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New Releases La Aroma de Cuba has announced a line extension for the first time. They are adding a 5 1/4 x 56 called Duque. Obviously, this is to cater to the demand for large ring cigars. it should be in the retailers soon. Romeo y Julietta announced this week a new cigar entitled the Romeo. It is said to be full bodied made in the Dominican Republic. Another App Cigar Boss, previously...
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He Learned From the Master Don Nelson, NBA player, coach, and executive was just elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. When he spoke to the press on hearing of his election, he commented that he was in his backyard smoking a cigar. A 5 time NBA champion with the Boston Celtics, not only did he learn his basketball prowess from the legendary Red Auerbach, but perhaps also his love...
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News and Notes Did you know there is a cigar finder app available for Android and iPhones? They just came out with an update for the Android platform. The app, lists places to smoke and buy sticks all over the world. I downloaded the app and while it doesn’t have every shop and bar, it certainly has some. Definitely, worth having. Sad News Legendary boxing writer and all around bon...
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A Sad Note Rolando Reyes, Sr. passed away last week at the age of 89. Born in Cuba in 1924 he was a lifelong ‘cigar guy’ starting the ‘Los Aliados’ brand in Cuba. When the factory was nationalized he refused to work and was sent out to pick rice as manual labor. He is best known for his Puros Indios brand which is run by his grandson today. Hailed as a mentor and...
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New Cigars The last week brought some news in the industry. Tow companies referred to new cigar releases in their news. Miami Cigar and Company, exclusive U.S. distributors of La Aurora, announced that they will make a limited availability La Aurora 107 Salomon. The La Aurora 107 line, introduce to commemorate the 107th anniversary of the factory, has been well received. This new shape...
Miami Cigar & Company Announces La Aurora 107 Salomon
Yesterday, Miami Cigar and Company, the exclusive U.S. distributor for La Aurora, announced that it would add a limited edition Salomon to the La Aurora 107 line. This line was originally conceived to celebrate the 107th anniversay of the La Aurora brand. Originally released 2 years ago on the 107th Anniversary of La Aurora the 107 consists of a Ecuadorian Sun Grown Wrapper with Dominican...
