David Savona
New Leader At Habanos
In a reorganization of Cuba's cigar company, Walfrido Hernandez Mesa was officially named co-president of Habanos S.A. today. Hernandez will work...more
Posted: November 27, 2012 By David Savona
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Cigar Insider Rates Oliva Serie V Melanio
Nicaraguan cigar powerhouse Oliva Cigars has expanded its landmark Serie V line with Oliva Serie V Melanio, a premium-priced line expansion named...more
Posted: November 21, 2012 By David Savona
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Hurricane Sandy Impacts Cigar Aficionado
Hurricane Sandy turned the lights off for millions last week and blacked out much of Manhattan. The power outages were felt far and wide, with 8.5...more
Posted: November 6, 2012 By David Savona
Waiting on a Hurricane
My office is closed today, due to the approach of Hurricane Sandy. Outside the wind is howling and the water is rising, and we’re waiting for the...more
Posted: October 29, 2012 By David Savona
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Eiroa Opening Miami Cigar Factory
There’s a new cigar factory coming to Miami, and it’s not on Calle Ocho, but in the artistic and colorful Wynwood arts warehouse...more
Posted: October 23, 2012 By David Savona
Censoring Santa Claus
The smoke police want to take away Santa’s pipe. I discovered this while reading today’s New York Post, which had a small news item about...more
Posted: October 18, 2012 By David Savona
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Alec Bradley Fine & Rare Hitting Stores Today
The second release of Alec Bradley Fine & Rare is on its way to cigar shops....more
Posted: October 11, 2012 By David Savona
Great Britain Receives New Regional Edition Smoke
Less than five months after receiving the 2011 Regional Edition Punch Medalla d’Oro, cigar shops in the United Kingdom have received their 2012...more
Posted: October 9, 2012 By David Savona
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Name Change: Cuenca y Blanco Becomes CyB
Joya de Nicaragua has changed the name of its new Cuenca y Blanco cigar to CyB by Joya de Nicaragua. The name change is intended to stop potential...more
Posted: October 8, 2012 By David Savona
Baseball And Cigars
Grab a cigar and a fine beverage, and get ready to sit back and take in a game. The Major League Baseball playoffs begin today. A baseball game...more
Posted: October 5, 2012 By David Savona
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