Big Plans For 2012 at Emerson’s Cigars!

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Craig

As we begin to get things moving in 2012, we here at Emerson’s Cigars are very excited about the new year.  We are in the process of putting together our Events calendar for 2012 and looking forward to bringing everyone the best events with some of the biggest names in the industry.  We will be rolling out the Superstar Cigar Tour III schedule soon as well as our popular Cigars On The Patio and Cigar Lunches On Granby St.  For our Pipe smoking crowd, we will be having some pipe events as well this year for all our pipe enthusiasts to come out and enjoy.  We are really looking forward to the Event season and more information will be made available as we finalize the details.  We will also be continuing our Silver Tray Specials in which we offer some great weekly deals on some great cigars!

Superstar Cigar Tour IIIThis year will also marks the 5th Anniversary of our Montecristo Golf Tournament which will be held in September.  This has always been a great event for a great cause with last years proceeds being matched by Altadis to benefit last years Tornado victims in Joplin, MO.  More information regarding signing up for this great event to come.

It is a little too early in the year to know what new cigars will be released, but if it is anything like last year we have a lot to look forward to!  This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Fuente and we expect that we will see some great cigars coming from them to celebrate this milestone mark.  After the success of the Four Kicks line, we are excited to see what is coming next from Crowned Heads, Jon Huber and Mike Conder have really embraced the new media involvement in this venture and has been a lot of fun for us to watch and participate along with them.  Also be on the lookout for OSOK from Room 101 Cigars, a limited edition line that should be in our stores mid February.  Like most years, we will see most of the new releases start to hit the market around August shortly after the IPCPR trade show, which we will be in attendance to seek out the best of the new cigars for our shops.

Stay tuned as we will be making some big announcements soon!

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Room 101 LTD OSOK Coming To Emerson’s Cigars!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Craig

"One Shot, One Kill"

From the creative mind of Matt Booth at Room 101 Cigars comes his latest creation called OSOK, which is short for “One Shot, One Kill”.  OSOK is a collaboration between Matt Booth and photographer Edgar Hoill, who gets his nickname “One Shot One Kill” from his ability to capture breathtaking photographs with one “shot”.  Room 101 is not only known for having some great cigars, but some of the most creative packaging in the industry as well, as evident in the photo above.  OSOK will be available at Emerson’s Cigars Mid-Febraury in 3 different figurado sizes:

Room 101 OSOK Filero
Size: 52 x 42 x 4 1/2

Room 101 OSOK Trucha
Size: 30 x 50 x 19 x 6 1/2

Room 101 OSOK Chingon
Size: 60 x 44 x 8

Price will be between $8-$12 for the different sizes.  OSOK is rolled in Honduras and will feature an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Honduran Corojo Binder and Honduran and Dominican Filler.  This will be a very limited cigar with only 10,000 of each size available and we here at Emerson’s Cigars will be one of the few retailers to carry them.

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Holiday Specials From Emerson’s Cigars!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Craig

‘Tis the season for savings and Emerson’s Cigars has released their Holiday Specials.  Several great deals at great prices to help make your Holiday shopping a breeze.  First up is 7 featured Holiday Samplers.


La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Obelisco Collection – $44.99 -  Hailed by Robb Report as one of the “Best of the Best” cigars released in 2010, Artesanos de Obelisco marries masterful cigar making techniques with impeccably balanced, full-bodied flavor. Team La Gloria and Emerson’s Cigars are pleased to offer you this handsome window box which displays the 5 treasures contained within.

New Release Collection – $25.99 – Celebrating the best of General Cigar’s recent and new releases, this multipack was created to provide cigar enthusiasts with an introduction to a world of new unique tastes from General Cigar’s team of cigar masters. Inside are recently launched, critically acclaimed favorites: Macanudo Cru Royale and Hoyo de Monterrey Reposado en Cedros, nestled among these 2011 releases: CAO OSA Sol and La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Especialle. And as a bonus, there is an included cutter, making this a pack that new and tenured smokers will surely enjoy.

La Traviata Amatista Jar – $49.99 – La Traviatahas received high praise from cigar media and is firmly placed in the smoking repertoires of tenured smokers the world over. This limited edition Amatista jar with seven Fabuloso sized cigars will make a perfect gift.

Hoyo de Monterrey Reposados en Cedros 3 Pack – $25.99 – Masterfully handcrafted by Honduran artisans, Hoyo de Monterrey Reposados en Cedros debuted it’s innovative “Immersion” aging process last year and became a favorite among tenured smokers. This year, General Cigar is highlighting the complex, medium bodied taste with a 3 pack containing the popular Sueno, Liso and Marco front marks.

