Monthly Archives: July 2010
W. Curtis Draper’s Sunday Cigar Recommedations
| July 18, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars |
On a beautiful Sunday morning in the Nation’s Capital, here are a few recommendations: Ashton VSG Torpedo CAO Mx3 Torpedo (Only available through Drapers.) E.P. Carrillo Short Run Delirios La Aurora “123rd” Preferido Lancero (This cigar commemorates our anniversary and is only available through Drapers.) Rocky Patel 1961 Toro Enjoy the day. We look forward… more
Cigar Review: Trio of Xikar HC Series 6×60′s
| July 17, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars |
The Stogie Review samples a trio of 6×60 Xikar HC Series Cigars. One each of the Connecticut, Habano Colorado and Criollo. The Xikar HC Series Cigar is a joint effort between Kurt Van Keppel‘s Xikar and Master Blender Jesus Fuego. I have to say the most noticeable difference is the size. I really had a nice flavor… more
U.S. Court Rules Against Cubans on Cohiba Brand
| July 16, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, News |
David Savona of Cigar Aficionado Magazine reports that the 13-year battle for the world’s most prestigious cigar brand, Cohiba, may be concluded thanks to a Manhattan appeals court ruling in favor of General Cigar Company. The July 14 ruling reversed a 2009 decision by the Second District Court in favor of Cubatabaco, the state-owned entity… more
Leon, Miranda & Drapers Mentioned in Cigar Weekly
| July 15, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, Events, Press |
The July 12 Cigar Weekly feature Tabaqueros To Take Washington features mention of W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist and the upcoming DC visit of La Aurora‘s Guillermo Leon and Miami Cigar & Company‘s Nestor Miranda. Read the complete story here. Related Post: Press Release: Guillermo & Nestor Capture Washington more
Toraño’s Retake Distribution of Brands From CAO
| July 15, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, News |
From CigarCyclopedia.com comes news that the Toraño Family will be retaking control of the distribution of it’s brands, currently handled by CAO International, effective August 1. According to company president Charlie Toraño: [I]t was at the end of last year that we made the notification that, we’re going to be taking back control of the brand.… more
Pete Johnson’s La Vérité Tatuaje A.O.C. to Hit Market (Video)
| July 14, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, News |
From Cigar Aficionado Magazine comes news that Pete Johnson‘s La Vérité Tatuaje A.O.C. is about to hit the market. Johnson 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. According to Johnson: It’s like aging… more
Prince George’s County Single Cigar Ban Deemed Constitutional
| July 13, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, News |
Yesterday, The Washington Post‘s Breaking News Blog reported that Judge Sean D. Wallace has decided on the legality of Prince George’s County (MD) legislation that banned the sale of single cigars, requiring stores to sell them in packages of at least five. Wallace ruled that the legislation did notviolate the plantiff’s due process or equal protections… more
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