AJ Fernandez New World Robusto

 Size: 51/2 X 55

Wrapper: Dark Nicaraguan

Binder: Jalapa

Filler: Blend of Ometepe,
Condega and Estelí

When I first heard about this cigar I was excited. I have enjoyed everything I smoked made my AJ Fernandez and this cigar was no exception. This is the first cigar AJ has created together with his father, Ismael Fernandez. A great presentation, this box pressed cigar had a beautiful and and a red ribbon at the foot. Starting spicy and sweet for most of the cigar and rounding off the last third with a nice dark coffee note. The burn stayed mostly even throughout and the smoke was full, creamy and billowing. The ash was a beautiful grey with streaks of black. I give the AJ Fernandez New World the Cigar Assessor Approval. Smoke one when you can, you won't be disappointed.

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GENERAL CIGAR HIRES SAM LECCIA AND ACQUIRES BRAND

Richmond, VA -- General Cigar Company is excited to announce today they have hired Sam Leccia as “Cigar and Blend Specialist.” General Cigar has also acquired the Leccia Tobacco Company cigar brands, as part of the Foundry Tobacco Company, and will market and distribute the Black, White and Luchador lines, effective today.

Sam has built a strong reputation in the premium cigar category through his non-traditional approach to cigar making and brand building.  He is best known for developing contemporary blends that put a unique and exciting spin on the tradition of premium cigars. In his new role at General Cigar, Sam will continue to develop his brands while leveraging the company’s vast tobacco resources, premium cigar blending expertise and creative talent. He will also bring new, innovative products to the premium cigar market.  As an ambassador for his brands, Sam will continue on his quest to share his passion for premium cigars with retailers and consumers across the country.

Dan Carr, president of General Cigar said, “I am impressed with what Sam has achieved.  He broke into the industry, worked tirelessly for years, and made a name for himself by developing interesting cigar brands.  Sam will provide additional creative talent to complement the expertise of our existing team, enabling us to build on the success of his and our current brands. I look forward to his contributions in helping us accelerate our plans for Foundry Tobacco Company, and to the personal perspective he will bring to our entire brand portfolio.”

“To say that I am thrilled to be joining General Cigar Company is a gross understatement,” said Sam Leccia. “Even before I began my career in this business, I experimented with different tobaccos to create new flavors and smoking experiences. Having creative freedom, access to the resources of General Cigar, and the ability to work with the company’s master blenders and tobacco experts is like a dream come true. I’m beyond excited for the opportunity to take my passion for this business and my love of delivering the unexpected and put them to work for General Cigar.”

About General Cigar Company
General Cigar Co. is the leading manufacturer and marketer of handcrafted cigars for the premium market. Committed to delivering cigars of the finest quality, General Cigar’s skilled artisans produce Macanudo®, Cohiba®,  La Gloria Cubana®, Partagas®, CAO®, Punch®, Hoyo de Monterrey®, Excalibur® and several other leading premium brands in the company’s Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan factories. In addition, the company cultivates proprietary tobacco which is used exclusively in its blends and has a dedicated R&D practice that develops new varieties of tobacco and revitalizes vintage seeds. General Cigar also operates Club Macanudo®, a cigar bar in New York City. In 2010, General Cigar entered into a joint venture agreement with Plasencia Group to expand its leaf growing and processing expertise and increase its access to tobacco.  Based in Richmond, VA, General Cigar sells through tobacconists nationwide and exports select products to 62 countries. For more information, please visit www.cigarworld.com.

® Macanudo, Cohiba, La Gloria Cubana, Partagas, CAO, Punch, Hoyo de Monterrey, Excalibur and Club Macanudo are registered trademarks of General Cigar Company.

Richmond, VA -- General Cigar Company is excited to announce today they have hired Sam Leccia as “Cigar and Blend Specialist.” General Cigar has also acquired the Leccia Tobacco Company cigar brands, as part of the Foundry Tobacco Company, and will market and distribute the Black, White and Luchador lines, effective today.

