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Press Release: Federal Cigar Special F Event Cigar from My Father

March 12, 2013 By Kip Fisher

Portsmouth, NH – Federal Cigar is honored to announce the upcoming release of the My Father Cigar Company’s Special F to commemorate Federal’s 92nd Anniversary event on Saturday, March 16th 2013. Blended by the Pepin family, this cigar is a prime example of the history of excellence for which the My Father Cigar Company has become known.

It will be a singular release, with 200 boxes of 15 in a Corona Gorda (5.5 x 46) size. They will be available for in-store purchase only starting on the 16th at the Federal Cigar My Father Lounge, located in Plaistow, NH with members of the Garcia family on hand to join in the festivities. Any remaining quantity after that weekend will be available for purchase by phone or online at FederalCigar.com.

The blend of the Special F is based on the familiar S Special cigar, normally reserved for events attended by members of the Garcia family. With the Special F, however, the blend has been changed such that it stands firmly on its own as an individual cigar in both flavor and strength. Any remaining information regarding the blend is unavailable at this time, per the request of the My Father Cigar Company.

About Federal Cigar:

Federal Cigar has been providing Seacoast area New Hampshire, Southern Maine, and Northern Massachusetts with fine cigars and quality tobacco products since 1921. Serving the Portsmouth NH area and surrounding towns for the last 92 years, Federal Cigar has a long and rich history in the local community as experienced, knowledgeable, and professional tobacconists.

Federal Cigar currently has four (4) locations in the state of New Hampshire. The oldest location is in Portsmouth, followed by Dover, Epping, and the newest addition to the Federal Cigar organization – Plaistow NH. The Plaistow location features the newest and most updated Member’s Lounge, sponsored by the My Father Cigar Company, and one of the largest selections of cigars and fine tobacco in the area.

Press Release: Iconic Leaf Special Edition Recluse Draconian

March 5, 2013 By Kip Fisher

Special Edition Recluse Draconian

We are pleased to announce that we have completed the blend for our upcoming special edition release of Recluse. It is called the Recluse Draconian. It will be made in three vitolas called Sidewinders. Sidewinders are another new shape that we have created. As we did with our Kanu’ shape, the Sidewinder shape has never been done before in the cigar industry. It will remain undisclosed until its release at this years IPCPR July 13th-17th.
A few select retailers will get an advance release of the Recluse Draconian blend in three box pressed sizes. Recluse Draconian will be rolled in true Entubar fashion as is every cigar that is rolled in the Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas factory. The Recluse Draconian blend is truly exotic.

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro

Binder: Proprietary

Fillers:
Brazilian Hybrid
Piloto Cubano
Dominican
Iconic Leaf Ligero*
(leaf developed and exclusive to Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas)*

This blend was created in keeping with our philosophy of creating flavorful, well balanced blends that are smooth with many transitions. We are proud that we have been able to bring quality and innovation together. This is only the beginning.

Some more information about Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas

Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas, which means Cuban Tobacco Legends, is run by J.R. Dominguez; he comes from generations of cigar manufacturers and he wants to have the greatest factory in the Dominican Republic.

The first blend released from this factory is the Recluse. Every leaf in the Recluse, the wrapper, the filler and the binder is fermented for Two years. Additional steps taken that separates the Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas from others include 100% Entubao rolling. Every cigar that’s rolled in the TLC factory is rolled in the cuban style of ‘entubao’. Entubao means tubing. What we do is instead of bunching and pressing the filler, which can affect the draw, we take each filler leaf and roll it up into an individual tube and then we pull those three tubes together which creates three air channels. What you get with the three air channels is an effortless draw. By doing it this way you can do a better box press on the cigar. When you’re compressing the airspace on a cigar, you’re basically reducing the amount of combustion that you have because the airspace is reduced. So what you get with entubao is an effortless draw as well as a cooler, slower and straighter burn. The cigar refuses to burn hot. We have invented new shapes ; we’re blazing a new trail. The OTG on the Recluse stands for Off The Grid, because that’s the way we do our whole business model. The new shape is called Kanu’ It’s really ‘a Picasso’….it’s the perfect ‘storm’ for cigars.

