Sometime last week at Rocky Patel‘s 15th Anniversary event Rocky had mentioned the EO Brands 601 would be going through a redesign. According to Eddie Ortega Who had originally stated “we are re-designing the packaging on the 601 and will be launched at the 2010 IPCPR in New Orleans. Just the packaging. Absolutely 100% the [...]
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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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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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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Fans of Rocky Patel will want to find their way to New York City on June 19, 2010. The man behind the brand will be at Cigar Inn, and anyone who buys a box during the day-long event will receive a free box of the 15th Anniversary Pre-Release. Not a bad deal! In addition to [...]
If you’ve ever wanted to see first-hand how cigars are made, the time is right. As cigar manufacturers fight for more space on retailers’ shelves in the face of still-constrained consumers’ budgets, marketing efforts are getting personal – and highly interactive. Two years ago, in-store dinners were hot, and a year later, sponsored lounges indicted [...]
Are you headed to the Big Smoke this weekend? If a trip to the MGM Grand at Foxwoods is in your future, be sure to say hello to the Cigar Rights of America folks in attendance. Tickets cost $240 (or $265 at the door) and will get you access to the buffet, a place to [...]
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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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