers. … Continue reading »

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Craig Vanderslice
January 15, 2023
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News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Releases 2023 José Gaspar Cigars

Tampa has two-century-old traditions: Since 1885, Tampa has been known as “Cigar City.” Since 1904, pirates have been invading Tampa and throwing a large festival called Gasparilla. Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. brings both traditions together by introducing José Gaspar cigars. Handcrafted by J.C. Newman, a 127-year-old, four-generation family business, José Gaspar cigars pack a punch perfect for any pirate.… Continue reading »

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Craig Vanderslice
January 10, 2023
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Reinado Grand Apex, JTrain, Fosforo and Rocky Patel Cigars

First week of 2013 is in the books.  I managed to smoke a few new-to-me cigars this week!  First off was the Fosforo Toro, a 6″x 50 cigar with a Ecuadorian habano wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and fillers from the Condego and Jalapa regions of Nicaragua.  This is a creation of Jeff Mouttet of Riverside Cigars, and is distributed by Pospiech Inc., Mike Szczepankiewicz’s distribution company. … Continue reading »

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Craig Vanderslice
January 8, 2023
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News: Punch Spring Roll Announced

I don’t usually pay any attention to the limited “Year of the whatever” cigars, and I find the branding of this particular line curious.  Punch has its origins in the UK, I’m not sure why they’ve put together a Chinese food theme. The thing is, I like the cigars and the price is right, so I overlook the weird branding. They have been pretty darn good cigars. In other news, it looks like the Macanudo brand ambassador position is open, as Laurel Tilley is now with AJ Fernandez!… Continue reading »

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Craig Vanderslice
January 5, 2023
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