I had the great pleasure this week of sampling cigars from HDA, Hermanos de Armas. HDA is a Veteran owned company, and Hermanos de Armas means Brothers in Arms. The founders of the company, Zack (Airforce) and
Andrey (Army), created the brand with a focus on unity and camaraderie and to help people. They have an association with Team Sapo, which is a non- profit which uses a holistic approach to helping veterans with various traumas.… Continue reading
Last Sunday my wife and I drove up to Connecticut for breakfast, an annual tradition to celebrate her best friend who passed away. While we were in the neighborhood, we paid a visit to Mark Twain’s house in Hartford.… Continue reading
There seem to be few cigars in Altadis portfolio that fit my preferences. I probably say this every time I post about an Altadis cigar, and it probably doesn’t endear me to the marketing folks there! I do have some friends there that are aware of my feelings. I keep trying though. There are exceptions, and I can pretty much count on enjoying anything Altadis produces in conjunction with A.J. Fernandez.… Continue reading
Friday evening I picked up a selection of Black Label Trading Company cigars in the 6″ x 60 size. I actually don’t mind the 6″ x 60 format, it’s not my go-to, but I don’t shy away from it. I think if it’s done right, buy the right maker, it works, and if it fits into the time I have, it’s perfect.… Continue reading
I may have posted about this when it was announced, but since we keep bees here at the CigarCraig compound, I think it’s pretty cool, so I’m passing this little news item along. I may have to pick one up, even though my storage is bursting at the seams…
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is now shipping the highly anticipated release. Hive is a collection of specialty cigars hand-made at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.This was a small batch release offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to those retailers who attended PCA 2021.… Continue reading
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