Posts Tagged ‘Gran Habano’

Breakfast at Drapers for this year’s Little Puff

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It looks like there’s some buzz about this year’s “Little Puff” in Washington DC. The little puff is only little name and it’s actually kind of a big deal:

The “Little Puff” is Draper’s signature fundraiser, an intimate gathering of cigar lovers (limited to 300 people). Proceeds from ticket sales and the auction benefit three local academic scholarships (The Erik Kristensen Memorial Scholarship in honor of a Navy SEAL killed in action; The Pat Krimm Scholarship & The Anne Berman Memorial Scholarship).

Press Release: Gran Habano Announces Zulu Zulu

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Gran Habano is releasing their first member of their STK line. It’s a personal blend of George Rico called Zulu Zulu. The cigar appears to be a Lancero Size coming in at a 7 1/2 x 40 with a pig tail finish. This cigar will have an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan filler. According to the press release, this cigar was created years ago exclusively for George Rico’s private collection, by George himself, this will be the first time it is officially released to the public. This story sounds a lot like another private relase.

Press Release: Two Guys Smoke Shop 26th Anniversary

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Salem NH (April 18, 2011) – Two Guys Smoke Shop of Salem, Nashua, and Seabrook, New Hampshire will be celebrating its 26th Anniversary on September 21, by giving away a classic automobile, a 1936 Cadillac Fleetwood.

Two Guys, a popular New England Cigar Shop has not only become known for its great retail cigar shops but also for its elaborate anniversary events which have included everything from giving away motorcycles, a Hummer H2 automobile, elaborate trips and cash. They’ve hosted game show presentations and put together a mixed martial arts event. They even gave away a tanker truck of 10,000 gallons of gasoline during the gas crunch and just last year they gave away 250 minted pure silver bars and an authentic Rolls Royce Silver Spur automobile for their “silver” anniversary.

Cigar Review: Gran Habano Azteca

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A while back the good people at Gran Habano cigars asked a few bloggers to take part in a cigar tasting on a new cigar that was coming out. They exploited our passion for cigars in a good way by soliciting us to help tweak the blend of the new Azteca cigar that was due on the market. They listened to what we liked about the first batch and what was missing before putting forth this final effort. I am honored that they asked for my opinion and thank them for the opportunity.

According to an article over at Cigar Advisor, Azteca is the company’s first departure from the established Gran Habano flavor profile. According to the younger Rico, “There has never been a Gran Habano, until

News: World’s Largest Cigar/Gran Habano Corojo #5

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Famous Cigars is hold their expo this week and I will be in attendance thanks to a press pass extended to me. At the event Gran Habano Cigars will be unveiling there new Corojo #5.

This is going to be called the “Gigante” which means very large or giant.In this case, the word Giant fits the bil. This is a real cigar made with the long fillers you would find in any cigar shop. The difference here is the size. The length is 18.9 feet, with a width of 3.3 feet and a height of 5.2. I have no idea what the gauge would be.

Cigar Review: Gran Habano Azteca

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So a few weeks ago on Twitter the person who handles the account for Gran Habano Cigars reached out to me and asked if I would like to be on a tasting panel for the pre-release of the Azteca which is their new Maduro. Having liked the cigars produced by them in the past I jumped on board. I smoked one the day they arrived and this is the 3rd one I am smoking. The good news is that I have been reaching for these cigars not letting them sit and dreading reviewing them. Just how much do I like them, well there is only one way to find out… Come inside and read more :)

Cigar: Gran Habano Azteca
Size: 6 x 54 (Toro)
Wrapper: Mexico (Double Maduro)
Binder: Mexico
Filler: Panama & Nicaragua
Strength: Medium

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