What is in a Name?
July 21, 2008 by Tommy · Leave a Comment
Who owns the rights to Cuban names and stores?
Altadis SA purchased 50% of Habanos SA (prompted by Altadis S.A. influence). In 2001 Habanos S.A. decided to dramatically change the way they make and market cigars. This change was carried out over a three year period. Read more
Cuban Trinidad…
July 5, 2008 by Tommy · Leave a Comment
Cuban Trinidad Grand Panetela were only available as a diplomatic gift.
Post-revolution brand Released in 1969, but only commercially available since 1997. In 1997 the Cuban Trinidad Grand Pantela was never sold again or to the general public. Read more
Buy the Godfather a Cigar (or a cup of coffee)!Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona
June 28, 2008 by Tommy · Leave a Comment
Cuban Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona a cigar before it`s time…
The early 1990s were wonderful years for Cuban cigars. Production was relatively small, not rushed, and the cigars coming out of Havana at that time were particularly fine smokes.
The Hoyo de Monterrey Double Corona was the greatest cigar made in the world at that time. It is the only cigar to ever score a 99 rating right out of the box – “Pretty impressive” without any aging.
I still wonder to this day what was the one percent flaw that stopped it from getting a hundred? I think the magizine was afraid to give a perfect score to a freshly rolled cigar.
Are Cuban Cigars the Best?
June 28, 2008 by GodFadr · Leave a Comment
At some point this was bound to come up. “Are Cuban cigars the best of the best?” Certainly their reputation puts them on the top of cigar connoisseurs lists – even if they are illegal in this country. Read more
