May 17, 2013 (Miami, Fla) — Moya Ruiz Cigars has announced they are adding a 6 x 60 vitola called Ancho to their La Jugada – Prieto line. The line is available in five sizes, Robusto (5 x 52), Belicoso (6-1/8 x 52), Toro (6 x 52), Doble Corona (7-1/2×49), and now Ancho (6 x 60).
The Ancho vitola is now available and ready to ship to retailers. It is presented in boxes of 20 cigars with an MSRP of $8.80 a cigar.
Moya Ruiz Cigars introduced their first cigar brand in late 2012 called La Jugada – Prieto, which is Spanish for “the move” or “the play”. This was an ode to their love for dominoes and poker. La Jugada – Prieto is med-to-full bodied and comes in a dark San Andres Maduro wrapper with binder and filler from Nicaragua. The La Jugada – Prieto is full of complex flavors like, cedar, sweet spice, expresso, and dark chocolate. This is one of the first side lines blended and rolled at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Danny Moya and Nelson Ruiz are the men behind the Moya Ruiz Cigar company. For more information visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/moyaruizcigars.
The team at FineTobaccoNYC is proud to announce we’ve partnered with the Carnegie Club to host an epic cigar and whiskey tasting on June 5th. The tasting will feature the Grand Empire Reserve from Reinado Cigars, as well as the Rough Rider Small Batch bourbon from Long Island Spirits.
The event is free and open to the public. Below are details mailed to those on the mailing list.
May 15, 2013 (Louisville, Ky.) — Ted’s Cigars, a leading manufacturer of premium branded cigars announces a collaboration with Duck Commander, the company that produces duck calls featured in the hit A&E series Duck Dynasty. The packaging of the officially licensed “Duck Commander Cigar” features members of the Robertson clan and the company’s signature logo. The cigar itself is handcrafted in Dominican Republic.
Millions of viewers have made Duck Dynasty a blockbuster reality show hit. Yet, the family’s success began with patriarch’s Phil Robertson’s original duck call. After patenting the call in 1972, he built what is today an empire of Duck Commander hunting products headquartered in West Monroe, Louisiana.
The launch of the Duck Commander Cigar follows the tradition of hunting and cigars. Hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and casual smokers will enjoy the cigar’s excellent blend of Ecuadorian Habano, United States Broadleaf, Dominican Piloto Cubano, Dominican Habano, and Dominican Criollo 98 tobacco.
The tradition of Duck Commander craftsmanship and excellence is in line with that of the storied history of Ted’s Cigars. For almost 20 years, Ted’s Cigars has been the industry leader in the development, marketing, and licensing of premium cigars. Fortune 100 companies and worldwide brands including Maker’s Mark, Grand Marnier, Kentucky Derby, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Forty Creek Whiskey, Courvoisier, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Dale Earnhardt Sr. have all entrusted Ted’s Cigars to license their name. Indeed, Ted’s Cigars are the “go-to” guys for any brand that seeks to launch a cigar.
“This is an exciting partnership between Ted’s Cigars and Duck Commander and an excellent fit given that we are also avid hunters,” said Ted Jackson, President of Ted’s Cigars. “We share many of the same values as the boys at Duck Commander, and know enjoying a fine cigar while outdoors can make anyone ‘happy, happy, happy.”
The Duck Commander Cigar is a 6 x 50 Toro and features a mild, creamy smoke with a smooth finish. Individually sealed in a glass tube – no humidor required.
Expecting a huge demand, the cigars are available for pre-orders in singles and in boxes of 3, 10, & 25 cigars at www.tedscigars.com. Orders will ship at the end of May.
April 22, 2013 (Jeffersonville, Ind.) — Riverside Cigar Shop is thrilled to celebrate its 2nd anniversary on Thursday, May 2nd. It will be a lively celebration featuring the finest cigar brands, specialty bourbon cocktails and libations, delicious menu offerings, live music and some fantastic deals on cigar purchases. Riverside’s Anniversary Celebration is the perfect addition to the festivities of the 139th Kentucky Derby for both locals and out of town guests. Plus, net proceeds from the celebration will benefit Kentucky Harvest.
