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Cigar Review: Cuevas Reserva Maduro

February 14, 2020April 22, 2020TomLeave a Comment

For my second Cuevas Reserva review, I’ll be talking about the Maduro blend. Like the Natural, I received these samples from Casa Cuevas cigars.

Drew Estate announces the launch of its 2020 Barn Smoker Program

February 11, 2020February 10, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Drew Estate announces the launch of its 2020 Barn Smoker Program, with ticket sales for the Florida, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Kentucky and Louisiana events now available on www.barnsmoker.com. Drew Estate Barn Smoker illuminates the American Tobacco Experience, bringing the cigar enthusiast to the field and farm level, and educating consumers on the full gamut of growing, processing, and […]

Ybor City Cigar Factory Series: A. Santaella

February 9, 2020September 1, 2020Tom

The A. Santaella factory was built in 1904 after two other structures at this location were destroyed by fire. At the time it was one of the largest and well equipped factories in Ybor.

Cigar Review: Flor de Selva 20th Anniversario

February 7, 2020April 22, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The Flor de Selva 20th Anniversario is a Honduran Puro celebrating Maya Selva’s 20 years in the cigar business.

Ybor City Cigar Factory Series: V Guerra V Guerrieri

February 2, 2020September 1, 2020Tom

This three story cigar factory was built in 1897 and came into the Vicente Guerra Cigar Company’s possession in 1904. They did business here until 1943 as V. Guerra, Diaz & Company. Cigar Brands: La Mega, La Notica, La Copiosa

Gurkha Cigars unveils new value cigars at TPE 2020

February 1, 2020February 1, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Gurkha Cigars has always prided itself on offering a selection of cigars at various of price points and flavor profiles. This year the cigar manufacturer has added to its value cigar repertoire by introducing Castle Hall, a Connecticut seed wrapped value cigar available by the cigar or the box for less than $5 a cigar. […]

Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Reserva Natural

January 31, 2020April 22, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Casa Cuevas Cigars released the Reserva line in 2019 during the 2019 IPCPR/PCA show in Las Vegas. The cigars come in a Natural wrapper and a Maduro wrapper. Today, I’ll be reviewing the Casa Cuevas Reserva Natural.

My Father Cigars vs Antigua Esteli in trademark lawsuit

January 26, 2020January 26, 2020TomLeave a Comment

I was going through my correspondence last night and came across a brief mention about this ongoing lawsuit. J.G.G. Tobacco Holding Company Inc (My Father Cigars) entered a complaint against Antigua Esteli Tobacco, Corp (Antigua Esteli Cigars) on 9/6/2019. They have since amended the complaint and filed it on 1/10/2020. Below you will find the […]

Ybor City Cigar Factory Series: Perfecto Garcia Brothers Factory

January 26, 2020September 1, 2020Tom

Perfecto Garcia Brothers came into existence in 1905, founded by four members of the Garcia family. They grew Cuban tobacco on their family owned farms and rolled their cigars in Ybor City. They also owned over fifteen cigar shops in Chicago. The Chicago area was their main demographic and most of their marketing and sales […]

Ashton launches brand-new websites for Ashton, La Aroma de Cuba & San Cristobal

January 25, 2020January 26, 2020TomLeave a Comment

We’re kicking off the new decade with brand-new websites! We’re thrilled to announce we’ve launched a full suite of state-of-the-art websites for each of our cigar brands: Ashton, La Aroma de Cuba, and San Cristobal! In addition, we have an all-new corporate website for Ashton Distributors, Inc.

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