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Monthly Archives: August 2008
Q & A – Luis Molina, Molina Cigar Company
This is the first of a new section to the blog I am very excited about. I thought it would be great to get to know better the creators of some of our favorite cigars. Mr. Luis Molina of Molina … Continue reading
Manufacturer Spotlight – Molina Cigar Co.
Molina Cigar Company - Originally from the retailing and distribution segments of the premium cigar industry, Luis Molina wanted to share his love of the leaf. So his hope is that his creation, the Devil’s Weed Cigar, embodies his passion for … Continue reading
Peterson Corona (JUN 05)
Size: 5 1/2″ x 44 Vitola: Corona Wrapper: Cameroon Origin: Dominican Republic From the Vault: I’m not even sure how long ago theses came out. This line was released in 2005 and discontinued shortly thereafter. If memory serves me correctly, this … Continue reading
El Rey de los Habanos Torpedo (JUL 08)
Size: 6 1/8″ x 52 Vitola: Torpedo Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado Claro Origin: USA or Nicaragua These were originally made in the US, but Don Pepin Garcia may have moved production of this cigar to one of his new Nicaraguan … Continue reading
Leon Jimenes Sumo Maduro
Size: 5 ½” x 54 Vitola: Robusto Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Origin: Dominican Republic From the Vault: La Aurora is a funny company. First they make way more money off of their beer than they do their cigars. Second, their La … Continue reading
Manufacturer Spotlight – Altadis
Altadis – one of the two cigar giants in the industry. Formerly Consolidated Cigar Co., Altadis stands for Allied Tobacco Distribution. Altadis’ most notable accomplishment is its acquisition of a 50% share of Habanos, S.A. Altadis also recently purchased JR from Lew Rothman … Continue reading
Cuest-Rey Cabinet Selection No. 1884
Size: 6 3/4″ x 44 Vitola: Lonsdale Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Origin: Dominican Republic From the Vault: This has at least five years on it, but I’m not sure of the date because this was before I labeled my cigars. These … Continue reading
Dona Flor Reserva Especial Torpedo (JUL 08)
Size: 6 1/2″ x 52 Vitola: Torpedo Wrapper: Brazilian Mata Fina Origin: Brazil I did not get this from Empire Cigars, I picked it up while I was at the beach this summer. The Dona Flors are not pretty to … Continue reading
Fonseca Sun Grown Cedar No. 1 (OCT 02)
Size: 6 1/2″ x 44 Vitola: Robusto Wrapper: Sun Grown Connecticut Origin: Dominican Republic From the Vault: Not sure if I got this from, but it’s been in the humi for a while. This is an odd looking cigar, I … Continue reading
The Griffin’s Perfecto (JUN 08)
Size: 4 5/8″ x 52 Vitola: Perfecto Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Origin: Dominican Republic Have I ever mentioned before that I’m a huge Kelner fan? Yeah… I am. I love The Griffin’s cigar line too. This was actually a size I … Continue reading