In honor of the anniversary, Riverside Cigars will be releasing an exclusive cigar developed by RoMa Craft Tobac. The Riverside Anniversary Cigar combines two of RoMa Craft’s award-winning brands, the CroMagnon and the Aquitaine. The Riverside Anniversary Cigar is a gratifying Nicaraguan blend featuring an Ecuadorian Habano Ligero Binder and Double Ligero filler. It features a medium to full body and is rich in flavor. The price is $12 per cigar. The first production of this exclusive Riverside Anniversary Cigar will be twenty boxes of fifteen cigars. Continuous production will be based on customer demand.
In addition to the exclusive Anniversary Cigar, the celebration will also feature many of the fantastic cigar brands sold at Riverside including 262 Cigars, Primer Mundo Cigars, Drew Estate Cigars, La Flor Dominicana, Oliva Cigars, Ortega Cigars and RoMa Craft Tobac Cigars. A special Cigar Smoker VIP Package, which includes cigars from each brand represented and exclusive merchandise, is available for purchase for only $40, now through April 30th. The price increases to $50 on May 1st. Tickets can be purchased by call (812) 284-6198.
The festivities will also include specialty bourbon cocktails and delicious menu offerings provided by neighboring Match Cigar Bar, plus live music by Bombshell Cowboy and additional musical talent.
“It’s been a pleasure working with Jeff and the rest of the crew at Riverside. They have this infectious cult of personality that makes me proud to be a part of their humidor,” says Clint Aaron of 262 Cigars. “I’m looking forward to celebrating many more anniversaries with them.”
“We are looking forward to celebrating Riverside’s 2nd Anniversary,” says Eddie Ortega of Ortega Cigars. “It’s going to be a great party and the perfect way to kick off all the excitement of the Kentucky Derby!”
Riverside Cigar’s 2nd Anniversary celebration event will take place at Riverside, which is located at 201 Spring Street in Jeffersonville, Indiana, on Thursday, May 2nd, 4:00pm – 11:00pm. This free event, which is open to the public, will include raffles for free cigars and promotional materials. For more information, please visit http://www.riversidecigars.com.
April 24, 2013 — Goldie Drell Paley, the namesake of La Palina cigars, was the wife of Samuel Paley, who founded the company in 1896. Bill Paley, Sam’s grandson and current owner,created The La Palina Collection Goldie to celebrate the history, contributions and accomplishments of women in the cigar industry. Bill is proud to present the initial release of the new Goldie in late May, with a second release in August of 2013. The La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito No.5 will be limited to 2500 numbered boxes.
Produced at the El Titan de Bronze factory in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, the Goldie is made under the supervision of owner Sandra Cobas. The La Palina Goldie Laguito No.5 will be a 5 5/8 x 54 cigar and presented in boxes of 10.
Master roller Maria Sierra, who will have signed each numbered box, rolled the entire La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito No.5 release. Maria was one of the first women trained to roll cigars in Cuba. Her historic 32 year career at Villa El Laguito began July 22, 1967. Maria is a 95 rated, category 9 roller trained by Fidel Castro’s personal roller Eduardo Rivera Irizarri, as well as Avelino Lara, the creator of the legendary Cohiba blend.
Each cigar is finished in the traditional Laguito style with a fan cap, exclusively taught to rollers at Villa El Laguito. The Goldie is blended with the prized Medio Tiempo leaf, found on only 10% of tobacco plants.
The La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito No.5 embodies the tradition, expertise and passion of women in the cigar industry.
Bill Paley and La Palina will debut the La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito No.5 at Nat Sherman International in NYC on May 9, 2013. Maria Sierra will be rolling the Goldie Laguito No.5 at the event. Please contact Nat Sherman 1-800-MY-CIGAR regarding attendance. The May release will be limited to 1000 boxes, and distributed to select accounts across the country. The rest of the release will become available sometime in August.
Our friends over at LongFillersLounge cigar blog announced just last week that Cigar Inn took home the 1st place prize in New York City’s (or probably anywhere) first ever house blend tasting tournament. The contest featured house blends from cigar shops like Velvet Cigar Lounge (Manhattan), Refugio Cigar House (Brooklyn), Ash Cigars (Hoboken), Cigar Inn (Manhattan), and Excalibur Lounge.