Sam has built a strong reputation in the premium cigar category through his non-traditional approach to cigar making and brand building.  He is best known for developing contemporary blends that put a unique and exciting spin on the tradition of premium cigars. In his new role at General Cigar, Sam will continue to develop his brands while leveraging the company’s vast tobacco resources, premium cigar blending expertise and creative talent. He will also bring new, innovative products to the premium cigar market.  As an ambassador for his brands, Sam will continue on his quest to share his passion for premium cigars with retailers and consumers across the country.

Dan Carr, president of General Cigar said, “I am impressed with what Sam has achieved.  He broke into the industry, worked tirelessly for years, and made a name for himself by developing interesting cigar brands.  Sam will provide additional creative talent to complement the expertise of our existing team, enabling us to build on the success of his and our current brands. I look forward to his contributions in helping us accelerate our plans for Foundry Tobacco Company, and to the personal perspective he will bring to our entire brand portfolio.”

“To say that I am thrilled to be joining General Cigar Company is a gross understatement,” said Sam Leccia. “Even before I began my career in this business, I experimented with different tobaccos to create new flavors and smoking experiences. Having creative freedom, access to the resources of General Cigar, and the ability to work with the company’s master blenders and tobacco experts is like a dream come true. I’m beyond excited for the opportunity to take my passion for this business and my love of delivering the unexpected and put them to work for General Cigar.”

About General Cigar Company
General Cigar Co. is the leading manufacturer and marketer of handcrafted cigars for the premium market. Committed to delivering cigars of the finest quality, General Cigar’s skilled artisans produce Macanudo®, Cohiba®,  La Gloria Cubana®, Partagas®, CAO®, Punch®, Hoyo de Monterrey®, Excalibur® and several other leading premium brands in the company’s Dominican, Honduran and Nicaraguan factories. In addition, the company cultivates proprietary tobacco which is used exclusively in its blends and has a dedicated R&D practice that develops new varieties of tobacco and revitalizes vintage seeds. General Cigar also operates Club Macanudo®, a cigar bar in New York City. In 2010, General Cigar entered into a joint venture agreement with Plasencia Group to expand its leaf growing and processing expertise and increase its access to tobacco.  Based in Richmond, VA, General Cigar sells through tobacconists nationwide and exports select products to 62 countries. For more information, please visit www.cigarworld.com.

® Macanudo, Cohiba, La Gloria Cubana, Partagas, CAO, Punch, Hoyo de Monterrey, Excalibur and Club Macanudo are registered trademarks of General Cigar Company.

California Mega Herf with Jonathan Drew - New ticket Pricing.

For a limited time, we are providing members of affiliated groups a special package:
1 Cigar Cruise ticket,
1 Cigar Crawl ticket and
1 General Admission Mega Herf with JD pass
...for a special TOTAL price of $100.

DRESS CODE: Dress for comfort. Shoes and shirts required

NOTE: Please retain your receipt of payment. Physical tickets will be mailed to you shortly.
If you have questions, please email luimoran87@gmail.com. Thank you and keep it smokey!
We thank you for your support and looking forward to meeting all of you very soon!

Michael Pugh and Lui Moran
Producers, Cali Mega Herf Weekend

Click on picture for more information and tickets.

Cohiba Comador

Size: 6 X 52

Wrapper: Connecticut Grown Habano Seed

Binder/Filler: Caribbean and Central American Tobaccos

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Drew Estate Unveils “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera” for Barrister Cigars

Miami, FL – Drew Estate Tobacco Co. announced today the release of the first “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera”, a concept cigar by Willy Herrera. Made at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate in extremely small batches, the Tienda Exclusiva line is specially crafted for one retailer per release, with only a few releases scheduled per year. The inaugural “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera” blend was produced for the owner of Barrister Cigars in Union, New Jersey, David Mallow, following the 2013 New Jersey Cigar Festival. 

