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Redux: My Father El Picador

Almost exactly two years ago, I reviewed on of My Father’s smallest vitolas, the El Picador, a custom size and blend made for Empire Cigars in North Carolina. The owner of the store, Hal Rubin, asked José “Don Pepín” García to roll him a limited number of cigars in the Cheroot vitola for his store alone, [...]

Weekly News (April 9, 2012)

Editor’s Note: Quietly, it became a busy week. I believe halfwheel is back on track, apologies for the delays. La Aurora 100 Años W. Curtis Draper 125th Anniversary — Details here. Casa Magna Colorado Gigantores — Details on the single store release here. Rocky Patel The Edge Candela — Details here. Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami [...]

Press Release: Let the Bidding Wars Begin

April 6, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) — The “Holy Grail” of cigar auctions is within reach. Beginning 12:01am April 7,2012 Empire Cigars will hold an online auction of old and rare cigars, including legendary and near mythical cigars that have been coveted by collectors worldwide. You will find cigars such as pre-2005 Opus X Belicoso XXX [...]

Review: My Father El Picador

For those of you that don’t know. About two weeks ago, I heard through various sources that a new Don “Pepín” Garcia cigar had been released at Empire Cigars in Raleigh, NC (one of the best shops in the country, as far as I am concerned, and one that I buy from quite a bit). [...]