Here’s how the guys at LongFillersLounge concluded:
“In what was the toughest decision of the tournament by far, Cigar Inn’s great bold flavors just edged out the Exlcusivo enough to take the win, but man was it close. In each of the match-ups previous to this, Longfillers was unanimous in our decision of what deserved to win. In this match-up we were not able to come to a unanimous decision, and Cigar Inn won by a 2-1 vote, it was literally that close all the way to the end. These are both great cigars, not only in terms of house blends, but against all cigars. If you walked into either of these shops, and did not pick up at least one house blend, you would be doing yourself a disservice.”
So here’s a shout out from one NYC blog to another: great job on this contest. What a great way to encourage local business at B&Ms and have a kickass time doing it. And next time, hopefully you won’t have to pay for the cigars!
Guests can welcome summer in New York and enjoy the hotel’s luxurious terraces and outdoor space.
New York, NY (April 16, 2013) – Hyatt 48 Lex hotel launches its, “Nat Sherman Terraces Cut and Cork,” package today. While Hyatt 48 Lex is a 100 percent smoke-free hotel, the property offers eight specialty suites and studios with well appointed outdoor terraces, a perfect perch for cigar aficionados to enjoy long summer evenings in New York. The Nat Sherman Terraces Cut and Cork package includes two cigars: Romeo by Romeo y Julieta and Nat Sherman Timeless Collection No. 2; a Nat Sherman cutter and matches; a bottle of hand-selected red wine; and a Boveda humidification pack that allows cigars to maintain their freshness for up to three months. The package is available at Hyatt 48 Lex starting Memorial Day, May 27 through Labor Day, September 2, and rates start at $499 + tax/ night. For more information and reservations visit: www.hyatt48lex.com or call 1- 800-223-1234. Please use promo code: CIGAR when booking.
Terrace Studios at Hyatt 48 Lex:
Located on the 4th floor, the hotel’s six Terrace Studios offer a king or queen bed accommodations, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking Lexington Avenue or 48th Street. All Terrace Studio guestrooms offer a fully stocked pantry with gourmet snacks, and a selection of wine and liquors. The Landscaped Terrace Suite offers 115 sq. ft. of outdoor lounge space. Guests can relax on designer outdoor chaise lounge seating, complete with a side table to hold wine glasses and cigars.
Penthouse Suites at Hyatt 48 Lex:
Located on the 23rd floor of the hotel, the two Penthouse Suites at Hyatt 48 Lex are true Manhattan jewels. Each Penthouse Suite offers 750 sq. ft of living space and includes a king bedroom. The floor to ceiling windows offer generous views of the mid-town Manhattan skyline and the suites also include a kitchen with cooktop and a fully stocked minibar.
Hyatt 48 Lex offers for guests to luxuriate en suite with its Suite Spa menu of services. Guests may also dine in room or at the hotel’s signature, Lexington Brass brasserie, that is beloved by locals and visitors alike and is most popular for its weekend brunch and nightly dinner menus, featuring items such as Duck Au Poivre with fingerling potato and spinach; Chili Glazed Bass with asparagus and pea greens; and Apple Crusted Salmon with beets, spinach and walnuts.
Hyatt 48 Lex emphasizes warmth, a focus on the local neighborhood and extraordinary service standards to fulfill the needs of modern travelers. Located in Midtown East in Manhattan within walking distance of many iconic New York City destinations, Hyatt 48 Lex has 116 spacious studios and suites. Smart details include a butler’s pantry stocked with local snacks from the likes of Dean & Deluca and Dylan’s Candy Bar and beds positioned with floor-to-ceiling views of Lexington Avenue. Lexicon Lounge, open to all guests, stands in for a typical “lobby,” with complimentary homemade snacks throughout the day, comfortable furniture for relaxing, a fireplace, evening wine tastings with selections hand-picked by the General Manager, and a library of Assouline coffee table books. The New American bistro, Lexington Brass, offers creative twists on classics and also caters the food for in room dining and meetings. The dog-friendly Hyatt 48 Lex is a AAA Four Diamond hotel and offers 24-hour access fitness studio, in-room spa treatments and four Boardrooms. www.hyatt48lex.com
About Nat Sherman
Founded by Nat Sherman in 1930 and family-guided for three generations, Nat Sherman continues to define the authentic tobacco experience. Through a tradition of innovation and expertly crafted products, Nat Sherman’s timeless appeal, while quintessentially New York, is embraced and enjoyed worldwide. Learn more at www.natsherman.com.
