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
CasaMontez Sun Grown – A Very Tasty New Cigar From Perdomo
November 19, 2015 Nick Perdomo is one of the true legends in the premium cigar industry, and in this past year alone, he has unleashed some of his most impressive and highly rated creations to date. He has attained this legendary status by … 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 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
The Story Of La Gloria Cubana
September 24, 2015 When you smoke the famed La Gloria Cubana, you truly are enjoying the “Glory of Cuba”. Among the big Cuban cigar brands, La Gloria should be seen as more of a boutique brand. It is rolled … 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
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
Frank Llaneza 1961 Cigars – The Forgotten Treasure
June 30, 2015 Highly regarded as one of the most famous cigar makers in our lifetime, Frank Llaneza began working in the cigar industry at the age of 15. One of the first cigar manufacturers to set up shop in Honduras following … Read More
Cigars 103: The Corojo Wrapper
June 23, 2015
Cuban Alternatives – JR University
June 22, 2015 Alternatives to Cuban Cigars Jump to The AlternativeWhat Makes a Cuban Alternative Legit?Location, Location, LocationSpecialized BlendsEnjoy a Celebrated Name Whether you are a … Read More
History of JR Cigar’s Alternatives & Cuban Alternatives
June 22, 2015 Part 1Part 2Part 3 JR Alternative History In 1971, my wife and I operated a tiny cigar store on the corner of 5th Avenue and 45th Street in Manhattan. When … Read More