AVO The Dominant 13th Limited Edition 2013

March 1, 2013 By Kip Fisher

Pinellas Park, FL – March 1, 2013. The successful AVO brand is launching a musical cigar composition “The Dominant 13th” the new 2013 Limited Edition, which was created by the passionate jazz musician and cigar connoisseur, Avo Uvezian. It has complex and promising characteristics, just like its namesake – the Dominant 13th chord. The innovative, succinct tobacco creation, in the popular and impressive Toro format, gleams in a deep brown wrapper from Ecuador.
This complex and mature cigar composition by Avo Uvezian also provides a musical inspiration. The new AVO Limited Edition 2013 offers aficionados not only a perfectly balanced cigar to enjoy, but also an excellent homage to jazz. The inside cover shows Avo Uvezian’s song, “Delightful Days”, along with a personal dedication:

“My dear friend,
Every month, I visit our tobacco fields and cigar factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic, to get inspiration and blend new cigars. The cigar you are smoking right now was composed on such a trip, resulting in an amazingly complex blend. While smoking this cigar it reminded me of the most famous and complex jazz chord, the famous Dominant 13th. Thus I composed the above song “Delightful Days” to make you experience the Dominant 13th chord while smoking my new anniversary blend.
Truly yours, Avo Uvezian“

Both in music, as well as in the composition of the finest cigars, which Avo Uvezian began in 1987, passion and perfection are the driving forces which inspire him to achieve absolute harmony in all of his symphonies. Like no other, he knows how to reflect a love of music in all the nuances of his cigars, and how to share it with every aficionado. The packaging of the new product captivates with measure and sophistication. The cigar box is innovative in its book-like design, featuring a brown matte exterior characterized by a vintage style leather-look. Inside the cigar box, a USB stick containing a brief movie clip, songs by Avo, the AVO cigar catalog and screen saver ensure the longevity of these unique compositions for Avo Uvezian’s birthday. Production of “The Dominant 13th” Limited Edition 2013 is limited to 9000 boxes worldwide. The Dominant 13th will be launched in the USA on March 28, 2013. In Europe, the launch can vary from country to country, beginning mid-April 2013.

Length 6“
Diameter 52 RG
Format Toro
Wrapper Habano 2000 Ecuador
Binder Yamasá (DR)
Filler Piloto Viso (DR), Habano Viso (DR), San Vicente Ligero (DR),
Corojo/Olor Ligero (DR), Peru Viso

Price $15.00 – (Single cigar) $195.00 – (Wooden box of 13 cigars)

Avo Uvezian will introduce his new cigar in person during his annual AVO Anniversary Tour beginning March 28th. Avo will travel to 7 different locations this year in celebration of his 87th birthday and his newest release, The Dominant 13th.

AVO 2013 ANNIVERSARY TOUR SCHEDULE

Davidoff of Geneva @ The Grand Havana Room, New York, NY March 28, 2013
Corona Cigar Company, Orlando, FL March 30, 2013
Humidor of Westmont, Westmont, IL April 5, 2013
Ambassador Fine Cigars, Scottsdale, AZ April 16, 2013
Club Humidor, San Antonio, TX April 18, 2013
Jenuwine Cigar Factory Outlet, Sterling Heights, MI May 9, 2013
Churchill’s Cigar Bar, West Bloomfield, MI May 10, 2013

Davidoff of Geneva
3001 Gateway Centre Parkway
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
FACEBOOK.COM/AVOCIGAR

WWW.AVO.COM

TWITTER.COM/AVOCIGARS

Cigarmy News – January 14, 2013

January 16, 2013 By Kip Fisher

A few worthwhile items have presented themselves this week, and I thought I’d share them with you in one “Cigarmy News” post:

1. First, a press release from Tarazona Cigars:

MIAMI, FL, January 16, 2013 – Building off the success of its Cubanacan Connecticut line, released at IPCPR 2012, Tarazona Cigars is announcing the release of the Cubanacan Habano. As with the Connecticut, the Cubanacan Habano will be available in five vitolas and housed in boxes of fifty. MSRP for the Cubanacan Habano will be between $5.35- $7.85. The Cubanacan brand is named after the Tarazona Cigar factory in Estelí, Nicaragua.

