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
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
Here’s some news from Quality Importers, the folks behind Xikar, Palio, Cigar Caddy, Humidor Supreme and Stinky Ashtrays. I think I have a Cigar Caddy that’s 20 years old, several Xikar products and a few Palio items. The Palio cutter does a great job, I should pull it out of the car and use it more. These look like a good deal:
Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) announces the launch of two Palio branded gift sets, just in time for the holiday season. The gift sets are shipping to retailers nationwide as of today. … Continue reading
I am really looking forward to touring the El Reloj factory in Ybor City in a few weeks, it’s been on my bucket list! I’ll be honest, it figured into my trip more than the festival. It’s not a surprise that Eric Newman was inducted into Cigar Aficionado’s hall of fame, although I’m surprised he was the only one in the family inducted. J.C. Newman makes some great cigars, many of which are favorites of mine.… Continue reading
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) began shipping the inaugural annual Holiday release of its StillWell Star® handcrafted luxury pipe tobacco cigar to its Purveyors on October 27th, 2022. Simply dubbed the “Holiday Y2022”, it is a liga of traditional black cigar tobaccos combined with a unique custom crafted aromatic pipe blend from the pipe tobacco maker Cornell & Diehl® (C&D).… Continue reading
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