Author: Julian Spring
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10/02/2021 – Cigar Snob Magazine’s 15th Anniversary
What a terrific event tonight celebrating Cigar Snob Magazine’s 15th Anniversary. For a group of aficionados, this was an amazing peek behind the curtain. The event was first class all the way and there were so many cigar celebs in attendance! I was like a little kid running around trying to say a few words…
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09/30/2021 – Dinner and Cigars with Justo Eiroa and JRE Tobacco
Another month comes to an end, another great “meet and greet” with an industry legend was held and enjoyed . Twenty of us gathered last night to eat, drink, smoke and learn. We had some new members, some great friends, even has a few spouses along to enjoy the meal with us. Thank you to…
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07/22/2021 – Espinosa Cigars at Smoke on the Water
Here are some photos JB with The Iconic Smoker’s and I took at our Espinosa event. It was smaller than our normal monthly event but we more than made up for it with the venue and awesome Cuban buffet provided by Smoke On The Water Cigar Bar. You guys have to make it out to…
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06/24/2021 – E.P. CARRILLO and Hollywood Twin Peaks
Just a few quick images from last night’s event. A big “Thank you” to all our loyal CORE members who come out, month after month, and enjoy these events we put together for YOU to enjoy. David Spirt, you are a true Brother of the Leaf and welcome to join us anytime. You shared so…
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05/27/2021 – Casa Cuevas Cigars and Gulf Stream Brewing Company
A special night for all the members that were in attendance at our May 27th event. Our group was among the first in the country to sample the upcoming Patrimonio blend from Casa Cuevas Cigars. The cigar was excellent… sweet, creamy, nutty and just the right amount of pepper to keep you engaged. Construction was…
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4/29/2021- Oliva Cigars and Twin Peaks Hollywood
In April, the Cigar Board was lucky to have Albert Sosa with Oliva Cigars, an amazing venue like the new Hollywood Twin Peaks location and Cigar Snob Magazine along to take photos of the event; all converge on one night. It was a spectacular event and we are so thankful to Luz Normand and the…
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J.C. Newman Factory Tour and Ybor City – March 2021
For Spring Break this year, I packed up the family and with some close friends, also a BOTL, we headed to the west coast of Florida for a few days. We settled on the Treasure Island area and I knew no trip to Tampa would be complete without a stop at J.C. Newman’s El Reloj…
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03/18/2021 – Aganorsa Leaf Tasting Event with Terence Reilly
On Thursday, March 18, 2021, the Cigar Board gathered at Cafe Vico in Ft. Lauderdale to enjoy an evening of fine food, good drink, and excellent cigars. Working with Luz and the team at Neptune Cigars, we asked if Terence Reilly from Aganorsa Leaf could join us and walk us through a tasting event. Terence…
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Are you a Connoisseur?
January 2021 Pack Beginning in January 2021, Abe and the crew at Smoke Inn rolled out a new monthly club for cigar connoisseurs looking to test their abilities in blind smoking tests. Visit Smoke Inn to sign up for your own Connoisseur pack. What follows below are my notes * and photos of the January 2021 inaugural pack. Remember…
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01/28/2021 – Board Meeting with Orlando Gee from the Divine Leaf
We had the pleasure of meeting with Orlando and Rick with Divine Leaf. Both of these guys are super passionate about their cigars and we had a great night speaking with them and learning about The Divine Leaf. Visit The Divine Leaf and sign up for their monthly box of eight (8) cigars for $55.