Partagas Collection – $44.99 – Partagas Cigars are renowned for their signature taste and model construction. To highlight the venerable brand, General Cigar has created a Toro-sized cigar only available as part of this unique offering. Also included is a custom-branded Partagas triple torch lighter, complete with fuel window and cigar punch. Factor in the souvenir tin which pays homage to the original Partagas factory, and it’s a great bargain!

Best of Central America Sampler – $29.99 – The “Best of Central America” sampler features cigars selected not only for their extraordinary flavors, but also for their high ratings in Cigar Aficionado. Each cigar has received a rating of 90 or above, designating these cigars as some of the finest smokes on the market. A steal at $29.99, this pack includes Punch, Hoyo de Tradicion, CAO Gold, CAO LX2 and Sancho Panza.

Best of the Dominican Sampler – $29.99 -  The “Best of the Dominican” celebrates its most exemplary releases with this unique selection of classics such as Partagas, El Rico Habano, La Gloria Cubana, Bolivar and Macanudo 1968. Each of these cigars has been regaled by Cigar Aficionado with a rating of 90 or above, deeming the cigars contained within as essential for the serious smoker.

Next up are the Holidays Deals.  These featured deals include huge savings on cigar samplers and several deals that include free items when you make a box purchase.

AVO Take “5″ 5 Cigar Robusto Sampler $39.99 – Includes:

  • Classic Robusto
  • XO Robusto
  • Domaine Robusto
  • Maduro Robusto
  • Signature Robusto

Nicaragua Sampler – $24.95 – 5 Cigar Toro Sampler Sampler Includes:

  • 2 A. Turrent Triple Corojo
  • 1 Omar Ortez
  • 1 Warlock
  • 1 Don Diego Fuerte

Rocky Patel Box Special – Buy Any 20 Count Box Or More Of Rocky Patel Cigars and Receive A FREE 5 Pack of Edge Corojo Torpedos!

NUB Gift Pack – Buy Any 24 Count Box Of Nub Cigars and Receive A FREE Nub Gift Set! Gift Set Includes:

  • NUB 3 Cigar Carrying Case
  • NUB Cigar Cutter
  • NUB Cigar Punch

Oliva Sampler – Buy any 20 count box or more of Oliva Cigars and get a FREE Oliva Sampler. Includes 4 cigars plus a cutter:

  • Oliva Ct Reserve Lonsdale
  • Oliva Series G Toro
  • Oliva Series O Toro
  • Oliva Series V Double Robusto
  • Oliva Cutter

Xikar Gift Sampler – $69.99 – Includes:

  • X8 60RG Cutter
  • Inpress Lighter
  • XIKAR 5ct Travel Humidor

Ashton Holiday Deal 10 Cigar Sampler – $66.90 – Includes:

  • 1 La Aroma de Cuba Robusto
  • 1 San Cristobal
  • Elegancia Imperial
  • 1 Ashton VSG Torpedo
  • 1 Ashton Heritage Corona Gorda
  • 1 Ashton Heritage Belicoso
  • 1 San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol Toro
  • 1 Ashton Cabinet Belicoso
  • 1 Ashton Cabinet #6
  • 1 Ashton Classic Magnum
  • 1 La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Magnifico

These great deals can be found online at Emerson’s Cigars as well as at all 5 Hampton Roads locations or by calling 1-800-842-2990(option 1) to place an order.

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Four Kicks by Crowned Heads Now Available!

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Craig

Just in the door is the first release from Crowned Heads LLC called “Four Kicks“.

Founded in January, 2011, Crowned Heads, LLC is a premium cigar company committed to producing cigars of artisanal quality that are defined by a combination of excellent flavor, balance, and consistency. Operated by cigar industry veterans, Mike Conder and Jon Huber, the Crowned Heads staff has over 50 years of combined experience in the premium cigar business. Four Kicks is manufactured at Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. under the supervision of one of the cigar industry’s true icons, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo.

Four Kicks is now available in boxes of 24 and in 6 packs. Also available in a 4 Cigar Line Sampler containing 1 Cigar in each of the 4 sizes!

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Strength: Medium to Full Bodied

Four Kicks can be purchased online and at all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations in Hampton Roads or by calling us us at 1-800-842-2990 to place an order.

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New Limited Editions From Oliva And Davidoff!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Craig

A few new cigars are now available at Emerson’s Cigars!

