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News: Fratello Cigars Announces Launch of Imperfect Pairings YouTube Channel

Here’s some news from Omar at Fratello Cigars. I guess the big guy has too much time on his hands! 🙂 I’m looking forward to seeing what he has up his sleeve.

FRATELLO CIGARS ANNOUNCE “IMPERFECT PAIRINGS”

Omar de Frias has announced the launch of a new YouTubeChannel, Imperfect Pairings. “I have been working on this concept for years. I have been looking topair my cigars with uncommon food or drinks such as oysters, tomato sauce, kombucha and teaamongst other things. Our viewers will have incredible content and learn what to pair or not pairwith our cigars.” Said de Frias.… Continue reading »

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Craig Vanderslice
May 22, 2019
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News: Altadis Releasing Trinidad Espiritu Prior to IPCPR

Here’s some news from Altadis, a few days late as I just found it burried, thanks Gmail!  

Bringing Back a Taste of Vintage Caribbean Culture With Every Puff

TRINIDAD ESPIRITU TO BE RELEASED PRE-IPCPR

Altadis U.S.A., maker of world-renowned premium cigars is introducing Trinidad Espiritu – a collaborative effort with tobacco prodigy A.J. Fernandez – to deliver adult cigar connoisseurs the spirit of vintage Latin Caribbean culture through a series of special events nationwide.“

The original Trinidad cigar brand was used exclusively for dignitaries and diplomats as gifts,” explains Brad Winstead, Altadis’ head of consumer marketing. “Fifty years later, we’re celebrating the venerable brand’s half century anniversary by taking adult smokers back to the late 60s-early 70s era — which many consider the “Golden Years” of cigars.”… Continue reading »

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Craig Vanderslice
May 10, 2019
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News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Montecristo Espada Oscuro

I really enjoy the Montecristo Espada, especially the Guard size, so I’m quite intrigued with the Oscuro. I’m looking forward to giving this one a try! Interesting that the original version the toro vitola they spell the name “Guard and the Oscuro it’s spelled “Guarde”…

MONTECRISTO ESPADA OSCURO

The famed “Grupo de Maestros” once again collaborates with the Plasencia family  

Altadis U.S.A., maker of world-renowned premium cigars announces the release of the Montecristo Espada Oscuro.  The Montecristo Espada Oscuro is a follow-up cigar to the Montecristo Espada, which earned a top 20 honors by Cigar Aficionado in 2015.… Continue reading »

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Craig Vanderslice
April 24, 2019
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News: Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask Launching in June

Here’s some news from General Cigar Co. I admit that the first Diesel Whiskey Row wasn’t for me, I tried several times, but it just wasn’t up my alley. As much as people who’s tastes I respect raved about it, I just don’t get it. That’s OK, not every cigar is right for everyone! I am looking forward to giving this a whirl, Broadleaf and Arapiraca? What can go wrong?

DIESEL TO LAUNCH WHISKEY ROW SHERRY CASK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RABBIT HOLE

New Collection Marks the Second Collaboration between Two Maverick Brands

Diesel Cigars and Rabbit Hole Bourbon have reignited their partnership with Diesel Whiskey Row Sherry Cask, a new, three-cigar collection shipping to all channels on June 3, 2019.… Continue reading »

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Craig Vanderslice
April 24, 2019
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News: Drew Estate Flying Pigs Soar into Humidors for their Seasonal Release

Gotta love the Piggies!  There’s a pub in my town called the Flying Pig Saloon that is decorated with every kind of flying pig toy ot statue imaginable. I’m sure they have no idea what the Flying Pig cigar shape is, what Drew Estate has done with it, or what it’s place in history is.  This is another one of Steve Saka’s many contributions to the Drew Estate portfolio, part of his legacy with the company. 

Drew Estate announces today the seasonal release of their Flying Pig vitola, including Liga Privada No. 9 and T52, Undercrown Maduro, Shade and Sun Grown, as well as Kentucky Fire Cured.

The Flying Pig is one of the most desired vitolas in the company’s portfolio, presented in a 100mm x 60 ring gauge vitola, and is a favorite amongst cigar enthusiasts worldwide. The shape is based on  a photograph of an 1895 cigar salesman’s size selection case. It is one of the most complicated vitolas to manufacture due to the unique size and signature pig-tail, which requires specialized training of the buncheros and rolleras at the factory.… Continue reading »

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Craig Vanderslice
April 17, 2019
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