Eddie Ortega, of Ortega Premium Cigar Company, has launched a new series of cigars for 2013 called the Wild Bunch. Each month, a new cigar will be released in honor of people that Mr. Ortega has come to know in the cigar industry. The initial January Wild Bunch offering is the Big Bad John “Jackhammer”, […]
Is today the day I smoke that special cigar I have been saving?
For many of us, picking that perfect cigar for the occasion can be a trying process. You open the humidor and stare blankly at your choices. There are a few factors that can influence choosing that cigar you want to smoke. Here are a few things that I take into consideration when picking my cigar.
It’s hard to believe, but we are now in to 2013! As I look back at 2012, it was yet another great year for the cigar smokers. Typically we see the bulk of the new releases after the IPCPR trade show, which this year was the first weekend in August. There were a few note […]
Introducing EH Cigars by Edgar Hoill and Christian Eiroa. Edgar Hoill from O.S.O.K. Lifestyle Brands has joined Christian Eiroa’s Fabricas Unidas and are ready to introduce their first creation from Nicaragua. The Brand is EH, the cigars are Nicaraguan, the strength is full and the blend is complex! Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: […]
Now available at Emerson’s Cigars, Trinidad Paradox. The Trinidad name has a long rich history in the cigar industry. Originating in Cuba in the early twentieth century, the company quickly became known for creating quality cigars. By the mid twentieth century, the company had expanded from a handful of rollers to a major cigar company. […]
New at Emerson’s Cigars, Avo 25th Anniversary Limited Edition! Limited to only 2,000 boxes of 25, the Avo 25th Limited Edition celebrates Avo Uvezian’s 25 years in the cigar industry. Combining his passion for cigars and music, these wonderful cigars come in a stunning Grand Piano inspired box. The Avo 25th is a Dominican Puro […]
New at Emerson’s Cigars, Merlion by La Sirena! Following the success of the full bodied La Sirena, Miami Cigar set out to create a medium bodied cigar; the result was the Merlion. Merlion is the product of collaboration between La Sirena and La Aurora; hence the name Merlion, a creature that is part lion and […]
The world of cigars is dominated by two giants, handmade cigars and machine made cigars. Both cigars have aspects that make them different from one another. Machine made cigars are produced by the calculated mechanizations of a machine; while handmade cigars are produced by the meticulous motions of a torcedor. Aside from the obvious difference […]
The La Palina El Diario line has recently been brought into Emerson’s, and there’s plenty of buzz in and out of the shops concerning these cigars. I’d heard a lot about how much flavor the La Palina line had, and was excited to try my first stick. The El Diario (“The Daily”) line is medium bodied, […]
Now available at Emerson’s Cigars, the Oliva Series V Melanio . The Oliva Series V Melanio is a line extension to the Oliva Series V. The Melanio is dedicated to Melanio Oliva, the first Oliva to grow tobacco in Cuba. That being said, the Oliva Melanio sets out to capture the essence of his growing […]