Shawn Ewashko on July 8th, 2010

The last few years have been tough on the cigar business. With rising taxes, financial crisis and a slew of other hurdles companies have been forced to really find a unique edge at gaining and maintaining business. That edge is cigar travel.

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 29th, 2010

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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Tom Johansmeyer on June 24th, 2010

It’s been the talk of the industry for the past two months: Rocky Patel‘s acquisition of 50 percent of EO Brands. Thanks to A Cigar Smoker, we now have Rocky’s thoughts on the deal. via A Cigar Smoker

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 16th, 2010

Eddie Ortega made two announcements at once: (1) the new EO Brands cigar forum is live and (2) he needs moderators for it. Spend time over on the forum, reading and contributing, and you can earn points toward various cigar rewards. If you’re after more of a sure thing, volunteer to become a moderator (as [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on May 5th, 2010

Rumors have been running through the cigar world for a while now, and I’m here to confirm them … and even give you some details. Rocky Patel Premium Cigars is going to announce tomorrow that it’s buying 50 percent of EO Brands. This deal has raised a lot of questions, and there haven’t been many [...]

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