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by | June 12, 2019 · 9:36 pm

News: Casa Cuevas Releasing Cuevas Reserva Natural and Maduro

Ok, so here’s the funny thing: I have yet to smoke a Casa Cuevas cigar, but I have probably smoked a ton of cigars made by the Cuevas factory! So welcome to the next stop on the pre-IPCPR news train!

 

Casa Cuevas Cigars, makers of handmade premium cigars to release the Cuevas Reserva Natural and Cuevas Reserva Maduro at the 2019 IPCPR in Las Vegas. The patriarch of the four-generation tobacco family, Luis Cuevas Sr. originally introduced the Cuevas Reserva brand in the early 2000’s and was limited in availability until now.

 

Luis Cuevas Sr. introduced the Cuevas Reserva brand in the early 2000’s but was faced with a huge dilemma. At that point, it was either take a chance and put forth efforts (and capital) to introduce his own brand, or concentrate on his newly thriving factory, which was blending and rolling quality private label cigars for other companies.

 

Luis Sr.  decided to sacrifice potential glory for long-term stability for his family. Years later, in 2016, his son Luis Cuevas Jr. convinced his father to create their own line of cigars, Casa Cuevas Cigars. The father and son team decided it was now time for the full-scale distribution of the Cuevas Reserva brand.

 

The Cuevas Reserva Maduro features a Mexican San Andres wrapper, a Dominican, Pilloto Cubano binder, and Dominican and Nicaraguan (Ometepe) fillers, this blend is a personal favorite of Luis Cuevas Sr. as it boasts a full-flavor smoking experience, in a perfectly balanced medium to full bodied cigar.

 

The Cuevas Reserva Natural features an Habano binder with a mix of fillers from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and the U.S.A., all wrapped in an Ecuadorean Connecticut wrapper. This blend provides a perfectly smooth smoking experience which features nuanced earthy flavors.

 

President of Casa Cuevas Cigars, Luis Cuevas Jr. stated: “The Cuevas Reserve for my father was supposed to be the Cuevas signature brand back well over a decade ago. As with all things in life, plans always change. I am proud to have worked closely with my father and my son Alec Cuevas, who is now part of the family business recreating this blend.  I am ecstatic that this brand has come full circle, as we can now present it as a family project to the consumer.”

 

The Cuevas Reserva’s are beautifully packaged in vintage Cuban style 20 count boxes.

Both blends are initially released in three vitolas with more to follow in the future. 

 

Vitolas:                        

                                     Natural          Maduro                                         

6X50         Toro             $9.90              $10.90

61/4 X 52 Torpedo      $10.40            $11.40

5×52          Robusto      $9.50              $10.50

 

ABOUT CASA CUEVAS CIGARS:

Casa Cuevas Cigars was established in 2016 but with a decade’s old history. The Cuevas family is responsible for many of the cigars that you enjoy today. Cuban born Master Blender Luis Cuevas Sr. has been blending cigars from his factory in the Dominican Republic for many popular cigar brands. Now, together with son Luis Cuevas Jr., the Casa Cuevas brand was created to honor their four-generation cigar heritage.

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by | · 10:07 am

News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez

Soon I won’t be able too keep up with the news items. Here’s some interesting news out of Altadis USA. The H.Upmann line the produce with AJ Fernandez may be my favorite Altadis product, I’ll be interested in trying this blend as I’m sure it will be quite different! 

 

H. UPMANN HISPANIOLA BY JOSE MENDEZ WILL BE AVAILABLE AT 2019 IPCPR

H. Upmann takes adult consumers on a Dominican voyage

Altadis U.S.A., maker of world-renowned premium cigars, is introducing the newest in the H. Upmann series, the H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez. The brand is partnering with Jose Mendez for this special project, which will serve as a passport to the island of Hispaniola.

In 1492 Christopher Columbus came ashore this island and named it Hispaniola (today known as the Dominican Republic and Haiti). Little did Columbus know that he had stumbled upon what would become one of the most important lands in all of tobacco. H. Upmann is paying tribute to this island through this new offering, that features exclusive varieties from the Dominican Republic such as Olor, Pilotico and Andullo tobacco– the last two developed exclusively for Altadis by the Mendez family, the largest tobacco grower in the island.