2011 Oliva Series V Maduro Toro

First we have the 2011 Limited Edition release from Oliva, the Series V Maduro Toro.  This year Oliva decided to get away from the traditional Belicoso/Torpedo shape and go with a 6×50 Toro.

Wrapper: San Andreas Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: Full Bodied

Davidoff LE 2011 Geneva 100 Robusto

To celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Geneva, Switzerland store, Davidoff has released the Limited Edition Davidoff 100 Year Geneva Robusto.  Packed in 10 count wooden humidors, the presentation of this cigar is just as impressive as the cigar itself.  Having tried this cigar at IPCPR this year, it was definitely one of my favorites, medium bodied and very flavorful and will be enjoyed by all.  And with a limited production of 1000 boxes, these won’t last long!

Wrapper: Dominican Criollo
Binder: San Vicente Mexico
Filler: Ecuadorian Grown Dominican
Strength: Medium

Both the 2011 Oliva Series V Maduro Toro and the 2011 Davidoff 100 Year can be purchased online and at all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations in Hampton Roads or by calling us us at 1-800-842-2990 to place an order.

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Cigar Review: San Cristobal Elegancia

Posted on October 19, 2011 by matthias

Don Pepin has been and remains one of the hottest names in the cigar world for years, so it only makes sense that his blending expertise is in high demand.  Ashton cigars came to Pepin a few years ago, and the relaunched San Cristobal line was the result – a full-bodied Nicaraguan puro with a corojo wrapper that pulls no punches.  Recently, though, it seems as if the industry has seen an all-out assault of full-bodied smokes, while milder offerings have been left in the dust.  Enter Pepin (again), with a focus this time on a milder version of San Cristobal, but still with an assurance that this will not be “just another mild Connecticut”.

Cigar: San Cristobal Elegancia
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua

Appearance:

San Cristobal Elegancia

The reddish hue of the Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper is quite attractive.  The cigar is triple capped and exhibits an evenly packed foot.

Pre-Light:

The aroma off of the foot as well as the pre-light draw are quite similar: a simple sweet hay note and a very light spice.

First Third:

After lighting and taking the first puff, I was absolutely blown away at how unexpectedly full this cigar was at the beginning, particularly through the nose.  No, it wasn’t as full as the regular San Cristobal, but it was certainly a surprise considering the wrapper.  There are similarities to the regular line, but the Elegancia has more of an emphasis on white pepper accompanied by a toasty sweetness.  A tangy, mineral-y taste that I find in many Nicaraguan cigars (and those from another little island country – I don’t know what you’re talking about, I’ve never smoked those!) is also prevalent.  After the first few puffs, the body is a solid medium, and strength is mild-medium.

Second Third:

The path this cigar is on divulges far, far away from the first third – almost a Jekyll & Hyde experience!  The pepper and tanginess almost completely disappear, and are replaced by toasted nuts, grains, and a buttery creaminess that remains on the roof of my mouth after the exhale.  The pepper is much softer, and the tastes blend together nicely.  Several puffs struck me as pecan-like.  While the body has tamed down to a mild-medium, this is a milder cigar that does not sacrifice flavor for a lower strength.

Final Third:

A bit more complexity finds its way into the last third.  While the pepper does make a return, it is slight, and is accompanied by an oak and charred grain/popcorn taste.  The strength and body ramp up slightly, but it is still quite different from the first third in this regard.  The creaminess and sweetness both work their way out, and eventually the experience has come to an end.

Conclusion:

It’s good.  Quite good.  While I personally prefer stronger cigars, I was still able to appreciate the level of taste and complexity that the Elegancia offered.  Ashton and Pepin have succeeded again, this time in bringing a milder smoke that can be enjoyed by almost any palate.

Special Event:
Emerson’s Cigars on Granby Street in Norfolk will be having a Cigar Lunches On Granby St. event on Friday, October 21st, featuring Ashton cigars!  The event includes an Ashton cigar, pizza from Granby Street Pizza, soda/water, as well as special deals, all for $7.  The event runs from 11am-2pm, and tickets can be purchased at the store, online, or at the door.  Come on out, it’s the best lunch deal you’re going to find (you don’t even have to give me a tip)!

San Cristobal Elegancia is available in 5 sizes in 5 packs and 25 count boxes from Emerson’s Cigars by clicking here and can be purchased at all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations or by calling us at 1-800-842-2990 to place an order.

