Gregory Mottola
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EXCLUSIVE—The New Taste of Partagas: 1845 from General Cigar
When Cigar Insider toured General Cigar’s factory in the Dominican Republic last month, we noticed some unique cigars on the rolling tables. They...more
Posted: March 20, 2012 By Gregory Mottola
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The Return of Punch Rare Corojo
March will kick off the relaunch of Punch Rare Corojo, an annual limited-edition line made by General Cigar Co. set to be available from March 1 to...more
Posted: February 14, 2012 By Gregory Mottola
New Cuban Bands Omit Old Company Names
Notice anything different between these two bands? They’re both gold and red and both have the same heraldic design, but there is a difference. The...more
Posted: February 7, 2012 By Gregory Mottola
January/February 2012 Issue : Good Life Guide
Couture Cases
When transporting and protecting cigars on the go is the objective, the choices are many and they start with a simple plastic bag. But when carrying...more
Posted: February 1, 2012 By Gregory Mottola
January/February 2012 Issue : News & Features
Secrets of Connecticut Shade
The hot new thing in the humidor is a wrapper leaf dating back more than 110 years
Posted: February 1, 2012 By Gregory Mottola
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Eddie Ortega, President of EOBrands, Resigns
Eddie Ortega, the man behind such boutique cigars as 601, Cubao and Murcielago, has stepped down as president of EOBrands Inc. and left his...more
Posted: January 31, 2012 By Gregory Mottola
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Puro Vintage from Aurora Ships to Shops
On January 19, distributor Miami Cigar & Co. shipped out the first boxes of the new Aurora Puro Vintage 2004, a double-tapered 6 1/2 inch by 52 ring...more
Posted: January 25, 2012 By Gregory Mottola
Siglo’s Koi Fish Humidor
If the tranquility of a koi fish pond can bring peace and balance to your garden, then perhaps a koi fish humidor can bring the same kind of harmony...more
Posted: January 18, 2012 By Gregory Mottola
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Shotgun Shell Cigars from Boutique Brand Viaje
After a day of shooting clay discs during target practice, Viaje brand owner Andre Farkas was inspired to create a shotgun-themed cigar called the...more
Posted: January 13, 2012 By Gregory Mottola
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New Cigars From La Flor Dominicana
As 2011 comes to a close, La Flor Dominicana has released new smokes in time for the holidays: The La Flor Dominicana Small Batch IV, the Factory...more
Posted: December 27, 2011 By Gregory Mottola
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