Cubanacan Habano:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
Filler: Nicaragua

Chato 4.5 x 42
Rothschild 5 x 50
Piramide 6 1/8 x 52
Churchill 7 x 50
El Gordo 6 x 60

For additional information:
Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

2. Smoke Inn and Room101 Cigars also issued a press release this week, announcing the upcoming release of the sixth in Smoke Inn’s Microblend Series – the Big Delicious.

3. I tried a few new (to me) cigars this week that were of note.

I was down in South Florida a few weeks ago, and while at a cigar shop I met Emiliano, a rep for Cipriano Cigars. As he was leaving, he passed me a petit torpedo to try. I just got around to firing it up this week, and found it very interesting. They do have a website, although it is essentially a placeholder with some contact information. So, I don’t have much information to go on beyond that brief chat with Emiliano. Based on the conversation I had with him, I believe that the company has a history in the Northeastern U.S., and is currently expanding into new markets (such as Florida). He told me the cigars are Nicaraguan puros, manufactured in Esteli, with a Jalapa/Esteli filler blend and featuring a habano wrapper. I’ll abstain from a full review since I have not yet been able to find a retailer from whom to buy a couple more to try; however, here are some initial notes on it. By my handy-dandy cigar ring gauge guide, I found it to be about a 54 ring, and 4.75″ long. Prelight, both the aroma and flavor were a very faint hay. With the addition of fire, it produced a good amount of smoke, and moderate spice over a predominant nuttiness. The cigar burned well, and the flavors remained consistent throughout – with a slight increase in the spice as I neared the end of the cigar. I could not locate the MSRP on any of their cigars, so I’m afraid I can’t offer much information on pricing. I also have not yet located a retailer – so I am in a holding pattern on this line pending more information. If you find them in your local shop let me know. I’d be interested in buying a few more to try. I’m sure most fans of Jalapa tobacco and medium strength cigars would enjoy the Cipriano. The construction was very good, and the flavor quite pleasant. Definitely worth investigating should the opportunity arise.

On the same trip, I bought a couple of other cigars at Charmed Leaf with which I was unfamiliar. They are from DUJO, a company I’d never heard of – so, of course I had to buy a couple to try in the name of science, right? The cigars are Dominican puros, with a “super secret blend of the finest tobacco available. Made in extremely small quantities and available ONLY at Charmedleaf” (per the Charmed Leaf website). DUJO also has a website, but like Cipriano above it doesn’t yet furnish many details about the cigars themselves, although I do know that they sell at Charmed Leaf for $8.75 per stick. Again, holding to only a brief synopsis of the cigar: The DUJO comes in one vitola, which is 5.5″ X 52. Mine had a slightly oily sheen to the wrapper, which made it quite smooth to the touch. The unlit aroma was faint on the wrapper; slightly less so at the foot with a bit of sweetness that reminded me of allspice. Both of mine delivered an outstanding draw – firm, but free. The flavors ranged from nutty to citrus to a sweet spice (akin but not identical to the allspice aroma before lighting). At times, the sweetness was accompanied by a savory “twang” that was reminiscent of some contraband cigars I might have had in the past. If you are into Dominican tobacco with the slightest touch of spice you should give these a try. I wouldn’t hesitate to keep a few around.

Finally, thanks to Ana at Cuenca Cigars, I had the chance to try the new Cuenca 5 Anniversary cigar. I published the press release from them last week, and will be posting a full review of the cigars later this week. Just as a teaser, I smoked the first one in preparation last night, and it was one of the best new cigars I’ve tried in a some time. I made mention of it over on The Cigarmy Facebook page, so I won’t rehash those comments here. I’ll only say that it was bold and spicy – but never approached being overwhelming. It remained remarkably flavorful. Full bodied and constructed superbly. Suffice it to say, if they are all as good as that one, Cuenca should have a great future with that cigar. So, stay tuned for the review – I should have it published by week-end.

4. Plans continue to progress for the new Show.

The only other news I have is that Craig and I are zeroing in on kicking off the new show. We have a tentative first-show date set for February 8th. There will be some big news between now and then with details on how we’ll be pushing the show out and some alliances that are forming for supporting the show (muhahaha). For the first show, I’ll be freshly back from my third trip down to the Dominican Republic to visit the Chateau de la Fuente and the CigarFamily Charitable Foundation for CFC 2013, so you don’t want to miss that.

Well, that about wraps it up for today. I hope you’re all having a great week and will stay tuned in to The Cigarmy.

