Posts Tagged ‘My Father Cigars’

Tatuaje Wolfman – Cigar Review

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Pete Johnson has returned with his version of the Monster Mash…. Each and every Halloween he returns to his lab to create a new monster, and hopefully a graveyard smash. The Wolfman is the 4th release in the series with the 1st being the Frank, 2nd Drac, and 3rd The Face. In the second year there was also an actor’s series release in the Boris. The cigars are released in 666 dress boxes (shaped like a coffin) and 1300 regular boxes of 10.

I recently drove to Philadelphia with some friends, and hung out with Pete at Holt’s on Walnut before heading to the Oyster Bar for dinner. Over the course of the day we discussed his music career, future releases, and IPCPR. When I arrived there were only 4 non-dress boxes left, and within 5 minutes those were gone.

TAA 2011 Exclusive by Tatuaje – Cigar Review

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The TAA stands for the Tobacconist Association of America is based out of Chicago, Illinois and was born in 1968 by visionary retail tobacconist. They meet yearly, with the next meeting in 2012 in Los Cabos (America group, meeting in Mexico, go figure!). To find out more about the TAA visit them on the web at http://fujipub.com/taa/. This is the first year Tatuaje has released a cigar that is available only through TAA members. Rather then list those stores here, visit Smoking Stogie for their review and a list of shops that will carry the cigar.

According to UpDown Cigar (one of the retailers selling this smoke)….

Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition 2011 – Cigar Review

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Today’s smoke is the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Limited Edition. According to Uptown Cigar Company,

With a total of only 3,700 boxes made, this is the first limited edition cigar made solely by Master Blender Jaime Garcia. A Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper from a lower priming, a Nicaraguan Pelo de Oro binder, and 2 Cuban-seed Nicaraguan leaves for the filler, this full bodied smoke has a similar taste to the original Jaime Garcia, except the cigar is MUCH richer and more refined in depth and flavor.

The cigars come 16 in a box, with a twist. The Broadleaf wrapper is on 15 of the sticks, while 1 features a Connecticut share which might be the wrapper used in 2012.

Smoke Inn My Father El Hijo – Cigar Review

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o far 2011 has been a good vintage for Smoke Inn. Earlier this year the man behind the chain of tobacco shops in Flordia launched the first of his microblend series with the release of the Tatuaje Anarchy. The cigar which has really done well with age was followed by the Padron 6 x 60, a first in that ring gauge for Padron.

The third installment of the 4 part series is from My Father Cigars and called the El Hijo. The cigar will feature a select 2009 harvest Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with binder and fillers from Nicaragua. The cigar will come in a 5.5 x 52 with an unfinished foot. Only 650 boxes of 15 are being made, and the cigar is labeled as medium to full-bodied. Pre-Orders are now being taken over at Smoke Inn, and they are selling fast so get your order in today!

New Offerings From My Father Cigars

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I might be a little late to the program but I had a cool conversation with Jose Ortega on the phone today and we spoke about the new cigars coming out at IPCPR next week in Las Vegas. There are two cigars of note about to be unveiled from the My Father factory in Nicaragua. Both cigars are high on my wish list, especially a box purchase of one of them …

Read more to find out which one has been chomping at the bit to order a box.

Forcade Cigars set to unveil Changes For “Giralda”

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MIAMI, FL.- (11 July 2011). Forcade Cigars will proudly reveal new cigar ring and boxes for its “Giralda” brand at the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) next Monday July 18th, at The Venetian Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV, presentation that will be available in the market starting on August 2011.

Tatuaje La Verite Vintage 2009 – Cigar Review

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According to Tobacco Plaza on Long Island where I purchased these, “The Tatuaje Verite 2009 is an extremely limited edition cigar that will, like all of Pete Johnson’s limited production cigars, sell out fast and be gone from existence in no time at all.”

“La Verite began as an idea that Pete had when he first saw the tobacco growing in the Garcia Family first wholly owned farm in 2007. He realized the tobacco was going to be spectacular and after the tobacco was harvested and undergoing the fermentation process, it dawned on him that it was perfect for a single farm vintage cigar. Much like a single vineyard wine, La Verite showcases the soil where the tobacco was grown. The seed varietal varies from year to year based on the crop planted and the tobacco yield.

