Browsing all articles from February, 2010.
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo of EPC Cigar Company Interview
This past week, I had the opportunity to interview a true legend in the industry, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo of EPC Cigar Company. Ernesto owned La Gloria Cubana, an extremely popular cigar brand that was bought by General Cigar Company years ago.
Ernesto decided to part ways with General Cigar Company to start a company that his children [...]
Padron Family Reserve No. 45 Natural Cigar Review
This week, Aaron and I are back for another joint cigar review. We’re reviewing the Padron Family Reserve No. 45 Natural cigar, a super premium, very limited new cigar from Padron Cigars. Below is the story from Padron’s website about the origins of the Family Reserve.
The Little Hammer
A Story
In 1962, I arrived in Miami, [...]
Oliva Connecticut Reserve Toro Cigar Review
This week, we have another guest review from our friend Daniel. Daniel is a new guest reviewer to The Weekly Cigar. He’s reviewing the Oliva Connecticut Reserve Toro, a 6 inch by 50 ring gauge cigar from Oliva Cigars. Below, you will a little more information about Daniel and his reviewing style.
My style of reviewing [...]
He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. Beer Review
This week, the guys and I review the He’Brew Bittersweet Lenny’s R.I.P.A. This American Double or Imperial IPA is brewed with Rye Malt to give it a unique character. We enjoyed this beer, but it wasn’t one of our favorites. I’d still recommend picking it up and trying a bottle for yourself.
Tatuaje El Triunfador Lancero Cigar Review
This week, we have another guest review from our friend Danny Principe. He’s reviewing the Tatuaje El Triunfador Lancero, a cigar I sent him to try. The Tatuaje El Triunfador Lancero is one of my favorites. One negative Danny mentions is the price tag, but I was able to find a box of these Tatuaje [...]
Berta The Guayabera Lady Interview
A few months ago, my friend Gary Arzt introduced me to a friend of his, Berta Bravo. Berta is known throughout Miami as “The Guayabera Lady”, and for good reason. She makes beautiful guayaberas, and agreed to make two guayaberas for The Weekly Cigar with custom embroidery. I told her in exchange for doing such [...]
E.P. Carrillo Edición Inaugural 2009 Cigar Review
This week, we have another guest review from Danny Principe. He’s reviewing the E.P. Carrillo Edición Inaugural 2009, a new cigar from Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, creator of the extremely popular La Gloria Cubana line. I actually had the opportunity to interview Ernesto last week, and will be posting the interview in a few days, so stay [...]
How To Roll A Handmade Cigar, featuring Padilla Cigars
In this part of the interview, Ernesto Padilla of Padilla Cigars shows us the technique the rollers at Padilla Cigars use to create handmade cigars in the Cuban style. The process is extremely challenging, and only the most experienced of rollers can produce quality cigars consistently. I hope you enjoy this tutorial on how to [...]
Ernesto Padilla of Padilla Cigars Interview, Part 2
Today, I’m back with Part 2 of my interview with Ernesto Padilla of Padilla Cigars. In this part of the interview, Ernesto finishes answering my questions and actually breaks some interesting news about the future plans for his website, online retailing, and more. After the interview, Ernesto explains the tobaccos that he uses in Padilla [...]
Ernesto Padilla of Padilla Cigars Interview, Part 1
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to interview Ernesto Padilla of Padilla Cigars at his cigar shop and factory in Little Havana, Miami. Ernesto has a beautiful cigar shop set up there on Calle Ocho, and I was very impressed with the care that went into the design and construction of the shop. [...]
