Tag: cigar
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Island Jim #2 Connecticut
Recently introduced at TPE 2023 and made publicly available at the Great Smoke 2023 held on March 18th, the Island Jim #2 Connecticut (CT) is a 6×52 Torpedo Vitola and a real beauty to behold. Named the #2 as an homage to the pencil it resembles thanks to the different wrapper used on the open…
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How to Smoke a Cigar
Wondering how to enjoy a cigar?
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Diamond Crown Julius Caesar
by Michael Sclafani I originally tried this cigar a few years ago when I was very new to cigars. At that time, I was perusing my local cigar shop and was drawn to the label. I was also still a believer that an increase in price also corresponds to an increase in taste and quality.…
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03/24/2022 – Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust
For our March event, the Cigar Board teamed up with Neptune Cigars and Tribeca Restaurant and Lounge in Miramar to host, one of my favorite brands, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust. We had Pete Hernandez join us and talk to the attendees about DT&T. Pete gave us some background and history about Steve and the company…
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02/26/2022 – The Great Smoke
Abe and the crew at Smoke Inn host an annual event for cigar aficionados called The Great Smoke. I believe 2022 marked their 16th event and was both an in-person and virtual venue. The event is a fun filled weekend with Pre-Parties, dinners, the main event, and a morning after breakfast. The show itself is…
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02/24/2022 – Rafael Nodal and Altadis USA.
Mr. Rafael Nodal and Susan Georgiou, the Territory Manager for Altadis USA joined us for our February event at Twin Peaks in Hollywood. We all got to sample the new H. Upmann 1844 Nicaragua Heritage blended by Nodal and AJ Fernandez. When these two premium cigar industry giants get together the result is magical and…
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10/28/2021 – AJ Fernandez at Runway 84
Thanks to everyone that braved the weather last night and joined us at Anthony’s Runway 84 for a fantastic dinner and even better Cigars by the AJ Fernandez Cigar Company and Neptune Cigar Superstore – Fort Lauderdale. Luckily, after 7pm the skies dried up and allowed to enjoy the evening. Frank and crew from AJF…
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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…