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3 Leaf is a new boutique brand owned by Erik Wentworth and James Ferreira. The cigars are made at an undisclosed factory in the Dominican Republic. Erik made a name for himself in the cigar world as the VP of Hammer + Sickle cigars. It is good to see him back in the game. The
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Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature Oscuro Sungrown Available exclusively at TAA retailers for now, the wrapper is rumored to be the same Sungrown used on the Ashton VSG. The dark chocolate brown wrapper is slightly toothy, providing a very nice draw. Initial flavors include cocoa, cream, and coffee. As you smoke, you’ll notice smooth, creamy, semi-sweet
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J.R.R. Tolkien, renowned for “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings,” is celebrated for his intricate world-building and rich storytelling, influenced by his Catholic faith. His love for pipe smoking emerged as a meditative practice, symbolizing comfort and reflection. These elements shaped his characters and narratives, creating profound connections with readers.
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Gawith Hoggarth & Co.’s Kendal Dark Classic Cut is a fine shag cut blend of Malawi Dark-Fired and Indian air-cured Virginias. Kendal Dark is also available in several other formats including a ribbon cut (dubbed Vintage Cut), a flake, and a plug. Upon lighting up, you will soon discover that the blend is rich, bold,
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Aladino has been a favorite brand of mine since its inception in 2015. Company founders Julio Eiroa and his son Justo Eiroa have made the brand one of the most popular Honduran brands in the market, and are best known for their use of authentic Corojo tobacco grown on their farms. The Aladino Fuma Noche
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The next episode of Not Just Blowing Smoke with Pastor Padron will be recorded live on November 23rd in the 7-20-4 Lounge at Twins Smoke Shop in Londonderry, NH following the Perfect Pairings Series event with Liz Santos and Jon Gjebrea, co-owners of Noble Cigars and James Saunders the owner of New England Barrel Company.
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Noble is a relatively new boutique brand that was founded in 2022 by Eddy and Elizabeth Santos (aka @remarkable_liz on Instagram) and Jon Gjebrea. Currently, their entire line consists of 3 blends all available in a single 6 x 52 Toro size. The Noble Act 2 features a Mexican San Andrés wrapper, along with Dominican
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Father’s, Friend’s & Fire Batch 002 Virginia Perique is a flake cut blend manufactured by Jeremey Reeves at Cornell & Diehl for Erik Stokkebye for Erik’s 4th Generation Tobacconist brand. comprised of Red Virginia, Burley, Black Cavendish, and St. James Perique. It has a nice sweet slightly fruity tin note. The taste is sweet and
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Pastor Padron sits with Chris Topper, the president of Topper Cigars, the oldest continually produced cigar brand in America. Chris discusses Topper’s newly released 1894 line, a tribute to the year when his great-grandfather laid the foundation for what would become a renowned name in the cigar industry, proudly representing the 4th generation of leadership
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The 1894 references the year Topper Cigars was apparently founded by B.P. Topper, which is two years earlier than previously thought, due to a letter Chris Topper acquired that was written by his great-grandfather in 1921, the letterhead of which states the company was started in 1894 and not 1896 as is on almost every
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