Pete Johnson, of Tatuaje Cigars, discusses how he’s using cigar futures to shift the market. And, he brings in a few other surprises as well. Get some cool insights into Pete toward the end of the interview, which was shot with A Cigar Smoker.
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“Join the party!” takes on a new meaning when a certain frosted bottle is brought out from behind the bar. Eric Hanson’s latest lifestyle creation, Hammer & Sickle is inherently fun — a luxury poke at a “brand” that is its antithesis. This brand of vodka and accompanying cigars welcomes those who have worked for [...]
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It’s been two months since Rocky Patel picked up 50 percent of EO Brands, a deal that brought such lines as 601 and Murcielago out from under the Miami Cigar umbrella. As part of the new relationship, Eddie Ortega said at the time of the deal that he expected lower prices for his products and [...]
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Marvin Samel of Drew Estate talks about dirty rats and the bloggers who expose them to cigar smokers across the country. Marvin was in New York Cit for a Drew Estate cigar event at De La Concha. See below for photos from previous Drew Estate event, featuring the Dirty Rat.
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You know how it is when it comes to cigar reviews … I prefer to put myself in the capable hands of A Cigar Smoker. His look at the Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary stick, a pre-release view, notes: A quick check of the foot reveals notes of cedar and spice while the draw offered up [...]
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Act now. Contact your representatives, and urge them to take action to prevent the absurd taxation of cigars in New York. Protect your rights and the viability of your local tobacconist. Get a list of contacts here. via A Cigar Smoker
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Are you a fan of the Nestor Miranda Collection? Same here. Check out this interview with Nestor, in which he talks about his namesake cigars. via Bonita Smoke Shop
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Ever wondered how Drew Estate cigars are made? Watch this video with company co-founder Marvin Samel to learn the intricacies of the cigar manufacturing process. Disclosure: I received a cigar, a few slices of pizza and a few glasses of cognac free at this event.