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Undercrown And E.P. Carrillo E.L. 2011 Available At Emerson’s Cigars!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Craig

Just in to Emerson’s Cigars, the latest releases from Drew Estate’s and E.P. Carrillo.

Liga Privada Undercrown

From Drew Estate’s we have the latest addition to the Liga Privada line with the Undercrown.  The Undercrown was blended on the factory floor after employees were told to smoke less Liga Privada due to it’s limited nature.  The employees then decided to create their own blend using leaf that was more readily available and the resulting cigar became the Undercrown.

Wrapper: Otapan Negro Último Corte
Binder: T52 Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut & Cured Habano
Filler: Select Brazilian Mata Fina and Nicaraguan Cuban Seed
Strength: Medium to Full Bodied

Emerson’s Cigars is pleased to offer Undercrown in 25 count boxes and 5 Packs by clicking here.

E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limatada 2011

Next up from the man behind El Credito and La Gloria Cubana, Ernesto Perez Carrillo, we have the Edicion Limatada 2011 also known as “Dark Rituals”.  This is the third yearly release of the Edicion Limitada line.  This bad boy measures in at 6 1/2 by 56 and features a dark Oscuro Maduro wrapper. This cigar is a must have for any E.P. Carrillo fan or anyone searching for that Full Bodied cigar to spend an afternoon enjoying!

Wrapper: Oscuro Maduro
Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium to Full Bodied

The E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limatada 2011 is available online in 5 Packs and 10 count boxes by clicking here.

Both the Liga Privada Undercrown and the E. P. Carrillo Edicion Limatada 2011 can be purchased at all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations or by calling us at 1-800-842-2990 to place an order.

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Cigar Review: Padron Family Reserve 85th Maduro

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Craig

Earlier today I mentioned that we here at Emerson’s Cigars received in the new Padron Family Reserve 85th Maduro.  After thinking about this cigar most of the day I couldn’t wait any longer and had to give it a try!  I have always been a Padron fan, it seems they can’t do wrong from their Traditional lines all the way through the Family Reserve lines.  The quality and consistency is always top notch and I expect nothing less from the 85th.  Now on to the cigar.

Padron 85th Maduro

There are a few main differences I noticed right off the bat, first being that this year’s Family Reserve is smaller in size then it’s predecessors(this being a 5 1/4 by 50).  Secondly, was the price, at $20 per cigar is slightly less than the previous years releases.  The 85th is a beautifully constructed box pressed cigar with minimal veins.  Firmly packed with just the right resistance to the pre-light draw with hints of cedar and chocolate.

Once lit, I got a slight blast of pepper and chocolate with a nice cedar finish.  Normally I gravitate towards fuller strength/bodied cigars, and this was right up my alley.  It wasn’t overwhelming, but there was definitely a burn to the retrohale.  Huge plumes of smoke from each draw, liking this cigar a lot so far!

Padron 85th Maduro

As I make my way in to the second third of this cigar the burn and draw are perfect, nice light gray ash that has held for just over an inch before falling off.  To me, it seems like this a stronger cigar than the previous Family Reserves.  Haven’t had to touch it up once and really having a hard time setting it down to avoid power puffing it.

In finishing the cigar I just didn’t want it to end, it was perfect start to finish.  A lot of flavor, and while it was full strength, I didn’t find it overbearing on the palate.  Finish was definitely long and left a reminder that I just smoked a great cigar.  This is one I highly recommend for cigar smokers who like a full bodied/strength cigar.  If you are a Padron fan, you definitely will enjoy this one and I can see this cigar getting a high rating as well!

Padron 85th Maduro

The Padron Family Reserve can be purchased in 10 count boxes and 5 packs at Emerson’s Cigars by clicking here.

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Monsters, and Birthday Cigars, and Events! Oh My!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Craig

Exciting times for the Cigar community as we are starting to receive in some highly anticipated cigars from Tatuaje, Padron and Rocky Patel.  We also have several events coming in the next few weeks!