Smoke Inn Microblend Series & Radio Show

Abe from Smoke Inn in Florida has sent out information on his third micro-blend series cigar to be released this year. You may recall that earlier in 2011 was the Tatuaje Anarchy, followed by the Padron 6 x 60. Well this time it is my My Father Cigars and called the El Hijo. The cigar will feature a select 2009 harvest Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with binder and fillers from Nicaragua. The cigar will come in a 5.5 x 52 with an unfinished foot. Only 650 boxes of 15 are being made, and the cigar is being labeled as medium to full bodied. These should be available in August of 2011.

With Cigar Dave no longer being carried in South Florida, there was a void in the airwaves for those seeking Cigar information. Well, Abe has stepped up to that, and this Saturday he launches Kiss My Ash radio on 94.3 WZZR from 9am to 10am Eastern time. The show which can be heard live and on-line can listen to on-line via the website, kissmyashradio.com

Tatuaje M80 – Cigar Review

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About a week ago I was on the phone with a friend telling him that I was going to order some M80′s while I was riding the elevator in my building. What happened was almost comical as an older woman overheard me, and began yelling at me about fireworks being illegal. I tried to explain to her it was the name of the cigar but the woman didn’t want to hear it. This new tenant made my life hell over the next couple of days as she called the new landlord to tell him I was selling fireworks. As I was driving to work I got a call from the offices of my landlord telling me that if I am selling fireworks I would be evicted and reported to the police. I told the office this was the name of a cigar, and the woman made something out of nothing because she only heard part of a personal phone call. Over and done with right? Wrong!. The next day one of the partners that own the building called me saying he never heard of the cigar and he was a cigar smoker. Well after convincing him to call Two Guys Smoke Shop to ask about the M80 he relented and I haven’t heard from him since.

La Bomba – Pre-Release – Cigar Review

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The latest offering from Eddie Ortega and Erik Espinosa, collectively known as EO Brands is the La Bomba. There first new release since joining the Rocky Patel stables, should rest any doubts about their relationship with the My Father factory. In fact, when I had a chance to talk with Eddie Ortega for a few minutes at Cigar Fest the first thing I asked him was, “who made the cigar”. That answer was My Father.

I guess I should be fair and give Eddie and Erik a little grief since we got on the case of a certain manufacture about his lack of originality. La Bomba looks like a Pepin firecracker, not so much in size but rather because of the long fuse pig tail cap. But I guess we will also let them slide because after all they are part of that family.

Event: Michael Herklots Birthday & Charity Fundraiser

The Carnegie Club

For the last six years Michael Herklots has opted to celebrate his birthday differently then many. Instead of making it a day about him, he chooses to give back to the experiences that made him the person he is today. As a graduate of Killingly High School he knows first hand how funding isn’t always there for the students as states struggle to pass budgets that often remove programs. Each year he has put together a stellar fundraiser that makes those in attendance happy to give to the cause.

News: Details of the Tatuaje Avion Emerge

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Pete Johnson, owner of Tatuaje who labels himself a lifestyle brand designer recently changed his twitter icon to allow us a sneak peek at the new Avion band.

The cigar was originally rumored to be a limited edition but according to Pete, The Avion will be a regular production available in one size, a 6 3/4 x 48/52 box pressed perfecto. He went on to add, the cigar is called simply 11, for the year of the release. The box will state, 20 – 11′s (count/name) and the MSRP is expected to be $9.50/$10.00.

A larger, click-able version of the band after the jump…

Tatuaje La Casita Criolla – Cigar Review

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Those who love to collect cars for road racing will all tell you about American muscle cars. Cars like the Challenger, Charger, Ford Mustang, Shelby Mustang and the Ford Cobra. Never has someone talked about an American Puro as a collectible cigar. in fact I am not sure if anyone has ever created an American Puro. According to Pete, the American Puro has existed for years.

La Casita Criolla which translate to “The Creole Cottage” is made up of 100% Connecticut Broadleaf tobacco. This can cause some confusion which Pete cleared up some via his Facebook page some months ago.

Press Release: Two Guys Smoke Shop 26th Anniversary

Two Guys Smoke Shop

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.

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