When asked about the blend, Willy Herrera responded from Estelí, Nicaragua: “This was one of the blends that I was working on through 2012 and 2013. David smoked it at the Festival and kept coming back for more. Eventually, he smoked every cigar I had brought, which I thought would be enough for the entire week! I knew he loved the blend and it felt right assigning it to him for my first Tienda Exclusiva.” 

David Mallow, owner of Barrister Cigars, said that, "the ‘Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera’ is a truly beautiful project that I am honored to be involved with. It’s no secret that Willy is one of the most talented tobacco blenders out there, and we can’t wait to have the cigar in our humidor.” 

As stated previously, every “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera” blend is a limited quantity production cigar made at La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. Jonathan Drew noted, “I recommend you don’t sleep on this one. These are one and done. Willy has a lot on his plate right now as Master Blender of La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate. As I’ve said before, ‘Boutique is in the Heart’ and Willy has spent so much time creating and experimenting with blends. We have some real gems out of the blends he has worked on. Now, it’s time to get them into production.” 

The “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera” for Barrister Cigars is packed in 10-count boxes and will sell for $12.00 MSRP per cigar, plus applicable state taxes. They will be offered for sale on September 2nd from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at a Barrister Cigars event in Union, New Jersey, with Willy Herrera and Jonathan Drew hosting the event. 

In the meantime, enter the “Tienda Exclusiva by Willy Herrera” giveaway for your chance to win the first box of this Tienda Exclusiva release, signed by Willy Herrera. Enter at http://drewestate.com/exclusiva. For more information on this release, please contact John Brooke at jbrooke@drewestate.com. 

About Drew Estate, Inc.
Founded in New York City in 1996, Drew Estate has become one of the fastest growing tobacco companies in the world. Under their mantra “The Rebirth of Cigars”TM, Drew Estate has led the “Boutique Cigar” movement by innovating new

elements to the tobacco industry with their unique tobaccos and blending styles that have attracted new and old cigar enthusiasts. In their Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, the Nicaraguan headquarters, Drew Estate produces a variety of brands such as ACID, Herrera Estelí, Kentucky Fired Cured, Liga Privada, MUWAT, Natural, Nica Rustica, Tabak Especial, UnderCrown, and Java by Drew Estate.

Nat Sherman Timeless Dominican Republic Toro

Size: 6 1/4 X 52

Wrapper: Honduran

Binder: Dominican

Filler: Nicaraguan/Dominican

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Bill Bromley Butter Robusto

Size: Robusto

Wrapper: Sumatra Claro

Binder: Honduran

Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran, Panamanian

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Jordan Alexander III Premium Cigar Company officially announces a rebranding of the company.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DALTON, PA. Jordan Alexander III Premium Cigar Company officially announces a rebranding of the company to include a new logo, band, and release. The new logo, which will be incorporated into future releases and marketing materials, can be seen attached to this release. Replacing the original “lions and crest” logo, this design exemplifies the family tradition theme of JA3Cigars. The rebranding logo is based on the Alexander Family Coat of Arms. 


Partnered with the rebranding of the company, JA3Cigars is proud to officially announce a new blend produced through the Quesada Cigar Factory, expected to be released mid-Fall of 2014. Replacing the current corojo blend, the new release (known as the Jordan Alexander III Corojo) is constructed with a Dominican Corojo wrapper, Dominican binder, with Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The Jordan Alexander III Corojo will be available in four vitolas; robusto (5 1⁄2 x 54), toro (6 x 52), double toro (6x60), and belicoso (6 x 52). All vitoals except the belicoso will feature a pigtail cap. The new release will feature a new band, incorporating the “Alexander Coat of Arms” logo, which will be unveiled with the release. 


Retailers interested in carrying the Jordan Alexander III Corojo are asked to contact Sales@JordanAlexanderIII.com or call 1-866-216-3349. Shipment priorities are given to current retailers and are first come, first serve. Reviewers interested in pre-release samples and/or release samples are asked to contact Alex@JordanAlexanderIII.com.
The previously carried corojo, along with the original band and logo, will be discontinued at the release of the Jordan Alexander III Corojo. Current retailers wishing to maintain stock of our previously released blend are asked to contact Sales@JordanAlexanderIII.com regarding limited production options. 


