An Extra From Azan

An Extra From Azan

Feb 14

Roberto Pelayo Duran has a long career in the cigar industry, partly in production and partly with the distribution organization of Cubatabaco, the Cuban state tobacco company.  This distribution organization, Habanos S.A. formed in 1994, controls the promotion, distribution, and export of Cuban cigars and other tobacco products worldwide for Cubatabaco.  In 2000, Altadis purchased a 50%...

There is a Full Bodied Ligero Capadura for You

There is a Full Bodied Ligero Capadura for You

Jan 29

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...

There is a Full Bodied Ligero Capadura for You

There is a Full Bodied Ligero Capadura for You

Jan 19

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

Find a Medium Capadura for Yourself

Jan 18

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...

Cuban Stock Exquisito Libertado Again

Cuban Stock Exquisito Libertado Again

Jan 15

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”

Even Lawyers Would Like This “RICO”

Jan 08

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...