Ah the power of social media, and what one can learn on Twitter. Dion Giolito who’s bio reads, “Cigar Brand owner – illlusione – Cruzado – Epernay – Cuchillos Cubanos – Stray Dog – Singularé 2010 EL. Straight-up boutique cigars for heavy cigar enthusiasts” shared with the cigar community his changes for the Cruzado Packaging. From a band tweak to slimmer boxes for the retailers the subtle changes seem to be a huge plus.
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Well by this time next week I will be in New Orleans for IPCPR and the Big Easy will never be the same. Tops on my list will be Cafe Du Monde in the morning before the trade show and of course the Twitter Brother Of The Leaf Cocktail Hour where we will be presenting Jerry Cruz with checks that were raised during the JJ4JJ fundraiser.
And now for the Sunday Links which will be on hiatus next weekend.
Posted in Sunday Links Tags: casa magna, Epernay, illusione, Nestor Miranda, rocky patel 3 Comments »It’s contest time! (contest closed) Leave a comment at the end of the review to win a 5 pack of Illusione Epernay smokes. This is a quick contest. The winner will be announced on Sunday July 19th. According to the Illusione website the Epernay debuted through the ECCJ 15th limited release. From that blend the [...]
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