Press Release: Room101 and Smoke Inn

January 15, 2013 By Kip Fisher

This just in from Smoke Inn & Room101:

West Palm Beach, Florida – In a continuing effort to create limited runs of premium cigars blended by the industry’s top manufacturers, Smoke Inn Cigars of South Florida proudly presents its sixth installment of their MicroBlend Series ,Room101 Big Delicious . The Room101 Big Delicious cigar will be a 6.25” x 42-54 Torpedo with a shaggy foot. The cigar will come in 15-count boxes with a retail of $8.95 per stick & $134.25 a box. The cigar will be produced at the Tabacos Rancho Jamastran in Danli, Honduras. The Room101 Big Delicious cigar will be comprised of a special recipe of tobaccos based off of Room101’s last successful Limited Release. The binder/filler tobaccos from Brazil, Honduras, Nicaragua, & the Dominican Republic will be adorned with a very special and limited high grade Habano 2000 wrapper.

In Smoke Inn fashion, a Room101 Big Delicious website has been created, www.room101bigdelicious.com. The site will feature a comic called “The Adventures of Swanky White & Big Delicious” chronicling Matt Booth’s and Smoke Inn Owner Abe “Big Delicious” Dababneh’s comical, and mostly fictional, journey in making the cigar. The comic will be updated regularly with new episodes. The site will be interactive and have many cool features such as entering yourself to appear in the actual comic, and winning a custom made Room101 Big Delicious chain and pendant as worn by Big Delicious in the comic.

Smoke Inn will provide special limited edition five-packs of the new cigar to all attendees of the Pre-Event Dinner to their annual Great Smoke event. The dinner will be held on February 15th, 2013 and hosted by Matt Booth. Tickets for the Pre-Event Dinner are sold on a first come, first serve basis and limited to 60 guests. Tickets can be purchased via The Great Smoke website at www.TheGreatSmoke.com. Special promotional pre-orders will begin on April 5th with a National Release Party slated for April 26th at Smoke Inn’s new World Wide Headquarters in Boynton Beach, Florida.

Previous releases in Smoke Inn’s MicroblendSeries –the Tatuaje Anarchy , Padrón SI-15 , My Father El Hijo , Arturo Fuente Solaris , and the Tatuaje Apocalypse — have received great accolades from cigar smokers all over the world. Smoke Inn proudly continues its quest to work with the world’s leading manufacturers to create limited release boutique cigars that are produced with only the highest quality premium tobaccos under the strictest supervision to guarantee the consumer a unique and exquisite experience. For more information on Smoke Inn or their MicroBlend Series , please visit www.smokeinn.com or call toll-free 1-888-SMOKES-1.

Press Release: Cuenca Cigars Introduces "5 Anniversary"

January 8, 2013 By Kip Fisher

Recent news from Cuenca, whose cigars I will be reviewing this upcoming week:

Monday, December 28th, 2012

Hollywood, Florida— Today, Miguel Cuenca has officially announced the upcoming release of Cuenca Cigar’s latest creation: the “Cuenca 5 Anniversary” cigar. The cigar is available for sale since December 2012.

“Cuenca 5 Anniversary”, is a medium to full body cigar with a full flavor profile accented with spicy notes. This blend has been specially chosen by Miguel Cuenca. Then, a group of five seasoned smokers at Cuenca Cigars of Hollywood, along with Ana Cuenca were part of the testing process. “This is how we do things at Cuenca Cigars”, said Ana Cuenca. We have reinforced our customers’ avid knowledge and palate by allowing them to freely experience the vast selection in our store. In turn, they have become even more sophisticated when making their next choice for a great smoke. When it came time to develop our cigar, we fully engaged them in the development process. Who better than our loyal customers to give us unbiased feedback!

Our goal was to blend a cigar with complexity and a lot of flavor. We did not want to come out with a mild blend; we love spicy and full bodied cigars. Even though, mild may be an easier sale; we want to be known and defined for offering a spicy and strong product. We also love to be “different”, in every possible way. Did you notice the absence of the “th” in 5? We like it like that way, and 5 is a great number for us.

“Cuenca 5 Anniversary” will have an initial batch of 500 boxes. All boxes will be signed by Miguel Cuenca. In 2013, a full line will be released using this same blend. More details will be released early next year.

