Crafting Cigar Boxes & Bands
November 6, 2015 The origin of cigar bands is suffused with a rich mythos. One story posits that the paper bands were first used on Habanos (Havana cigars) exported to England since gentlemen of the day were reticent to stain their … Read More
Cuban Tobacco and Habanos Term Glossary
November 6, 2015 When it comes to speaking the language of Habanos (Havana cigars), the words are as romantic as they are foreign. Perilla, fortaleza, capa — even the basic jargon evokes a frisson of excitement, calling to mind swaying palm … Read More
How a Habano is Crafted
November 6, 2015 All Habanos are totally handmade cigars. Only highly skilled and masterfully trained cigar rollers called torcedores and torcedoras interact with the individual parts of a Habano (Havana cigar), especially when it comes time to assemble the beautifully aged … Read More
The Shapes & Sizes of Habanos
November 6, 2015 When deciding which cigar to smoke for a specific occasion, size and shape are important considerations. Perhaps you’re enjoying a Habano (Havana cigar) in a business meeting or inside your favorite cigar lounge during a lunch break. The … Read More
The New Montecristo 80th Anniversary Cigars
October 2, 2015 This year I had the distinct pleasure in attending the 83rd Annual trade show for the International Pipe and Cigar Retailers. It was a truly magnificent experience, and one I will not soon forget. I had the chance to … Read More
Hoyo de Monterrey Habanos
September 24, 2015 For over 100 years, the name Hoyo de Monterrey has become synonymous with elegance, tradition, and quality. It is one of the oldest cigar brands in existence and has since been known as a lasting member in the … Read More
Romeo y Julieta Habanos
September 22, 2015 The medium flavored Romeo y Julieta cigar has been on the market for 140 years. This Habano allows adult enthusiasts a way of traveling back in time to experience the creamy, earthy flavor with just a hint of … Read More
Montecristo Habanos
September 22, 2015 A Legendary Beginning The Montecristo brand name dates back to July 1935 when its creator, Alonso Menéndez, a wealthy Spaniard who arrived to Cuba in the early 1930s, bought the Particulares Factory in La Habana. Menéndez chose the … Read More
H. Upmann Habanos
September 22, 2015 H. Upmann, one of the oldest Habano brands on the market, was born in 1844 when brothers Hermann and August Hupmann opened their factory in the heart of La Habana. At its launch more than 170 years ago, … Read More
Top 10 Best Cuban Cigars
September 22, 2015 The Montecristo No. 2 can be called one of the best cigars in the world. It constantly ranked one of the best cigars of the year and has become the staple to which all other torpedoes are compared. They are a medium to full body with the perfect balance of spice and a smooth creamy taste. The #2 is without a doubt the most well known Cuban cigar in the world. Read More
The History of Romeo y Julieta
September 15, 2015 “Two households both alike in dignity, in far Verona, where we lay our scene”…we all know the beginning to Shakespeare’s most famous theatrical work. The tale of two star-crossed lovers has been entered in the annals of literary history for … Read More
History of Cohiba
September 11, 2015 The island of Cuba has long been the considered the “El Dorado” of tobacco. It is almost a mythical place, where the tobacco fields stretch as far as the eye can see, and the Havana Club rum flows like water. … 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
The History of Partagas
September 2, 2015 Today, most American cigar smokers are familiar with the Partagas brand. To them, it is a well-made, well-priced Dominican cigar, usually with a Cameroon wrapper. The Partagas Black series is still considered one of the strongest regular production … Read More
