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Near the Oliva Cigar Co. factories, in Estelí, Nicaragua, there is a school that offers a great education for children, but at a price that’s too high for the company’s factory workers to afford, until now. As part of a long-term commitment, Oliva Cigars, which is owned by Belgium-based J. Cortès, is donating part of its profits directly…
By Joe Cardona, Miami Herald One of the distinct factors that distinguish Miami from other cities is its peculiar scents. Growing up, cigar smoke seemed to surround me. Back then (the 1970’s) there were no fancy cigar shops. Instead I recall hanging around Cuban cafe windows and taking in the aroma of cigars as it…
What Happened? Richard Overton is a living legend! He’s 112-year-olds and the oldest living WWII veteran. The man smokes around 12 cigars a day and adds a bit of whiskey to his morning coffee. Yet, someone had the guts to steal his identity. At the end of June, Richard’s cousin Volma noticed his bank account…
The citizens of Nicaragua have been living in a time of extreme political unrest. Since April 2018, the people have taken to the streets to protest the government’s taxation and criminal justice system. As the days became weeks, and weeks into months, several Nicaraguans have lost their lives as police clash with protesters. However, the…
Rocky Patel has taken a stand on behalf of the cigar industry. During an interview with Fox News, he laid out the facts on how the FDA has been weighing down on the premium cigar industry. Our hardworking, family-owned businesses have suffered because our industry has been misunderstood. Here at Mike’s Cigars, we are one…
Altadis USA is expanding Romeo Y Julieta’s portfolio with Romeo San Andrés by Romeo Y Julieta. This will be the first cigar Romeo Y Julieta using a Mexican wrapper. The highly-anticipated cigar is going to release on March 2017. Once again, this project is spear-headed by master blender, AJ Fernandez, made in Tabacalera A.J. Fernandez…
Jose “The Hurrican” Ortega, VP of Sales for My Father Cigars, talks about El Centurion cigar at Mike’s Cigar Bar in Bay Harbor, FL. El Centurion is an addition to medium to full cigar line which already consist of an impressive line-up. My Father Cigars El Centurion has a Criollo Sungrown wrapper with a Nicaraguan filler and…