“Cuenca 5 Anniversary” is a 7 x 54, Torpedo Box pressed, with carefully selected dark Habano wrapper from Nicaragua. It was aged and cured by AJ Fernandez the creator of San Lotano Cigars, a good friend of the Cuenca Family. They come in an elegant cedar box which contains 10 cigars.

Cigars will be initially available in 20 different cigar stores in the Continental U.S. and Europe. By mid 2013, the whole line will be available in 50 U.S. and European stores. The “Cuenca 5 Anniversary” line is a registered trademark of Cuenca Cigars TM and/or affiliated companies.

Mission
….the only place that will put up with your ash…..
Cuenca Cigars
1928 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
866-417-9454
954-364-7660 * Fax: 954-364-7661

Email: [email protected]
http://www.cuencacigars.com/
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Company Overview
Cuenca Cigars is a bar, a patio, a cappuccino bar situated adjacent to a “Members Only” Lounge. Enthusiasts gather for a great coffee, beer and wine at outside tables and signature cigars in lounge. Owners greet guests with a cigar in one hand and a fun attitude, providing cigars bars aren’t just a boy’s Club anymore. Their active Facebook page pitches promotions, drawings and comedy nights. It is truly an inviting aura that is unpretentious and sophisticated. Hollywood Gazette, 2011.

Press Release: Emilio Cigar to Distribute Nomad

January 4, 2013 By Kip Fisher

Even MORE news from Gary Griffith at the House of Emilio today. He has added another horse to his distribution stable. I have not yet had any of the Nomad Cigars, but based on the past lineup from Gary, I will assume they are quality sticks worthy of seeking out (although that’s a momentary assumption, lasting only until I find them on the shelf – gotta keep ’em honest, right? :)). I have to say, the growth from Emilio over the past 12 months is incredible. They have added a number of lines to their own offerings, and began distribution for several outstanding cigar makers. From Emilio:

January 4, 2012 – Fred Rewey, owner of Nomad Cigar Company, makers of Nomad cigars manufactured in Dominican Republic, and Gary Griffith, owner of Emilio Cigars, announced today that they have entered into a distribution agreement.

Under this arrangement, Emilio Cigars sales staff will bring the Nomad Cigar line to market while Fred Rewey will continue to focus on product development, brand expansion, and manufacturing.

Nomad Cigar Company was started by Rewey in 2012 and quickly leveraged Rewey’s experience with social media and online promotion. The result was Nomad hitting the spotlight early in production.

“The Nomad brand fits well with what we’re trying to accomplish,” said Griffith “and I believe will become an important addition to the portfolio.”

Rewey added: “I am truly honored to have Gary and the entire Emilio team distribute Nomad cigars. In addition to being able to partner with such a well-run infrastructure, it continues to give both Nomad and boutique cigars in general a more significant presence in a growing marketplace. The interest in Nomad since launch has been a bit overwhelming – this new relationship will enable Nomad to continue to grow in 2013 and beyond.”

The cigars will be warehoused and shipped from the Emilio Cigars facility in Vineland, NJ and should beginning shipping later in the month.

Contact Information:

Emilio Cigars
Gary Griffith
Twitter: @EmilioCigar

Nomad Cigar Company
Fred Rewey
Twitter: @Godfadr
[email protected]

Announcement: IPCPR Considers adding "Consumer Day"

December 31, 2012 By Kip Fisher

I received the email detailed below this morning from IPCPR. The news has spread quickly throughout the cigar blogs, but I wanted to post it here just out of general curiosity – how do you all feel about this? Is it something you would be interested in? And, what would be the determining factor as to whether or not you would be willing to travel to Vegas to attend? This, of course has no bearing on anything…my interest was piqued as to how the public feels about it. Leave me a comment below…

In an effort to raise funds for our continued and ever more expensive legislative battles, the IPCPR Board Trade Show Committee is planning two events to take place at the 2013 annual trade show in Las Vegas.

The first event under consideration is a Consumer Day that will take place on the last half-day of the show.

The goal of the event is to generate $100,000 for our legislative battles.
Each ticket will include a pre-packaged assortment of select cigars purchased by the IPCPR from volunteer manufacturers, as well as a chance to walk the trade show floor to meet and interface with the individuals behind the brands in the industry.
This event will be limited to the first 500 consumers who purchase tickets (ticket price TBD based on cigar selections & cost).