Questions regarding this announcement and requests for digital files of the new logo or permissions can be directed to Alexander Miller at Alex@JordanAlexanderIII.com or at (570) 335-3143.

26 Franklin Valley Road ● Dalton, PA 18414

Sales@JordanAlexanderIII.com ● 1.855.216.3349 ● www.JordanAlexanderIII.com

Kentucky Fire Cured Barn Smoker Event!

 

 

Event Details

The Kentucky Fire Cured Barn Smoker is going to be a special, intimate moment to reveal how fire curing (smoking tobacco) is really made. This is a real Southern affair, located in deep Kentucky, only 60 miles outside of Nashville, and featuring some of the finest cigars and spirits around. Many of our customers have asked us about the fire curing process over the past year. We are having this event to showcase the process at the source, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
The event is sponsored by Drew Estate, and will feature KFC Cigars plus top shelf bourbon from our good friends at Angel’s Envy. In fact, Kyle Henderson from Angel’s Envy will be in attendance along with Jonathan Drew. In addition, the event is for a good cause, with 100% of the proceeds going to Cigars For Warriors, a program that we at Drew Estate are passionate about.

Included in ticket purchase:

• 2 KFCC cigars
• 1 DE Cutter
• 1 ticket for a glass of Angel's Envy bourbon

Sponsors:

• Angels Envy 
• Cigars for Warriors
• Cigar Press
• Drew Estate

For tickets click here.

PRINT AND BRING YOUR TICKET WITH YOU TO THE EVENT!

Have questions about Kentucky Fire Cured Barn Smoker? Contact Drew Estate  

Gran Habano Cigars Reaches Out to the Cigar Community to Save Their Trademark.

Miami, Florida, August 6, 2014 – Santa Cruz Tobacco, LLC., distributor to Gran Habano Cigars, reaches out to cigar industry and customers to help with trade mark issue. 

Gran Habano was notified by the U.S. Trade Mark office stating that “Gran Habano” is misleading the public. The Trade Mark office claims that with the brand name “Gran Habano” is misleading the public to think we are selling cigars from Cuba. We all in the cigar industry know that this is not true and Cuban cigars being sold in this country is ILLEGAL. All retail locations know that Gran Habano products are not manufactured in Cuba and are grown in Honduras and Nicaragua as all labels on Gran Habano cigars state. The public buys our cigars for the quality of the cigar and Gran Habano’s customers do not smoke them “BECAUSE THEY THINK THEY ARE FROM CUBA”.  

We are asking everyone who would like to help us dispute this claim by filling out the blanks on the attached MS Word forms and returning them to Gran Habano via email or info@ghcigars.com and fax (305) 436-5740 before Friday 08/08/14. Please help us stop the Government from trying to remove a name so well known in the cigar community. Together we can stop this from happening.

THANK YOU to everyone and your efforts in this matter will be greatly appreciated from us at Gran Habano.

Hector Mesa
Santa Cruz Tobacco Gran Habano
(305) 436-5960
3261 NW 82nd Avenue Doral, FL 33122 www.ghcigars.com

Sam Leccia Luchador

Size: 5 X 54

Wrapper: San Andres

Binder: Ecuadorian Habano

Filler: Pennsylvania Ligero/Honduran Ligero/Nicaraguan Ometepe

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Meet Jonathan Drew in Cali!

 

Meet Jonathan Drew at the Cali Mega Herf, Sept. 25 - 28!

Smoke in and around Los Angeles in style with JD

On the weekend of September 25-28, 2014, our nation of brothers and sisters of the leaf will gather in Los Angeles, California to celebrate the Rebirth of Cigars with Drew Estate's Jonathan Drew at California Mega Herf 2014!

Jonathan's visits to our beautiful state are few and far between so the California cigar community must take this awesome opportunity to unite and celebrate our beloved cigar industry with the Dizzle himself.

