Monthly Archives: July 2010
Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Cigar Available at Drapers July 30!
| July 26, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, News |
As part of a nationwide launch, the Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Cigar will hit Draper’s shelves on Friday, July 30, 2010. The pre-release reviews are excellent! This promises to be another great addition to the Rocky Patel line and a fitting tribute to Rocky’s 15 years in the industry. For information on the line visit… more
W. Curtis Draper’s Sunday Cigar Recommendations
| July 25, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars |
On a HOT Sunday morning in the Nation’s Capital we suggest you find ample air conditioning, cold beverages and these cigars: Cubao No. 4 Murcielago Robusto La Aurora Preferidos No. 1 La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Tabaqueros Toro La Vérité Tatuaje A.O.C. Robusto or Churchill Enjoy your Sunday. The Draper Boys more
Litto Gomez to Introduce Stronger Air Bender Chisel
| July 23, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, News |
Cigar Aficionado reports that Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana is coming out with a stronger Air Bender in a chisel shape, the first new chisel shape since 2004. The cigar will be formally introduced at the August 2010 International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailer (IPCPR) trade show in New Orleans. Read more here. more
La Vérité Tatuaje A.O.C. in Stock at Drapers
| July 23, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars |
As a reminder, Pete Johnson‘s La Vérité Tatuaje A.O.C. has arrived at Drapers! Pete is taking an unorthodox, vintner-type approach to this brand using tobacco from a single vintage and a single farm. Even the aging is being done differently from the norm. We have limited quantities of both sizes the Churchill (7×47) and the Robusto… more
SPECIAL EVENT: Meet Guillermo Leon, Nestor Miranda & Cigar Specials
| July 21, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, Events |
Join us at Drapers Thursday, July 22, from 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM for a very special event. Meet Guillermo Leon, owner of La Aurora Cigars (the oldest cigar factory in the Dominican Republic) and Nestor Miranda and Rene Castaneda of Miami Cigar & Company. Drapers will feature La Aurora 107 and Nestor Miranda Special Selection… more
Press Release: The 11th Annual Draper’s Little Puff: September 24, 2010
| July 21, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, Events, News |
W. Curtis Draper, the oldest full-service tobacconist in the District of Columbia will host its signature fundraiser, The 11th Annual Draper’s Little Puff on Friday, September 24, 2010 on the Rooftop Terrace of 101 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Festivities commence with cocktails at 6:00 PM courtesy of Jim Beam Global, Future Brands and Republic National Distributing, followed by light fare by Charlie Palmer Steak and Shelly’s Back Room. The program and auction begin at 7:00 PM. Since 1999, The Little Puff has raised nearly $500,000 for many worthy charitable causes. more
Stogie Guys: New Cigar Trademarks Revealed
| July 21, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, News |
From Patrick Semmens and The Stogie Guys comes a list of new cigar-related trademarks we may be seeing in the near future. Read the full story here. more
Drapers Named Media Sponsor of The 1st Annual 106.7 The Fan Golf Classic
| July 20, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Events, News |
W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist will be an official media sponsor and partner of The First Annual 106.7 The Fan Golf Classic Presented by Geico. The Classic takes place Monday, August 9, 2010 at 2:00 PM (Tee Time) at Blue Mash Golf Course, Laytonsville, MD. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.… more
Cigar Review: La Aurora 1495 Series Robusto
| July 19, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars |
From Cigar Reader comes a review of the La Aurora 1495 Series Robusto. Tom Johansmeyer describes it as: This is a great smoke[.] [I] smoked it well into the last third. Well worth every penny. Read the complete review here. more
CAO Escaparate Tour (Video)
| July 19, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars |
Jerry Cruz of The Stogie Review visits CAO Headquarters and tours the famous Escaparate (a humidor room in-the-round) with CAO’s Tim Ozgener, Jon Huber and Cigar Dave. The Escaparate is where the CAO Mx3, a Draper’s Exclusive is housed. more
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