Find a Medium Capadura for Yourself
According to the tobacconist university glossary, capadura is Spanish for the “second” growth plant leaves. After the tobacco plant has been harvested/primed, the stalk is trimmed down and leaves allowed to grow again. This practice was common in Cuba where the farmers would use the second growth for their own consumption. Reportedly, this practice is most common with Pelo De Oro tobacco...
Capture a Mild Capadura for Yourself
According to the internet, the Capadura brand has a history that stretches back into the late 1800’s. In its present form, Capadura is a brand purchased out of General Cigar that is imported and distributed by Luba Cigars Corporation based in Miami. Luba Cigars is run by Ruth Elizabeth Batista, who spent much of her life in the production and marketing sides of the tobacco business in the...
Cuban Stock Exquisito Libertado Again
Back in November 2013 my compatriot reviewed the Exquisito Limitado by Cuban Stock and awarded it an overall score of 4.0. I recently tested the same cigar from Cuban Stock and we decided that another review could be interesting. Cuban Stock is actually Crown David Inc. doing business as Cuban Stock and the company was founded by Yaniv Levy back in 1995. As explained to me by Yaniv at the 2013...
Even Lawyers Would Like This “RICO”
Guillermo RICO is responsible for the quality of Gran Habano cigars, which enjoy a reputation for above average quality and flavor at reasonable prices. Guillermo is the third generation of Rico’s associated with Gran Habano. The company’s factory near Danli, Honduras makes 3 separate blends – #1 a mild cigar with a Connecticut wrapper, #3 a medium bodied cigar in a Habano wrapper...
The Russians Are Here!!! Glasnost and Perestroika for cigars!
In 2011, a pair of Russians on rented Harley Davidsons were touring in the US Southwest and they decided to found a US expansion of their Russian cigar business, thankfully using primarily Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos and not their “local” seed. Maxim Privezentsev and Vladimir Roshchen paired up with local Texans in Amarillo and launched the Total Flame brand. Their attachment to...