California Mega Herf is an all out celebration.  An out of the box cigar event that will fill four beautiful smoke filled days of cigars, fine spirits, great friends and fellowship.

This spectacular event will benefit Drew Estate's charity of choice:   TECHO for Nicaragua.  A percentage of every dollar received will be donated to Drew Estate Charities who will in turn donate 100% of donations to TECHO.

Buy tickets by clicking on the poster below now before they sell out!

Charlie Torano Captiva Robusto

Size: 5 X 52

Wrapper: Ecuadorian

Binder: ?????

Filler: Nicaraguan

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Drew Estate Announces - New Releases in Acid, Kentucky Fire Cured, Herrera, Esteli & MUWAT Lines.

Drew  Estate  Announces  New  Releases in Acid, Kentucky  Fire  Cured,  Herrera, Esteli 

& MUWAT Lines.

Miami, FL - Drew Estate announced today that they would be releasing new extensions in the ACID, Kentucky Fire Cured, Herrera Esteli and MUWAT lines at the 2014 IPCPR tradeshow in Las Vegas, next week. The new cigars will include the following 

ACID Blondie Maduro - A maduro version of Drew Estate's popular Blondie. Featuring a San Andres Valley Maduro instead of a Connecticut Shade Wrapper used on the current Blondie. The new ACID Blondie Maduro will appeal to those who desire Blondie in a bolder blend.

Kentucky Fire Cured Sizes, "Delfinas, Kyotos and Hamhock." The Kentucky Fire Cured line is being expanded by three sizes:

Delfinas   6 x 26

Kyotos     5 1/2 X 34

Hamhock 3 3/4 X 56

All three sizes are based on the poriginal KFCC blend which features smoked tobaccos as well as dark air cured tobacco. 

Herrera Esteli Norteno - The Norteno showcases extensively aged tobaccos from the Esteli and Jalapa growing regions of nicragua, coupled with a spicy Honduran binder and a rich bold Mexican San Andres Maduro Wrapper. The norteno by Willy Nerrera will be available in the following six vitolas at select Herrera Esteli retailers nationwide. 

Coronita               4 X 46

Corona Extra        4 3/4 X 48

Belicoso Fino       5 X 50

Robusto Grande   5 1/2  X 54

Toro                     6 X 50

Lonsdale              6 1/2 X 44

MUWAT Nightcrawler - A 4 1/2 X 50 Short Robusto based on a stronger Bait Fish Blend. A bigger Bait Fish, for fans of that blend. Drew Estate's customers asked for it and they delivered. The MUWAT line will also debut a new packaging style at the IPCPR tradeshow.

When asked about the new line extensions, Drew Estate president Michael Cellucci stated that,"we are always looking to improve our portfolio at Drew Estate. We strongly value customer feedback and many of these new sizes were directly influenced input. We believe that there is a cigar for every palate in the Drew Estate portfolio."

For more information about the new sizes and brands, please visit Drew Estate's booth at the 2014 IPCPR tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV at Booth #210. Alos, please use Drew Estate hashtage #DEipcpr on any posts relating to Drew Estate and IPCPR. Lastly, follow all the Drew Estate's IPCPR coverage at http://drewestate.com/ipcpr.

GEORGE RICO S.T.K. MIAMI MAS PAZ Edition 2014 - PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2014 

GEORGE RICO S.T.K. MIAMI MAS PAZ Edition 2014

Miami, Florida, July 16, 2014 – G.R. Tabacaleras Co. Cigar Factory, owned and operated by George Rico in Little Havana, announces that a new edition of a very popular S.T.K. cigar will be unveiled this summer, joining the S.T.K. Miami American Puro and Barracuda lines. 