Tatuaje “The Wolfman”:

First up is the highly sought after Monster Series from Tatuaje, this years “Monster” is known as “The Wolfman”.  As was done last year, the 13 “Unlucky” Retailers were announced days ago and the frenzy has begun!  Emerson’s Cigars was not one of the “Unlucky” retailers to receive the 13 count or “Dress Boxes” of The Wolfman, but we will be receiving a small allotment of the 10 count boxes and will be selling 5 packs online as well as singles in all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations.  Some info on “The Wolfman”:

Shape: Box-pressed torpedo
Size: 7 1/2 by 52
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Price: $13 per cigar

Padron Family Reserve 85th:

In honor of Orlando Padron’s 85th birthday, Padron has released the Family Reserve 85th in a natural and a maduro wrapper.  These cigars are an addition to the yearly released Family Reserve line which has featured 44th, 45th and 46th vitolas.  The 85th is starting to show up and we have received our first shipment of the 85th Maduro.  It can be purchased in boxes of 10 or in 5 packs by clicking here.  Some info on the 85th:

Shape: Box-pressed
Size: 5 1/4 by 50
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Price: $20.00 per cigar

Rocky Patel Fifty:

Rocky worked for over four years perfecting the blend of this cigar, and will be launched soon to celebrate his 50th birthday. The tobaccos in the Rocky Patel Fifty have been aged over eight years, and the cigars feature an Ecuadorian wrapper, each hand selected from the unique 7th priming of the tobacco plant. The cigars feature two distinct binders that both enhance, and engage, the flavors of the secret blend of Nicaraguan fillers.

Each limited edition box of Rocky Pate Fifty numbered 1/2000 (by shape), and features over 500 brilliant orange crystals on two custom designed plates.

Tasting notes: Medium to full bodied with full rich complex flavors consisting of white pepper, dark chocolate, espresso with a lingering sweet spice that stimulates the palate.

The “Fifty” will be available in three different sizes: Robusto, Toro and Torpedo and will be available in store only at all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations.

Wrapper: Ecudorian Habano Oscuro
Binder: Secret
Filler: Secret
Strength: Medium to Full Bodied
Price: $20.00 per cigar

Events:

This week we have 2 events at Emerson’s Cigars and we will be at the 24th Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival at Town Point Park in Norfolk on Saturday and Sunday. Wine Festival tickets can be purchased at all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations.

Thursday, October 13, from 5PM to 8 PM, we will have Glen Case, owner of Kristoff Cigars in town at our Emerson’s Cigars location in Hampton, VA.  Ticket price is $10 and includes 2 Kristoff Cigars and drinks, we will also have specials on Kristoff Cigars.  Tickets are available online by clicking here as well as available at all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations.

Friday, October 14th, from 5PM to 8 PM, we will have Rocky Patel, owner of Rocky Patel Cigars in town at our Emerson’s Cigars location in Chesapeake, VA.  Ticket price is $10 and includes 2 Rocky Patel Cigars(2003 Vintage and Thunder), food and drinks, we will also have specials on Rocky Patel Cigars.  Tickets are available online by clicking here as well as available at all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations.  We will also be featuring deals online for Rocky Patel cigars as well!

Friday, October 21st, from 11:30AM to 1:30PM we are having a “Cigar Lunches On Granby St.” event with Ashton Cigars at our Emerson’s Cigars location in Downtown Norfolk.  Tickets are available online and at the door, ticket price is $7 and will include 1 Ashton cigar plus pizza.

Thursday, October 27st, from 5PM to 8PM we are having a “Cigars On The Patio” event with CAO Cigars at our Emerson’s Cigars location at Hilltop in Virginia Beach.  Tickets are available online and at the door, ticket price is $10 and will include 2 CAO cigars plus drinks.

Tickets for all events at Emerson’s Cigars can be purchased by clicking here.

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Xen by Nish Patel Now At Emerson’s Cigars!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Craig

The third of four releases this year from Rocky Patel has hit the shelves here at Emerson’s Cigars with the Xen by Nish Patel.

From Rocky Patel’s website:

“XEN by Nish Patel reflects who Nish is, and what he loves about cigars. XEN is a box pressed cigar with a silky smooth Ecuador Connecticut wrapper.

Tasting notes: A solid medium bodied cigar with great balance, flavors consisting of sweet spice, coffee, cedar with a nutty finish.”

Nish has done a great job in the blending of this cigar to keep it on the mild/medium side but also give it some complexity.  Where Nimish made the Thunder more full bodied and full strength, Nish has made the Xen a more balanced and smooth cigar without sacrificing any flavor.  This is a great early day cigar or for someone who prefers something on the mild/medium side.

Wrapper: Connecticut
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Secret
Strength: Medium Bodied

The Xen by Nish Patel is available in 4 sizes(Short Robusto, Robusto, Toro and Torpedo) at all 5 Emerson’s Cigars locations and can be purchased online in 5 packs and 20 count boxes by clicking here or calling us at 1-800-842-2990 to place an order.

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