Espinoza Premium Cigars recently announced the release of an Espinoza Maduro, which will feature a dark Mexican Maduro wrapper. Espinoza’s other blend, the Espinoza Habano (released last year), is highly acclaimed. This is a cigar to watch for at your local tobacconist.
April 9, 2013 (Hialeah Gardens, Fla.) — Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the long anticipated Espinosa Maduro. Coming off last year’s successful debut of the medium bodied Espinosa Habano, the Espinosa Maduro will be wrapped in a beautiful, smoothly textured, dark chocolate Mexican Maduro wrapper. Within this triple capped cigar lies a premium blend of tobaccos that have been combined to form a rich cocoa, cedar, pepper and spice base. This medium-full bodied cigar is the perfect combination of Erik Espinosa’s signature strength notes and the La Zona factory’s reputation for flavor.
The Espinosa Maduro is made in Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua and will come in 4 different vitolas: Robusto Box-Pressed (5×52), Belicoso Box-Pressed (5-1/2×52), Corona Gorda (5-5/8 x46), and Toro Box-Pressed (6-x52). All four sizes will be offered in boxes of 20. The Espinosa Maduro is set to be released at the end of April 2013.
Nat Sherman, the iconic New York City tobacconist, announced yesterday that the company will launch a retail humidor program aimed at stocking hospitality companies with luxurious humidors and cigars for their customers. This new program is just one in a string of new initiatives taken by the Nat Sherman team in the last year, joining the popular Timeless blend, Spiff Wednesdays, and more.
NEW YORK, NY(April 9, 2013) – Nat Sherman, tobacconist to the world since 1930, announces the launch of its new Nat Sherman Retail Humidor Program. Offering a selection of five different humidors in varying sizes and colors, with finishes ranging from rich cherry wood and antique distressed walnut to majestic oak and mahogany, the Retail Humidor Program further enhances the presentation of Nat Sherman’s premium collection of cigars.
Nat Sherman inaugurates the program with a recently announced collaboration with the legendary Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. Halekulani and Nat Sherman have masterfully crafted a special blend, ‘The Halekulani,’ which will be available for hotel guests in The Halekulani Boutique.
“For generations, cigars have been an integral part of celebration. The moment one has with a cigar is personal and meaningful each and every time,” said Michael Herklots, Nat Sherman’s Executive Director of Retail and Brand Development. “The Nat Sherman Retail Humidor Program is designed to allow any hospitality business to offer this opportunity for enjoyment to their guests.”
The Nat Sherman humidors are available in five sizes: counter top, large counter, mini tower, tall cabinet and large antique cabinet. The wide selection of available cigars include a variety from The Host series, The Metropolitan Collection, the award-winning Timeless Collection and the new ‘Nats™’ Point Fives Petit Collection. Developed in conjunction with Nat Sherman’s certified retail tobacconists, the curated humidor options take into account the individual needs of each business, while also ensuring that every customer can find a cigar that he or she will enjoy.
Founded by Nat Sherman in 1930 and family-guided for three generations, Nat Sherman continues to define the authentic tobacco experience. Through a tradition of innovation and expertly crafted products, Nat Sherman’s timeless appeal, while quintessentially New York, is embraced and enjoyed worldwide.. Learn more atwww.natsherman.com.
Management at the Cigar Inn announced yesterday evening the launch of a new event to celebrate the launch of Gary Sheffield’s new cigar, the HR (Home Run) 500 cigar. As we reported earlier this week, the cigar was blended by Rocky Patel.
Event details are below:
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Dear Cigar Inn Members
Come meet and greet baseball great Gary Sheffield at Cigar Inn
on Thursday, April 18th 2013 from 6 pm to 10 pm.
when you purchase one box of Gary’s HR500 cigars, he will sign the box, a basball and you will
receive a 16 piece Rocky Patel grilling set.
Enjoy a great night of festivilties, Free Food, Free Drinks, and Free Cigar.
Music by DJ SWANKY.
Cigar Inn
1016 2nd Ave between 54th and 53rd street.
212.750.0809. 212.717.7403.
