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
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 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