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I think if Santa was a cigar smoker (the rumor is he’s a pipe man) then the latest cigar from Abraham Flores would be his stick of choice. Though not officially released until IPCPR 2011, 1500-2000 of the brand spankin’ new PDR 1878 Reserva Dominica Capa Oscura were given to select retailers around the country. [...]

From the Norfolk Cigar Examiner: Having the proper lighter is key to ensuring an optimal smoking experience. And with a million of them on the market (maybe not a MILLION…I should check those facts) it can be tough to decide. Lucky for you, I’ve done the research and after hours and hours of annoying/painstaking internal [...]

Well it’s that time of year again. Actually, according to some famous retailers and their desire to put Christmas trees out before Halloween costumes, it’s been that time for awhile now. But if you share my tradition, my holiday shopping begins the day after I’ve stuffed my face full of turkey. Ahhh, just breath in [...]

From the Norfolk Cigar Examiner: Well, it’s turkey time again. And what better occasion to light one up than a day devoted to watching football, eating too much, and sharing a couple cold ones with friends and family? I’ve consulted my local brick and mortar, Emerson’s Cigars in Hampton Roads, VA about what’s trending hot [...]

A new cigar from AJ Fernandez is set to hit Emerson’s Cigars stores this week. San Lotano is available in a Habano or Maduro wrapper. Here is a brief description of the maduro: San Lotano is old school. And we’re not talkin’ bout M.C. Hammer pants and boom box old school. San Lotano goes back [...]

Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is a man who knows his cigars. Over 15 years ago, he was busy creating and expanding his El Credito Cigar Company which included the praised La Gloria Cubana. A few years ago, Ernesto decided to sell his company to General Cigar, a bold move that afforded him the luxury to do whatever [...]

We just received a press release from Illusione indicating that they are no longer part of the Nosotros brand: “Effective immediately, illusione cigars will no longer participate in the Nosotros brand project with Jonathan Drew DBA Drew Estate. After two and a half years, terms for a product delivery date still could not be negotiated. [...]

1878 was a monumental year for Cuba. It was the year an official decree divided the tropic island into six providences- one of them being Pinar Del Rio. This lush area was a Mecca for the tobacco industry and is the inspiration for Abraham Flores and Juan Rodriguez’s line of cigars. This fantastic Maduro features [...]

To many in the cigar world, if home is where the heart is, than family is who you share a stick with. The good people at Alec Bradley recognize this and present you with Alec Bradley Family Blend. I know you’re thinking, “Hmm, this sounds familiar.” You’d be correct. President Alan Rubin did a single-sized [...]

From the Norfolk Cigar Examiner: If my house was on fire, and I only had time to grab a FEW cigars from my humidor, there’s no doubt I’d be going for anything created by Avo Uvezian. The way he creates cigars is a true gift and he has an unexplained talent for making a cigar [...]