Posts Tagged ‘Nestor Miranda’

Humo Jaguar – Cigar Review

Posted by acigarsmoker on September 15th, 2011
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This past winter, the Honduran Cigar Festival known has Humo Jaguar took place and one of the events was a blind tasting. The tasting was open to those who grow tobacco Honduras. Each participant submitted a new and original blend and after 200 judges smoked the entries, the winner was from Nestor Plasencia. Fast forward a few months and Miami Cigar & Company introduced the cigar at the IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas.

The cigar a Honduran Puro is available in 3 sizes, Robusto (5 x 52); Corona Gorda (6 x 52) and Gigante (6 x 60). The cigars have begun to ship and should be making an appearance in local humidors real soon if they have not already.

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Changing of the Guard at Miami Cigar & Company

Posted by acigarsmoker on July 12th, 2011
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Three years ago the Miranda family experienced something that no family can ever be prepared for. After a four year fight with cancer, Mariana and Nestor’s son Danny passed away. “This was the most difficult situation I have ever had to deal with” said Nestor. Not only did this affect their family but it also had direct implications to Miami Cigar, Danny was everything to the company.

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Artwork: Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve

Posted by acigarsmoker on June 30th, 2011

Here is a sneak peak at the finished artwork of the limited edition Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve. The cigar is set to be released at the annual IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas in mid July, 2011 and should be in retailers shortly thereafter.    

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Q & A with Jose Blanco

Posted by acigarsmoker on June 28th, 2011
Jose, thank you for taking the time to teach me more and more about tobacco everytime we meet. As a fellow Yankee fan we share a common bond that is only surpassed by our love of cigars. I look toward the time when we can sit back and enjoy a cigar together.

News recently rocked the cigar world that Jose Blanco was stepping down from his position at La Aurora and retiring. Now that the dust has settled we got to catch up with Jose Blanco who is currently enjoying himself on a European vacation. During our brief conversation, one can read between the lines and say he left the door open a bit for a return to the cigar industry and this might not be the end of his career.

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IPCPR 2011: La Aurora Sneak Peak

Posted by acigarsmoker on June 22nd, 2011

With the trade show in Las Vegas inching closer and closer, some details were released exclusively to acigarsmoker.com about the new offerings from La Aurora. This trade show will be the first with Guillermo Leon as the new owner of the oldest factory in the Dominican Republic. Not much should change as Senor Leon has been at the helm for a while, but the amount of new releases coming from the company shows they are ready to proceed full steam ahead.

The production of the La Aurora 107 Maduro may not be ready for sampling at the show, but there are plenty of others to keep those interested as it looks like another banner trade show should be in the cards.

MSRP is to be determined, and more details to follow!

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Video: Nestor Miranda Day May 6th

Posted by acigarsmoker on April 27th, 2011

This morning many members of the blogosphere got a copy of this video with a request to share it with our readers. For those who do not know yet, May 6th 2011 is Nestor Miranda Day where many tobacconists around the country will be taking part. Patrons of participating shops will receive a free Nestor Miranda Art Deco cigar.

Video after the jump…

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Press Release: National Nestor Miranda Day

Posted by acigarsmoker on April 14th, 2011

Miami, FL, 14 April 11 … Miami Cigar & Company is back at it again, always willing to show their gratitude to the cigar smoking community, they have decided to bring back the heralded National Nestor Miranda Cigar Day. On Friday, May 6th, all authorized Nestor Miranda Collection retailers will participate and enjoy all of [...]

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News: Nestor Miranda to Release New Cigar at IPCPR

Posted by acigarsmoker on April 10th, 2011
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Last week on Twitter, Miami Cigar & Company released a tweet of a box pressed cigar that was being smoked. The cigar, which was labeled a test blend had many curious to what it was. Well, tonight that cat is out of the proverbial bag.

The Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve will be released in a limited edition of 1,000 boxes. The cigars made at the My Father factory under the watch of Jose Pepin Garcia, will feature a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, with a Nicaraguan binder and filler. The cigars come hot on the heels of another Miami Cigar & Company release which utilizes similar components, La Sirena.

