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Press Release: Quesada Q d’etat

Posted by acigarsmoker on December 9th, 2011
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The Q d’etat line represents a symbolic revolt against the unfair taxation practices and mistreatment of the premium cigar industry. The brand is intended to create awareness of the dangers increased government regulation and taxation will produce, specifically the FDA’s desire to regulate premium cigars. There will be three sizes, released at different dates, of 1,000 ten-count boxes. Each box will contain a form to register for membership in Cigar Rights of America. The first of the three sizes is a figurado called the “Molotov” and will be released in January.

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Quesada Oktoberfest – Cigar Review & Contest

Posted by acigarsmoker on August 18th, 2011
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I think one of the things I miss the most is the ability to light up at a bar drinking an ice cold beer from the tap. Thankfully there are a few places here in Gotham where you can do this although it has become increasingly more difficult.

Earlier this year Matasa in Santiago, Dominican Repuiblic announced they would release a cigar meant specifically to smoke while drinking beer, an Oktoberfest style beer. At first I was skeptical because unless you have a man cave or a friendly neighborhood B&M that allows you to BYOB the chances to properly enjoy such a cigar might be rare. The cigars are available in two sizes, Bavarian (5.5 x 52) and Über (6 x 65). The MSRP of the Quesada Oktoberfest $7.95 and $8.95 respectively.

The cigars are due out later this month.

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Casa Magna Domus Magnus Limitada – Cigar Review

Posted by acigarsmoker on June 24th, 2011
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Due to come out in 10 count boxes sometime near the trade show the Casa Magna Domus Magna is made at Plasencia Cigars in Nicaragua. The cigars are blended by Manuel Quesada and the Plasencia family and is set to be released in two sizes. The Maximus (6.5 x 55/$9.95) and the Optimus (5.75 x 52/$8.95). The cigars are box pressed with a pigtail cap.

According to Quesada, “It’s a totally different blend. The wrapper is a sun-grown Jalapa wrapper, and we have blended for the wrapper. It’s a totally different taste. I would consider them a little stronger and a totally different direction in the taste.” Which leads me to ask why they are releasing them under Casa Magna and not a new limited edition line. Suffice to say there is a few aspects of the cigar industry I just don’t get. I mean if you aren’t a fan of the line you might not try these. If you are a fan of the line, you might not like that they are different.

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Fonseca 120th Anniversary – Cigar Review

Posted by acigarsmoker on April 8th, 2011
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According to the distribution company of the Fonseca CXX, “In the year 1891, a Cuban by the name of Don Fonseca gave his name to the delicious cigars he manufactured and the Fonseca brand was born. Over the past 120 years, a period spanning the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, Fonseca has become a world re-known brand. In celebration of this important moment in history of Fonseca, Sag Imports will be releasing 120,000 cigars in three different sizes.

The Fonseca CXX, 120 Years comes in 3 sizes, 6 3/8 x 46 (Corona / $6.95 MSRP); 5 7/8 x 52 (Robusto / $7.50 MSRP) and 4 7/8 x 60 (Gordo / $7.95 MSRP).

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Quesada Espana – Cigar Review

Posted by acigarsmoker on March 14th, 2011
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The Quesada Espana is currently available only in Spain, but there were some floating around the Pro Cigar Festival. Thanks to a friend I was able to get a sample of these to smoke. As of now the Quesada family is undecided if they should release these in the American market as well. The cigar is blended to fit what the Spanish smoker wants. They prefer cigars with lighter wrappers and smaller ring gauges. As a result these come in a corona (5.5 x 42); short robusto (4 x 50); and a traditional robusto (5 x 50) The cigars sell from €5.50 to €6.35.

Although the cigars were aimed at the Cuban taste profile, the cigar is meant to stand on its own, so that the Spanish smoker will find it comparable with his regular Cuban smokes.

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Casa Magna Colorado Lancero – Cigar Review

Posted by acigarsmoker on March 9th, 2011
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The Casa Magna Colorado Lancero has begun to hit retailers shelves. Unlike traditional lancero cigars the Casa Magna is 3/4 of an inch longer, with a 40 ring gauge instead of 38. According to Manuel Quasada, “In the late 70s thin cigars sold. We sold thousands of them every month. Then all of a sudden, they died.” Last year, the cigar was offered as part of the Emperador Collector’s Box which contained four sizes. The box sets are believed to have sold out from the retailers who had them.

Casa Magna Colorado Lanceros will have a suggested retail price of $12.95 per cigar, and will be packed in boxes of 7 cigars. Why seven? “They look beautiful,” said Quesada, “and it’s a good sale unit.” Seven cigars at that price keeps the total box below $100. Before local tobacco taxes, that is.

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Cigar Review: Fonseca Especial

Posted by acigarsmoker on July 7th, 2010
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I first found out about this cigar at Cigar Expo while talking to Pete Johnson. In the booth next to him was Terrence from Matasa/Quesada and he asked if I was Barry from acigarsmoker.com. After being stunned that I was recognized we spoke about the review I did on the Tributo and he mentioned this cigar was coming out in a few weeks and he would love to send me some for review. I told him it wasn’t necessary but I would graciously accept his offer and review them and that is how we got to this point.

Cigar: Fonseca Especial
Size: 6 x 52 (Robusto)
Wrapper: Criollo 98 (Honduras)
Binder: Criollo 98 (Dominican)
Filler: Dominican Ligero
Strength: Full

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Cigar Review: Quesada Tributo

Posted by acigarsmoker on June 18th, 2010
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The other night at our event on the rooftop of Rick’s Cabaret the owner of Fume Cigars gifted me with a few Quesada Tributo cigars for review. The Tributo cigar has been something I have been looking forward to smoking since I heard of its release. A follow up to the Quesada 35th Anniversary the cigar utilizes a special hybrid wrapper which was created using the seeds of the Corojo, Habano 2000, Habano Vuelta Arriba and Sumatra in Ecuador. The cigar itself is a tribute to members of the Quesada family who have passed on. It comes in 4 sizes.

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Cigar Review: Quesada Serie Limitada

Posted by acigarsmoker on November 13th, 2009

This past week I made it to the Davidoff shop on Madison Ave to meet up with Mauricio from Costa Rica Cigars and to meet Michael Herklots the General Manager of Davidoff in New York City. The Davidoff store on Madison Ave is the place to go to enjoy The Good Life especially on Wednesday [...]

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Sunday Links

Posted by acigarsmoker on October 25th, 2009

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. The cigar community is the most tight knit community in the world. About 2 weeks ago the list of Tatuaje retailers for the Drac and the Boris were released. This year is the hardest year to date to try and track down some of these great [...]

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