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While not as frequently noted as the country of origin where the tobacco comes from for a premium cigar, the way that the tobacco was grown can have just as much of an impact on it’s flavor as anything else in the process. Here, Rick Rodriguez of CAO Cigars gives us a little insight into […]
23 million pounds of Pennsylvania tobacco were grown in 2012, more than double what was produced as recently as 2005, when production hovered around 11 million pounds. Though this recent spike in production is novel for the current industry climate, it comes as no surprise when one considers Pennsylvania’s long-standing love affair with the tobacco […]
Altadis USA will soon unveil their latest modern take on the classic Montecristo cigar: a Nicaraguan puro, the Montecristo Espada. Translated from Spanish, “Espada” means “sword,” a nod to the rapiers found on the classic Montecristo logo that are the focus of the Espada’s packaging and band designs. The first all-Nicaraguan Montecristo cigar, Montecristo Espada […]
Leccia Tobacco Co. Luchador – El Guapo Size: 6×50 Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: American Caribbean Tobacco S.A. Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Pennsylvania Ligero, Honduras Ligero (Jamastran), Nicaragua (Ometepe) The word “exotic” pops up in blend descriptions on occasion, usually when it’s not really warranted, but I think this one qualifies. Sam Leccia’s 3rd release under the Leccia Tobacco Co. banner, the Luchador is a five-country blend of tobaccos, including a […]
Though many individuals that enjoy cigars have been bombarded with information as of late by various cigar companies (us included) regarding the proposed FDA regulations of Premium cigars, I wanted to do the math for everyone, because $10 dollars a cigar doesn’t mean much until you actually start looking at your brands and what they would […]