Tampa has two-century-old traditions: Since 1885, Tampa has been known as “Cigar City.” Since 1904, pirates have been invading Tampa and throwing a large festival called Gasparilla. Each year, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. brings both traditions together by releasing a limited edition José Gaspar cigar. Handcrafted by J.C. Newman, a 130-year-old, four-generation family business, José Gaspar cigars […]
The José Gaspar 2025 gets a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, the first for this series. Like previous releases, these cigars will only be sold at stores in Tampa. The post J.C. Newman Releases José Gaspar 2025 Cigar appeared first on halfwheel.
Landmark Hospitality has revived New York’s Stork Club, with a membership package that offers access across Landmark Hospitality’s four Stork Club premium cigar lounges. Privileges include private lockers, pairing events, cigar releases, monthly cigar allocations, and its very own cigar—the Stork Club No. 53—which will anchor the humidors at each Stork Club cigar lounge. Paying […]
Illusione Cigares Privé Natural Corojo | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 Quantity Released: Regular Production Release Date: 2016 My cigars received 7 months of… Read More ›
Crafted using tobaccos from the depths of the Amazon Rainforest, CAO Amazon Basin will return to stores in January 2025. First launched in 2014, Amazon Basin is a limited-edition blend that offers an exotic and flavorful smoking experience. Cory Beardsley, Brand Manager for CAO, said, “When we launched Amazon Basin over a decade ago, we […]
The Stork Club, a name synonymous with high society, elegance, and the golden age of New York City nightlife, was originally founded in 1929 by Sherman Billingsley. Known as the “place to see and be seen,” the club welcomed celebrities, socialites and world leaders, creating a legendary reputation that remains unmatched almost 60 years after […]
Crafted using tobaccos from the depths of the Amazon Rainforest, CAO Amazon Basin will return to stores in January 2025. First launched in 2014, Amazon Basin is a limited-edition blend that offers an exotic and flavorful smoking experience. Cory Beardsley, Brand Manager for CAO, said, “When we launched Amazon Basin over a decade ago, we […]
Unlike most limited editions, the CAO Amazon Basin has been so popular that General Cigar Co. continues to schedule new production and shipments. The blend includes a tobacco grown in Brazil called Bragança, which the company says can only be harvested every three years. The post CAO Amazon Basin Gets 2025 Release appeared first on […]
The old saying that time flies is certainly true for the Rodriguez Cigar Factory in Key West, Florida. Founded in 1984 by Angel and Daniela Rodriguez its roots go back to the family’s plantation in Las Villos, Cuba in 1947. Fleeing the tyranny of the Castro regime in 1972, Angel and Daniela eventually set up […]
We’re coming up on that time of year! The fat guy hands out gifts, we ring in the new year, and Cigar Snob announces the best cigars of 2024. This time around, the announcements will be made on January 8, 9, and 10. They will appear at Noon (Eastern Time) on cigarsnob.com each day with […]