For all of those George Rico Zulu Zulu fans, this cigar will still contain the identical Ecuadorian Connecticut and Nicaraguan Habano blends, but this newest edition will be made in our own factory in Miami. G.R. Tabacaleras Co. is collaborating with a new artist, Mas Paz, to design the new boxes for this project, and the proceeds for the Mas Paz Edition will go towards a new charitable cause. A percentage of the sales of this new project will go towards a non-profit organization that will fund renovations for La Casa de la Madre y el Niño, an orphanage in Bogotá, Colombia. 

Federico Frum, the Colombian-born street artist and Arlington, Virginia native that goes by the name Mas Paz, was actually adopted when he was just one year old from La Casa de la Madre y el Niño. He grew up in the United States and received his formal training in art at George Mason University. After designing in New York City for several large companies, he decided to embark on a six month journey throughout South America that forever changed his path. Frum now travels the world using his art to inspire and transform neighborhoods in the developing world. He is also a strong advocate for youth in our own communities in the United States, working with kids in local schools and community centers to teach and raise funds, making art classes more accessible to all. 

Country of Origin: USA
Factory: G.R. Tabacaleras Co.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut / Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan
Sizes: 7 1⁄2 x 40 Lancero, 5 5/8 x 46 Corona Gorda, 6 x 54 Rolo MSRP: $8.25 – $9.27

Release Date: Available for pre-order
Find out more about Mas Paz at maspaz.co. You can follow him on Instagram @MasPaz and Twitter @Pazito_Pazito. There is also a great article in Downtown Traveler, “Street art for a Cause: Interview with Federico Frum of Mas Paz” about him if you would like to learn more about his movement. 

G.R. Tabacaleras Co.
1792 S.W. 8 Street
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 644-3470 info@garcigars.com www.grtabacalerasunidas.com

Global Premium Cigars is pleased to announce the 1502 Nicaragua release.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Global Premium Cigars Releases New Cigar, the 1502 Nicaragua

Miami, Florida, July 16, 2014

Global Premium Cigars is pleased to announce the release of its newest cigar, the 1502 Nicaragua. Global Premium Cigars is a tobacco company which is proud of its Nicaraguan heritage. The new cigar continues the company's tradition of excellence and is the only cigar in the 1502 cigars line that is 100% pure Nicaraguan tobacco.

Nicaragua is one of only two countries in the world which can produce cigars entirely from their tobacco. The 1502 Nicaragua epitomizes this birthright, as it is made from tobacco from all four regions of Nicaragua: Esteli, Condega, Jalapa, Ometepe.

"This cigar was created for my newborn son. So that he never forgets his roots - 100% Nicaraguan," said Enrique Sanchez, President of Global Premium Cigars.

The 1502 Nicaragua is packaged in a golden wrapper with a white band. It is a medium to medium-plus cigar that is stronger than the 1502 Line's Emerald. The cigar will be available in the Robusto vitola, measuring 5 X 50, and in boxes of 30 cigars, box pressed. Retailers are urged to order them in time for their customers.

For more information please email info@globalpremiumcigars.com or contact via the website: globalpremiumcigars.com

IPCPR 2014 - What is new at the Colibri Booth #643.

Some of the new Colibri stuff you will get to see for the first time.

Montecristo Social Event - Los Angeles.

Friday night, I along with my friend Armond attended the Montecristo Social Event at the Standard Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. We were excited to finally get there, after driving over an hour and a half in traffic to make the 6:00pm start. The same distance took us 20 minutes to get home later. 

When we got off the elevator to enter the roof we walked toward the Montecristo Event sign. It was a beautiful evening. We walked to the sign up table and met Ashley Duff who checked us in then handed us each two drink tickets and a Romeo y Julieta RyJ cigar. (See review)

We grabbed a beer from the bar and found a table to sit down. There was a slight breeze so we couldn't use the wooden matches laid out on the tables to light our cigars. So, I pulled out my Colibri Stealth 3 and shared it. People really loved the lighter. Another gentleman, Steve Webb was sitting at the same table and we talked cigars for a while. Really nice guy.

Waiters walked around with trays of fine finger foods. Seared ahi, bacon wrapper shrimp, mini-burgers, chicken and waffles. They also had a table of chips, dips and cold cuts. 

