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
Cohiba Behike
July 14, 2016 This year, the cigar world was abuzz with the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Cohiba. During the XVIII Habanos Festival, Cohiba released two highly exclusive lines to commemorate half of a century of luxury cigar making. These two cigars … 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
Perfect Example
December 31, 2014 Vega Fina is a brand made in the huge Altadis USA factory in the Dominican Republic. The brand was one made primarily for the Spanish and Western European market. Now Spain is one of Cuba’s largest customers and Cuban … Read More
