Tatuaje Avion 12 Cigar Review

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The Avion 12 was initially prereleased as part of a “Let Freedom Ring” sampler for Holts Cigar Company located in Philadelphia.  Included in the sampler were two unreleased cigars (Padron 1964 Anniversary Robusto Limitado and Tatuaje Avion 12) along with a paid … Continue reading

Tatuaje Cojonu 2012 Habano Cigar Review

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The Cojonu 2012 Reserva and Capa Especial were both released back in March of this year (2012).  This is the first time that the Cojonu line will have three blends available.  Pete Johnson has released a new cigar to the … Continue reading

Sharing a moment with Mike and Pano of Gate City Cigars

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I recently attended a Gate City Cigars event hosted by Castro’s Back Room in Nashua this past weekend with pictures available here. Gate City Cigars is owned by Mike and Pano, a few seasoned smokers that wanted to introduce their … Continue reading

Sharing a moment with Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana

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Litto Gomez and Jon Carney recently held a La Flor Dominicana event at Twins Smoke Shop and I had the opportunity to ask Litto Gomez a few questions.  Some of these questions were also generated by online cigar communities. 1. … Continue reading

Pictures: Premiere of Calle Red/Black from Gate City Cigars at Castro’s Back Room (8/18/12)

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This past Saturday, Gate City Cigars unveiled their latest cigar line at Castro’s Back Room in Nashua, NH.  Gate City Cigars is owned by two seasoned smokers and passionate entrepreneurs, Mike and Pano.      The Calle Red has a … Continue reading

Pictures: Litto Gomez at Twins Smoke Shop (8/16/12)

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Litto Gomez, founder of La Flor Dominicana made the trip up to Twins Smoke Shop in New Hampshire.  Many LFD fans, including me were looking forward to this when Jon Carney (@lfdcarney) gave us the heads up a few months … Continue reading

Miami Cigars and Emilio Cigars Unite at #CHATweetup2012

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#CHATweetUp2012 Twitter, Everywhere – What started last year with the inaugural Tweetup event at Burns Tobacconist (@burnstobacco99) and was put together by the hard work of David Jones (@dmjones1009) tikibaronline.com has grown into the massive event that is expected to converge on Chattanooga … Continue reading

La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Corona Cigar Review

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La Flor Dominicana expanded on their Double Ligero line with the introduction of the Corona and Robusto size at the 2012 IPCPR in Orlando.  However, unlike the various other sizes offered in the DL line, these two will only be … Continue reading

AVO Limited Edition 2012 La Trompeta Cigar Review

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The Avo cigar line was created in the 1980′s and named after Avo Avezian, a famous musician and composer.  However, in 1995, Davidoff purchased the brand from Avo but he still handles the promotional aspect of the cigar line.  To … Continue reading

La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Belicoso Cigar Review

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The La Aroma de Cuba cigar line is blended by Don Pepin Garcia at the My Father Factory in Nicaragua.  Distributed by Ashton, there are currently 3 different variations for the brand:  original, Mi Amor, and Edicion Especial.  However at … Continue reading

Illusione ~68~ Bombone Cigar Review

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Any fan of Illusione cigars will most likely know that there is a story behind every vitola created by Dion Giolito.  From the ’68′ which signifies his date of birth, ’88′ when he moved to Reno  or even ’2′ which … Continue reading