Last May I had the opportunity to smoke prototypes of this cigar (Here). This was a project suggested to Omar by Kevin Shahan of CigarProp. I’ve been looking forward to its release ever since. This may not be the first “reversible” cigar, but it might be the best. Looking forward to picking up a few of these. The genius of this is that you can’t just buy one!
FRATELLO VICE VERSA SHIPPING FEBRUARY 20TH
Fratello Cigars is pleased to officially announce that the VICEVERSA is shipping to retailers starting on February 20th. Keep checking the Fratello Website, as we will soon publish which retailers will have these highly anticipated cigars available.… Continue reading »
I’ve smoked this cigar, two of them, actually. I’m not sure why CigarProp isn’t mentioned in this press release, Kevin was instrumental in the development of this project. I know this from talking to both him and Omar. Anyway, it’s an interesting smoke and a unique concept.
Omar de Frias is proud to announce the company’s 9th-anniversary blend, The VICEVERSA. The VICEVERSA will be making its debut as an exclusive to PCA Members.
“This project is easily one of the most challenging projects I have had the pleasure to work on. We blended a cigar and tripled capped both ends. The consumer decides if they want to start their smoking experience Mild and Creamy or Strong and spicy.” Said de Frias.
The VICEVERSA will debut as a 7 x 52 Vitola with an MSRP of 15.00 per cigar. “We limited the production to 2,000 boxes of 12 cigars each due to the complexity and manpower required to accurately blend this cigar”. Said de Frias.
The Fratello Vice Versa is comprised of a Habano Ecuador HVA Wrapper, Indonesian Binder and Pennsylvania, Nicaragua Esteli and Nicaragua Condega filler tobacco manufactured at the La Aurora Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to PCA.
Every now and then the folks at Thermopro send me a new gadget to try out. In this case I protested a little, and suggested something else, but they insisted that this was better technology than the older model I asked about, and were rather insistant! I agreed to evaluate the ThermoPro TP393 Hygrometer even though I thought it seemed a little large for most humidors. I set it up in my cabinet humidor for a week or two next to a known accurate hygrometer and left it alone.… Continue reading »
Several years ago Fratello made one of the Firecrackers for United Cigars. Oddly, this was one of my favorite Firecrackers, and one of my favorite cigar memories is smoking one of those on the Spanish Steps in Rome. I liked the irony of smoking a cigar with an Italian name in Italy, on the Spanish Steps, made by Spanish speaking peoples. I don’t often smoke smaller cigars, but I really like having cigars of this size around for times when I only have a short time to smoke, and these will be great additions to the line, I especially look forward to the Bianco, which is my favorite of the Fratello range.
Fratello Cigars is pleased to announce the Fratello Fuoco, that means Fire in Italian. This new release will be made using the three Fratello Core blend, the Classico, Bianco and Oro.… Continue reading »
Back in September it was announced that Fratello Cigars was releasing an exclusive cigar for Pennsylvania retailers. As I said in my post when this was announced, I was excited about this since I am a lifelong Pennsylvanian, and have supported Fratello since its inception. Initially, it was announced that the blend was to be Habano Ecuador wrapper with a Dominican binder and Nicaragua filler tobacco, however that changed. The final blend has a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, and adds some Pennsylvania broadleaf to the filler. It’s made at the La Aurora factory in the Dominican Republic. I was surprised initially that there wasn’t some PA tobacco in the blend, I’m glad that this was addressed in the final blend. I am not one to chase down cigars, but I made a point to get ahold of some of these cigars as soon as I could, so I contacted Kameron at one of my local CigarCigars shops and he got some for me as soon as he could. I couldn’t wait to smoke one. This is a 6″ x 52 torpedo, and has a beautiful oily maduro wrapper. If this had been a Toro, I would think that Omar had made this cigar specifically with me in mind, but I’ll gladly accept the torpedo. It’s a delicious cigar! It’s full flavored, sweed cocoa, with some spice and sweetness and a perfect burn. The PA broadleaf in the filler gives it a unique spice that I’m glad it made it into the blend. It makes it special, and uniquely Pennsylvanian, and unique in the series of cigars that Fratello has made for other states. I just wish that the band had something that said PA on it. I can’t have everything! Thank you Omar! This was a stellar cigar, it may surpass the Bianco Boxer as my favorite Fratello cigar, and is certainly my favorite cigar of 2021.
News
Old news, by now, but relevant to the above. I’ve known Zev for a long time and he’s a good dude. Sure, the last two companies he’s worked for have been sold, and he has a bad reputation when it comes to air travel, but cycles change! He will b
ZEV KAMINETSKY JOINS FRATELLO CIGARS AS VP OF SALES
Fratello Cigars is proud to announce the hiring of Zev Kaminetsky as the new VP of Sales for Fratello Cigars. Kaminetsky is a cigar industry veteran, having spent nearly 15 years with Camacho, Drew Estate &
; most recently as National Sales Director for Royal Agio Cigars USA (Balmoral Premium Cigars).
“I’ve known Zev since before I started Fratello. His professionalism, work ethic and family values fit right into our culture of hard work. I respect his commitment and the reputation he has worked so hard to build with the hundreds of brick and mortars and consumers he has come across with. I can’t be any more excited to welcome Zev to our small family.” Said de Frias.
“I first met Omar on a trip thru the Washington, DC area with Jose Blanco while he still worked at NASA. I immediately recognized his passion for, as well as knowledge of, Premium Cigars & Tobacco. When he started Fratello Cigars a few years later, I knew it would not only be an amazing experience for him, but that his presence would have an instant & lasting effect on our industry. Watching what he has achieved in such a short time is a testament what he brings to the table, and I look forward to learning from him as we take the Fratello brand to the next level.” Said Kaminetsky
Kaminetsky is scheduled to begin his new position at Fratello Cigars January 11th, 2021.
Fratello Cigars was established in 2013. Since inception Fratello has grown to be sold in over 800 brick and mortars in the US and 15 international destinations.
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