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News: Cigar Box Factory Esteli Moves to New Facility

Cigar Box Factory Estelí (CBFe), well known in the cigar market for making high quality cigar packaging and humidors, celebrates the opening of their new, larger, and modern factory. CBFe will continue to reside in the world capital of handmade premium cigars: Estelí (Nicaragua). The new 21,500 square foot facility is located at Km 156 1/2 Carretera Panamericana Norte within the Free-Trade zone.… Continue reading »

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News: Mombacho Cigars Announces Collaboration with Diplomatico Rum Brand

You all know I have no care or knowledge about spirits, but here’s the latest from Mombacho Cigars. I hadn’t heard much from them recently, so I thought I’d pass this along.   Mombacho Cigars S.A. announced today that they have commenced the distribution of a new line of cigars, “Diplomático By Mombacho Cigars S.A,” this marks the first time in the industry that a cigar maker has collaborated with a rum company to create a one-of-a- kind cigar experience.… Continue reading »

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Random Cigars and a Dunbarton Event at BnB Cigars in Philly

Yesterday I finally had the opportunity to smoke the Mi Querida Triqui Traca, and I did so at BnB Cigars in Chestnut Hill, PA. They were having an event there with Steve Saka and Dave Lafferty (Cindy Saka was there too) of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, with a bunch of test blends that Steve had accumulated over the years as add-ons
to purchases. I smoked one which was obviously a Mi Querida Gordita with some variation of the wrapper, although who could tell? It was delicious. Of course, I always learn stuff hanging with these guys, and the store is a cornucopia of boutique cigars. I highly recommend a visit there, if not in person, check them out for your online shopping, as Vince has curated an amazing selection of cigars.… Continue reading »

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Gran Habano Persian King Maduro Rajah Cigar

It’s kind of rare when I post about a single cigar, but I do like to mix things up a bit, and I have been slacking on original content lately. Considering I smoked a new-to-me cigar this week that impressed me I figured it was deserving of a post. My friends at Gran Habano recently sent along some of their new cigars for me to try, and the Gran Habano Persian King Maduro Rajah stood out to me and demanded smoking right away.… Continue reading »

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News: Fratello Esclusivo Connecticut Exclusive to Old Virginia Tobacco

Omar de Frias is proud to announce the Fratello Esclusivo Connecticut to be sold exclusively at Old Virginia Tobacco (OVTC). Fratello Esclusivo launched last year with a 5 x 52 Habano Nicaragua piramide. This year, the Esclusivo Connecticut, will expand the line in all 7 stores of the Northern Virginia chain.
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