Portraits: Nestor Andrés Plasencia
It is safe to say that Nestor Andrés Plasencia is one of the more influential people in the tobacco industry today, and yet I am willing to…
Portraits: Hendrik “Henke” Kelner
I have met Hendrik “Henke” Kelner a few different times over the years, and each time I have come away with a distinct appreciation for not…
Portraits: Christian Eiroa
Long known as the head of Camacho Cigars, Christian Eiroa has recently launched his own brand in CLE, while also working with a few others…
Portraits: Dion Giolito
Dion Giolito has always been an enigma to me. Physically large (quite tall), seemingly socially aloof—something he seems to wear with honor—and immensely talented when…
Portraits: Avo Uvezian
On March 22, Avo Uvezian celebrated his 87th birthday. As has become standard, the legendary pianist and his eponymous cigar brand has planned a limited…
Portraits: Newman Brothers
J.C. Newman is widely-known for its Dominican Republic-centric relationship with the Fuentes, which is based out of Tampa, Fla., but the two brothers photographed below…
Portraits: Edgar “One Shot One Kill” Hoill
Edgar “One Shot One Kill” Hoill is a Los Angeles-based photographer that broke into the cigar industry in late 2011 through Room101’s Matt Booth. The…
Portraits: Jonathan Drew
Our final Icons of Cigars™ portrait from our trip to Cigar Safari in Nicaragua is Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate. As you may or may not…
Portraits: Willy Herrera
Formerly of El Titan de Bronze, Willy Herrera officially joined Drew Estate almost exactly one year ago. He has been working nonstop since that time, blending…
Portraits: Steve Saka
While at the Drew Estate factory for Cigar Safari about three weeks ago, I decided to try and get portraits of all of the major…
Portraits: Matt Booth
I was a bit surprised when I met Matt Booth in person for the first time. Considering his image, I expected a stuck up ego maniac….
