Category: News
Marcus Luttrell & Boot Campaign to Join the Draper’s Little Puff
| August 5, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, Events, News |
Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Redwing and the non-profit Boot Campaign will be joining guests at The 11th Annual Draper’s Little Puff on Friday, September 24, 2010. One of the beneficiaries of the Little Puff is The Erik Kristensen Memorial Scholarship Fund. Kristensen, a Navy SEAL and friend of Draper’s Matt… more
John “Duke” Cox & Jimmy Lawton Return to Drapers August 9
| August 5, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under General, News |
Former proprietor John “Duke” Cox and pipe expert Jimmy Lawton return to W. Curtis Draper the week of August 9, 2010. They join Ted Meeker at the shop while current proprietors John Anderson and Matt Krimm are in New Orleans at the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) trade show. Anytime Duke and Jimmy are in… more
Room 101 LTD Conjura to Premiere at IPCPR Next Week
| August 4, 2010 | Posted by W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist under Cigars, News |
Room 101 Cigars has announced that a new stronger cigar, The Room 101 LTD Conjura Edition, will premiere at next week’s International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers trade show in New Orleans. The Conjura (Conspiracy in Spanish) is described as “cedary, yet savory.” Adorned in a Rosado wrapper, Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers are complemented by a… more
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
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
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
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
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
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