The second event under consideration is a Roast. This will be an elaborate event featuring:

A celebrity comedian as the host, a panel of well-known industry “roasters,” and a carefully selected “roastee.”
Tickets for the Roast will cost $ (TBD based on catering selections) and will include entry to the event, heavy hors d’ oeuvres and an open bar.
Tables and sponsorship opportunities will be available for purchase.
The roast will be open to the consumers who attended the consumer day as well as the industry and will make for a lighthearted conclusion to a busy week of work.

All money raised from the events will go directly towards funding legislative pursuits. This is an opportunity to raise significant funds without raising dues or asking for donations from the associate members. Our annual Trade Show & International Convention is a prime opportunity for us not only to create goodwill with consumers who wish to view our industry from the inside, but also to raise funds for our ongoing legislative battles.

As the IPCPR continues to defend the industry against government legislation and regulation, the fight only becomes costlier. With this in mind, the IPCPR is looking ahead to the future funds needed to protect our industry. We believe establishing a high-end Consumer Day and Roast will provide a continued revenue stream in the future. We ask for your support in this important matter.

Press Release: Emilio to begin Distribution of Epicurean Cigars

December 14, 2012 By Kip Fisher

December 14, 2012 – Steven Ysidron, President of Epicurean Cigars, and Gary Griffith, owner of Emilio Cigars announced today that they have entered into a joint distribution agreement.

Under the terms of the agreement Epicurean Cigars will now be shipped from the Emilio Cigars facility in Vineland, NJ and added to the portfolio of products of the Emilio Cigars sales staff.

Ysidron, formerly with Savinelli, USA, has had a long career in the industry, and is now producing his own line, Epicurean Cigars. “We are very excited to be a part of what Emilio Cigars are doing. They represent the integrity and commitment to quality boutique cigars that has long been a passion for me and my family,” said Ysidron.

Griffith reiterated: “We welcome Steve to the family, and look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership. I am fully dedicated to the mission of bringing an array of quality boutique cigars to a broader market, whether under the Emilio Cigars mark, or the mark of other equally dedicated and passionate manufacturers.”

This agreement will free Ysidron to stay focused on new product development and production oversight and allow him to expand his distribution into new markets. Distribution will shift to the Emilio Cigars facility during the first week of January, 2013.

Press Release: Emilio Cigars to begin distribution of Ezra Zion

November 30, 2012 By Kip Fisher

Timely with yesterday’s Ezra Zion Reagan review, we have news from Emilio Cigars and Ezra Zion today:

Press Release: November 30, 2012

Kyle, Chris, & the Don, the owners of Ezra Zion Cigar Company and [formerly] CigarFederation, and Gary Griffith, owner of Emilio Cigars, announced today that they have entered into a nationwide distribution agreement. To satisfy the rapidly expanding demand for the super-boutique Ezra Zion product line the Emilio sales staff will service new and existing accounts.

“When we launched Ezra Zion Cigar Company at IPCPR in August, we were overwhelmed by the positive response and volume of orders.” said Chris, “Keeping up with the demand for our cigars and delivering a supreme, quality smoking experience is paramount to our company. Joining forces with Gary Griffith and the House of Emilio will allow us to do that even better!”

“We started Ezra Zion with the idea of making cigars that you and your buddies would make if you made a cigar. To us, smoking is a celebration and an experience to be had, not just a hobby. Partnering with Gary and his staff will bring that celebration to a shop near you.

The Inception and the Reagan lines have arrived at the Emilio Cigars warehouse in Vineland, NJ and will begin shipping immediately.

“I am delighted to be able to help this outstanding boutique manufacturer benefit from our existing shipping and billing facilities, and even more happy that we were able to make this arrangement with such passionate new cigar makers” said Griffith.

“Through videos and social media, we want to continue to bring innovation and insight into our cigar journey. Whether we are at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, Ca. for a Reagan/Two If By Tea cigar pairing…in Nicaragua creating new blends…or on our ranch in Texas shooting an M-14 with a cigar burning, we want to bring cigar lovers everywhere into our world and take the journey with us.” added Chris.

Keep up with the Ezra Zion Cigar Company on EzraZion.com. Follow on Twitter @EzraZionCigars