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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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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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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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One of the things I plan to do with regularity on this site is post reviews of cigars and tobaccos. The purpose of these reviews is to give the facts of the cigar or tobacco and to share my thoughts, impressions, and experiences with you. What you should expect: Regarding Ratings: I have a love/hate…
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How did I end up with a nickname like Pastor Padrón? Well, it all started when I was working my way through seminary at a cigar shop in downtown Princeton, NJ called A Little Taste of Cuba. During that time, I would often enjoy a Padron 2000 or Londres cigar while working. One day, when…
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