Andullo tobacco – indigenous to the island of Hispaniola and rarely used for handmade premium cigars – undergoes a specialized fermentation process that helps accentuate the qualities of the leaf.   This tobacco is then used in the filler, which provides the cigar with strength, rich aroma and deep flavor rarely seen in any other tobaccos. The result is a unique smoking experience.

Rafael Nodal, Head of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA. Stated: “Jose Mendez & Co. has an amazing library of rare and special Dominican tobacco. Together with Siegfried Maruschke, grandson of Jose Mendez and President of the company, we have created a cigar which highlights the spirit of Hispaniola and takes us on a journey through the most representative tobacco varieties of the island”

H. Upmann Brand Manager Candela Diaz added, “We are very excited to expand the H. Upmann brand with the help of collaborators, such as Jose Mendez. It was quite the experience to see this ancient andullo tobacco brought back to life; our partners in Jose Mendez have done an outstanding job. We look forward to showcasing this one of a kind cigar in Las Vegas at the 2019 IPCPR,” she said.

The H. Upmann Hispaniola is a full-flavored, medium to full bodied cigar that features Dominican fillers and binder within anEcuadorian Sumatra wrapper. The andullo tobacco is mixed within the filler to create a richly complex smoking experience.

The blend will be available in 20 count boxes in three different vitolas.

Robusto, (50 x 5): $8.50

Toro (52 x 6 1/8): $8.95

Belicoso (50 x 6): $8.80

About Altadis U.S.A.

Altadis U.S.A. has been crafting fine premium cigars since 1918 and is responsible for many of the world’s most renowned brands, including Henry Clay, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, H. Upmann and Trinidad. If you have ever enjoyed a premium cigar, there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed a cigar crafted by Altadis U.S.A. Visit www.altadisusa.com for more information.

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by | · 7:00 am

News: Fratello Cigars Announces Navetta Inverso Boxer

I love the Fratello brand, and especially the Boxers. I always get excited when I hear about one of Omars blends coming out in this special size and blend. 

 

Omar de Frias is proud to announce the company’s latest blend, the Fratello Navetta Inverso Boxer. The Inverso Boxer will be making its official debut at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. “Similar to the other Boxer blends, we modified the filler blend in the Inverso Boxer to increase in strength and highlight a different flavor profile from its Father the Navetta Inverso.” Said de Frias.

The Inverso boxer will debut at a 6 ¼ x 52 Box Press Torpedo with an MSRP of 13.00 per cigar.
Navetta Inverso features an Habano Nicaragua Wrapper, Habano Ecuador Oscuro Binder and Dominican and Nicaragua Filler tobacco aged for 3 years before being rolled.

Fratello Navetta Inverso was introduced at last year’s IPCPR Trade Show. “Its incredible how our consumers saw clearly how the cigars were different from our original release and helped us brand all our cigars box press cigars as The Boxer” Said de Frias.

 

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by | June 11, 2019 · 11:10 pm

News: Drew Estate Releases Five Limited Edition Gift Sets and Boxes

Here’s some more Drew Estate news.  These gift boxes look pretty nice! All in my favorite size, the Toro. I really like the Swamp Thang, I prefer it over the KFC actually. I don’t smoke them all the time, but it’s a nice change of pace. You can’t go wrong with the Undercrowns either and Tabak Especial is a nice morning smoke.
Drew Estate Releases Five Limited Edition Gift Sets and Boxes to Retailers Nationwide

Drew Estate Releases Five Limited Edition Gift Sets and Boxes to Retailers Nationwide

Today Drew Estate announces the release of three gift sets, including Undercrown Maduro, Undercrown Shade, Tabak Especial Negra, and two limited boxes for Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang and Kentucky Fire Cured Sweets. The Drew Estate Gift Sets and limited boxes will be displayed in Drew Estate’s Booth at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow, held June 29-July 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Undercrown Maduro and Shade, along with Tabak Especial gift sets each will include a branded lighter and cutter exclusive to the gift set. The Undercrown Maduro features a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper, Connecticut Stalk Cut and Sun Cured Habano binder, and Brazilian Mata Fina and Nicaraguan Habano filler leaves. The Undercrown Shade features an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Sumatra binder with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler leaves.Tabak Especial Negra features a rich Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler leaves, perfect to pair with your cup of coffee.

The Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang Toro and Kentucky Fire Cured Sweets Just a Friend limited boxes are presented in a crafted wood display box containing 10 cigars. The Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang pairs the deliciously sweet candela wrapper with the smoky & tasty Kentucky Fire Cured tobaccos, creating an eerie mystery with a unique and powerful experience. Kentucky Fire Cured Sweets features Kentucky seed tobacco grown and fire cured in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, along with Nicaraguan fillers. The cigar is wrapped with a Mexican San Andres wrapper with a sweetened tip creating a mouth feel on the cigar that is like bacon maple goodness mixed with bourbon and barbecue.

From the Wynwood Safehouse, Jonathan Drew President and Founder of Drew Estate notes, “The introduction of these gift sets answers the call of our retailers throughout the years. These are perfect for any special occasion, gifts for your Mom and Pops, your boss, your neighbor, cousin Vinnie, your homeboy, all sorts of good and honest folk… plus the exclusive swag only available in these sets is dope.”

The following gift sets featuring a branded lighter and cutter are shipping in August:

  • Undercrown Maduro Toro Gift Set MSRP $47.99
  • Undercrown Shade Toro Gift Set MSRP $47.99
  • Tabak Especial Negra Toro Gift Set MSRP $47.99

The following wooden display limited boxes featuring 10 cigars are shipping in August:

  • Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang Toro Limited Box MSRP $72.00
  • Kentucky Fire Cured Just a Friend Sweets Limited Box MSRP $72.00

For full coverage of the Drew Estate Gift Sets and limited boxes and all of Drew Estate’s IPCPR national releases check out our 2019 #DEIPCPR promotion at www.drewestate.com/IPCPR. If you are attending IPCPR stop by for a smoke at the Drew Estate Booth (Booth #3213), and a crafted ACID cocktail under the Water Tower.

ABOUT DREW ESTATE

Founded in New York City in 1996, Drew Estate has become one of the fastest growing tobacco companies in the world. Under their mantra “The Rebirth of Cigars”, Drew Estate has led the “Boutique Cigar” movement by innovating new elements to the tobacco industry with their unique tobaccos and blending styles that attracting new and traditional cigar enthusiasts. In their Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, the Nicaraguan headquarters, Drew Estate produces a variety of brands such as ACID, Herrera Estelí, Herrera Estelí Norteño, Isla del Sol, Kentucky Fired Cured, Liga Privada, MUWAT, Larutan by Drew Estate, Nica Rustica, Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented Cigars, Tabak Especial, Undercrown, Florida Sun Grown, and Java by Drew Estate.

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by | · 10:41 am

News: Black Label Trading Co. Announcing Sixth Morphine Release

More news on a Tuesday, this time it’s the sixth annual release of the Morphine from BLTC. I need to try this one, as I don’t think I’ve smoked a Morphine yet. I don’t know how I feel about the name. I’ve complained about other cigars named after illicit narcotics, and while morphine isn’t one that’s abused on the streets, it still could be taken the wrong way by those who would like to see tobacco abolished. I’d be happy to smoke the cigar and judge it on it’s own merits though! I’ll pick some up when I see them.
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce its sixth annual release of MORPHINE: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at BLTC’s own factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra.


“I can’t believe it’s been six years since our first Morphine release. To celebrate we have brought back one of my favorite vitolas, the 7″ x 38 Lancero. The other vitolas are old favorites also, the short Robusto and the Box Pressed Corona Gorda. This years vintage is rich and earthy with bold spice on the retro. The key note flavors are raisin, black cherry and a big blast of anise on the finish. This vintage is one of the best yet!” said James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.


MORPHINE cigars will be available in limited quantities at select BLTC retailers beginning this week.


​​Country of Origin: Nicaragua
​​Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
​​Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
​​Filler: Nicaragua


Corona Gorda Box Press – 5.5″ x 46 (18 count) MSRP $10.50
Lancero – 7 “x 38 (12 count) MSRP $11.50
Short Robusto – 4.5″ x 50 (20 count) MSRP $10.50


               
Black Label Trading Company is redefining the standards for cigar making. With a less is more philosophy, Black Label Trading Co. creates handcrafted premium cigars of the utmost quality at their own factory in Nicaragua.


For more information please contact info@blacklabeltrading.com.
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