As I was writing my last post, and as I alluded to as I wrapped that post up, I received word that my place of employment for the last year would be closing it’s doors and I would be, once again, embarking upon another career change. This last year was a totally different job for me, and a whole new group of skills to add to my resume, so hopefully that opens some new doors for me in the near future. I am in a much better place psychologically this time than I was a year and a half ago when I found myself in a similar position. Today is my last day, so it’ll be a little rough, but a new beginning, again. I appreciate everyone’s positive thoughts. … Continue reading
Vicarias Cigars: White, Red, Black and Blue
When I was in Miami last month I had the pleasure of meeting a gentleman named René Cardona, who happens to rep Tre J Cigars. His position within the cigar industry had nothing to do with my meeting with him, he is part of a group of folks I’m acquainted with through a Facebook group which is made of some folks I know personally, some long time readers as well as friends I haven’t met yet. I was honored to meet René while I was there, and he ended up sending me a sampler of the Tre J range, which I smoked through the Vicarias line this week. I still have to get to the Invictus, I just ran out of time. I’ll get to it in the next couple days.… Continue reading
News: Drew Estate and Pappy Van Winkle Go Brick & Mortar with Barrel Fermented
Drew Estate unveils today the national release of Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Barrel Fermented Cigars exclusively to brick and mortar Drew Diplomat Retailers. Until now, Barrel Fermented has been sold exclusively through Pappy & Company at pappyco.com, owned and operated by the Van Winkle Family.… Continue reading
Black Works NBK Tasting at CigarCigars in Downingtown, PA
Last night I had the pleasure of being among the fifteen lucky attendees of a guided tasting of the Black Works Studio NBK, hosted by Mick Grant, the Northeast territory rep for Oveja Negra Brands. The venue was the CigarCigars Shop in Downingtown, PA. managed by my friend Kevin Sirman. This was a bit of a different experience, as it involved three puritos of the components of the blend of the NBK. The NBK is a box pressed Gran Corona, measuring 6″ x 46 with an Ecuador Habano Oscuro wrapper and Nicaraguan Binder and filler. Mick had us light the NBK first, in my experience an unusual first step.… Continue reading
News: Gurkha Ships Nicaraguan Series to Exclusive Retailers
Gurkha Cigars has begun shipping its special edition Nicaragua Series to exclusive retailers. This cigar was released at this year’s IPCPR and made available by invitation only to Gurkha’s top retailers to great reviews. The retailers were allowed to buy 5 boxes per size per store. This Nicaraguan puro is a medium to ¾ full smoke. The cigar will be made available to all retailers by next year.… Continue reading
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