There is a Full Bodied Ligero Capadura for You
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...
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...
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...
Arandoza’s Battle of the Bands – Blue
Arandoza’s Battle of the Bands – Blue Arandoza Cigars is a family owned company that apparently started early 2011, launching its first line of cigars called Blue Label in 2012, with light blue bands. This cigar was reviewed by my compatriot in October 2012 and he gave it a 3.5 out of 5. At the 2013 IPCPR, Arandoza announced the “rebirth” of the medium bodied Blue Label line with a...
Arandoza’s Battle of the Bands – White
Arandoza’s Battle of the Bands – White Arandoza Cigars is a family owned and operated company that apparently started early in 2011 with the stated intention of combining their knowledge of tobacco, passions for cigars and hard work to develop and market a unique line of cigars. A large part of the uniqueness comes from Arndoza’s approach to the blending of tobaccos. All of...