These box pressed beauties will be 6.25″ x 52 in a torpedo vitola and are expected to retail at or below, $10.00 before local taxes. The cigars will be made available to order in Las Vegas at the annual IPCPR trade show which begins July 17th .

More details as they become available.

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In Memoriam: Gary J. Arzt

Posted by acigarsmoker on April 2nd, 2011
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Born in February of 1941, Gary J. Arzt has seen more then I could ever imagine before his passing the morning of April 2nd, 2011.

I first met Gary through a series of emails in the winter of 2008/2009. Gary reached out to me to let me know he had been reading my site and enjoyed it very much. We discussed a love of cigars and Gary had told me how manufacturers had begun to take note of me. He helped broker the first ever advertiser I had on this website, and he put me in the eyes of Miami Cigar & Company who I have developed a close personal relationship with over the years. I owe a lot to Gary J. Arzt.

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La Aurora Broadway Launch @ Cigar Inn

Posted by acigarsmoker on December 22nd, 2010
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On December 20th, 2010 La Aurora Cigars launched their latest blend which is specific for the New York market called Broadway. The cigar which I reviewed last week was met with much fanfare by those in attendance. Those who smoked the cigar at the event that I got a chance to talk with raved about the cigar.

This past summer the stte of New York passed a 75% OTP tax which has effected the cigar prices tremendously. According Guillermo León…

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Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Art Deco

Posted by acigarsmoker on December 3rd, 2010
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The first time I had this cigar was back at IPCPR in August when I was lucky enough to be invited to have a drink with Jason Wood, Rene Castenada and Nestor Miranda at the Rusty Nail in New Orleans. We sat around and drank some Abita beer when Nestor offered me one of the Art Deco smokes. The atmosphere can definitely make a cigar that is why I waited til now to review this cigar that has a bit of a buzz around it.

The smoke is available in tins of 21, and are produced by My Father Cigars for Miami Cigar & Company and marks a departure for sticks created at the My Father Factory. “We wanted to get Pepin out of his comfort zone, which is using Nicaraguan tobacco,” said Nestor Miranda. “He accepted the challenge and came out with an amazing blend using 40% Dominican tobacco.”

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Cigar Review: La Sirena

Posted by acigarsmoker on November 18th, 2010
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La Sirena is the newest cigar to be distributed by Miami Cigar & Company and it is being produced by the My Father factory in Nicaragua. If that wasn’t reason enough to be excited. the cigar features a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. But before we get into the particulars allow me to give you some back story about this cigar.

I first got to smoke a few of these when the concept was coming close to reality. Having known brand ambassador Arielle Ditkowich and her family for some time I was asked to try one and that first one left me less then impressed. But then again any cigar short of the mildest of mild would of done that time. It was 11:00 I hadn’t had my morning coffee or breakfast. The strength of the cigar was multiplied at that time of the morning. Well fast forward a few weeks and I smoked one under proper smoking conditions and it was at that time I fell in love with these sticks.

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Friday News: IPCPR Version

Posted by acigarsmoker on August 13th, 2010
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There are so many updates that I decided to come back a day early. Here are some memories and information about new cigars. The list is long and will continue tomorrow as well.

I guess everyone wants to know how IPCPR and to be honest I found it a little overwhelming even with crowds much lighter then normal. I pretty much took a lot of time to be a spectator and I wandered the floor looking at new products and only taking the time to introduce myself if the person was not busy. After all this is a show for retailers first, press second.

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Press Release: Tatiana adds Cognac Flavor

Posted by acigarsmoker on August 6th, 2010

Tatiana adds new Cognac flavored cigars Two frontmarks will debut at 78th IPCPR Trade Show in New Orleans MIAMI, FL — August 9, 2010 — Tatiana Cigars, the leader in flavored cigars, announces the addition of two Cognac blended sizes to their flavored cigar line. Distributed by Miami Cigar & Co., the debut also marks [...]

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