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News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Introduces 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.… Continue reading »

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News: United Cigars Releases La Mezcla Cubana at the TPE Show

A rejuvenation of the La Mezcla Cubana line is ready for its relaunch at the 2022 TPE Show in Las Vegas, NV. With a comprehensive portfolio that offers a blend for every palette, United Cigars is offering another line with a budget friendly price. First debuting in 2006 through Cigar Agency, La Mezcla Cubana was sold throughout the United States until 2013 when United Cigars bought the brand. Today, La Mezcla Cubana is produced at the Magia Cubana Factory in Gurabo, Dominican Republic. The relaunch comes after a Zoom call uncovered an opportunity to purchase 7-year-old Ecuadorian wrapper leaf from A.S.P. Enterprises, a family-owned tobacco farm in Ecuador.… Continue reading »

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Protocol Bass Reeves Natural and Maduro Cigars

On Friday Son’s Cigars hosted the Bass Reeves launch party with Juan and Kevin from Protocol Cigars in attendance. I was busy with the 1st and 15th podcast recording so it wasn’t until about 9 o’clock when I rolled in, which is pretty late for me. I admit I had to talk myself into leaving the house that late! I didn’t want to miss hanging out with these dudes though, and I had been looking forward to trying these cigars.… Continue reading »

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A CroMagnon Aquitaine Gran Perfecto and an Upcoming Podcast Appearance

I’ve been smoking my way through a sampler of RoMaCraft Gran Perfectos that I picked up at Son’s Cigars a while ago, and tonight I selected the Aquitaine Gran Perfecto. I alway thought the CroMagnon was my favorite in the line, and I love smoking them, but I forgot how good the Aquitaine was.… Continue reading »

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Stolen Throne War Council and Sensei’s Sensational Sarsparilla Cigars

It was implied in my last post that the Stolen Throne Three Kingdoms was among my favorite cigars of the last year, and honestly it was right there at the top. I keep going back for more of this cigar, there’s a sweet flavor that I haven’t been able to put a name to, and it wasn’t until I smoked the War Council yesterday that I think I finally am able to label that flavor.… Continue reading »

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