What to Expect at the 22nd Habanos Cigar Festival
March 3, 2020 The 22nd Annual Habanos Cigar Festival takes place over six days in Cuba. It's an opportunity for cigar smokers to attend the event just once. Read More
Just Released – Two Hot New Premium Blends from Espinosa Cigars
August 28, 2018 Born in Havana Cuba and raised in Miami, Erik Espinosa inherited his passion for cigars from his tobacco growing father. Read More
US ban on Cuban Cigars comes to an end!
October 27, 2016 For centuries, premium handmade Cuban cigars have been considered the best in the world due to having the perfect environment for growing cigar tobacco, impeccable craftsmanship, and the intense, earthy flavors that the smoke provides. These top-quality sticks, although costly, … Read More
The Chronicles Of Cuba: Final Thoughts By Steve Nathan
March 13, 2016 So, here I am back at the office ready to share my final thoughts on the Cuba experience — the hardest part is where to begin. I must say it was a life-changing experience and perhaps the fulfillment of a … Read More
XVIII Festival Habano*: Day 4 By Steve Nathan
March 13, 2016 They say time flies when you’re having fun, but it moves even faster when you are having the time of your life…so, in what seemed like a heartbeat, it was already day four in beautiful Cuba. Still exhausted but exhilarated … Read More
XVIII Festival Habano*: Day 3 By Steve Nathan
March 11, 2016 Even after two days of non-stop Habano stogie smoking, I could still enjoy a TTT Trinidad Vigia with my cup of Cuban espresso as I welcomed another warm and sunny morning. This short, fat pig-tailed firecracker was medium-bodied and as … Read More
Pictures From Our Trip To Cuba
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XVIII Festival Habano*: Day 2 By Steve Nathan
March 10, 2016 After a glorious day “numero uno” at Festival Habano, it was time to board a chartered bus for the two plus hour ride to the holy land of Cuban leaf—the famous Pinar del Rio growing region. Cuba grows … Read More
XVIII Festival Habano*: Day 1 By Steve Nathan
March 9, 2016 My morning alarm rings at promptly 6:30 a.m., and as if still in a dream I stumble out of bed and walk on to the balcony deck that overlooks the stunning Oceanside view of the Melia Habana Hotel anticipating what … Read More
Cuba: The Experience of a Lifetime! By Steve Nathan
March 4, 2016 I’m sure many of you have seen the amazing pictures my traveling companion Brian Massey has posted on the JR Cigar Instagram feed and Facebook page of our astonishing journey to XVIII Festival Habano* in Havana, Cuba. Although intriguing, these … Read More
Holy Smokes, We’re Going To Cuba! By Steve Nathan
February 26, 2016 When I first heard the news that Brian Massey, our Senior Product Merchant, and I would be attending the XVIII Festival Habano in Havana, Cuba, I had to pinch myself! Was this really happening? To me, this is the culmination … Read More
The History of Punch Cigars
September 3, 2015 If you are a cigar smoker in the United States, it is only plausible that you have not only heard of Punch cigars, but that you thoroughly enjoyed them. From the rich maduro version of the Punch Elite, to … Read More
The History of Montecristo
September 2, 2015 Montecristo, also known as “Mountain of Christ”, is a small mountainous island off the coast of Italy. The name gained worldwide recognition following the publication of Alexandre Dumas classic novel The Count of Montecristo. However, in today’s world, it … Read More
The Opening of the U.S. Embassy
September 2, 2015 After more than 50 years, the U.S. has reopened its embassy in the nation of Cuba. Since its closure in 1961 by President Eisenhower, the U.S. has had little to no political contact with Cuba. Following the Cuban revolution, and … Read More
Top 10 Countries That Grow Cigar Tobacco
August 26, 2015 Cuba– Cuba is probably the most famous cigar producing country in the world. Its tobacco is renowned for its flavor and high quality. Although it has been banned in the United States for more than half a century, it still … Read More
