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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….