Soon after, Larry Palombo, VP of Tobacco Altadis U.S.A., came and sat at our table and took out packages of Ligero, Viso, Seco tobacco leaf. Wrapper, binder and filler were given to us to feel and smell and then a little education followed each leaf. Larry then took some filler and bunched it up, folded it and then rolled it with a binder and then wrapper. 

Both Armond and I wanted to try it but that wasn't going to happen as Larry placed the finished product in his mouth. We were really enjoying sitting and chatting with Larry. Ashley then walked over to take Larry to another table of eager cigar smokers. 

We talked some more with Steve and Ashley throughout the evening and then finally left a while after the event finished. 

Everyone seemed to really enjoying themselves. The event went by to fast.

It was a nice event and well worth the ticket price. Looking forward to their next one. Maybe I'll be able to roll my own cigar next time. 

AJ Fernandez's New World Introduced at IPCPR.

Press Release: A.J. Fernandez to Introduce their Newest Cigar Brand at the IPCPR: New World

 

(Miami, Florida) July 11, 2014— A.J. Fernandez Cigars, known for producing consistently highly rated and sought after cigars is proud to unveil “New World” at the 2014 IPCPR in Las Vegas. New World will be showcased as a value brand featuring the same quality, consistency, and workmanship that is expected from A.J. Fernandez.  The New World Cigar brand is the first blend in where A.J. Fernandez and father Ismael Fernandez come together

 

Master blender A.J. Fernandez has created New World. A unique cigar which pays homage to the discovery of then “mystical smoking leaf” called tobacco by the Europeans when their ships landed in what is now called the New World. In November 1492, Jerez and Luis de Torres first observed natives smoking as they were searching for the Emperor of China. Not knowing they landed in what is now known as Cuba, they came across natives that made rolls of palm and mais leaves in the manner of a musket formed of paper with tobacco on the inside. One would light one side and drink the smoke out of the other.

 

A.J. Fernandez said: “The New World Cigar relates to expanding one’s knowledge and questioning the status quo by discovering our personal New Worlds as we go through life. The team at A.J. Fernandez Cigars is grateful for the amazing support we have received from the consumer and therefore will offer the New World Cigar at a value price as we invite everyone to join us on our New World journey.  Furthermore, I am especially proud to announce that my father Ismael Fernandez who recently retired after 17 years with the Plasencia family has now joined the A.J. Fernandez family. New World marks the first cigar that we work on together since he joined the company. “

 

The New World blend is an elegant box press cigar, beautifully adorned with a cigar band that depicts the European landing on the shores of the “New World.” As with every A.J. Fernandez cigar brand, New World is carefully hand crafted cigar which was blended under strict supervision of A.J. Fernandez in their Estelí, Nicaragua based factory.

 

The New World Cigar is a medium to full bodied cigar with an amazing aroma. Smokers of New World will experience elements of sweetness, spiciness in a very balanced and refined cigar. The New World Cigar is composed of a Jalapa binder, Viso Ometepe Filler, Condega Ligero, Esteli-Finca Soledad Ligero, wrapped in a beautiful Dark Nicaragua. At a MSRP of six dollars, A.J. Fernandez is looking for New World to be a first class cigar that can be a daily source of enjoyment.

 

New World Cigars come in a beautifully adorned 21 count box and come in four sizes.

 

Navegante:    5 ½ X 55 Robusto

Almirante:      51/2 X 55  Belicoso

Gobernador: 6 ½ X 55 Toro

Virrey:             6 X 58 Gordo

 

ABOUT A.J. FERNANDEZ CIGARS:
A.J. Fernandez Cigars is based on the rich tradition of the Fernandez cigar legacy. A.J. Fernandez now produces unparalleled, hand-rolled cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua which have garnered numerous top ratings and acclaim from cigar publications and consumers alike.  Today A.J. Fernandez continues the family tradition as he oversees production and manages day to day operations in his factory in Estelí.