Cigar Events: The Heights Cigar Shop Soft Opening

On Saturday September 3rd of 2016, The Heights Cigar Shop opened its doors to the local cigar smoking community for their soft opening.

-Co-Owner Benny Blanchard stands out front to greet any and all cigar smokers to his shop.

The following are only a few pictures of a new shop located in the Seminole Heights area of Tampa.

Cigar Reviews: Victor Calvo Habano

Victor Calvo Premium Cigars is a Florida local manufacture located in the city of Opa-locka. This boutique company has blanketed the entire state so be sure to keep an eye out if you are in the region. Their cigars are hand rolled in Tabacalera Tambor de Esteli, so these sticks come right from the source of tobacco growing heaven.

Link to the Manufacture site:

Victor Calvo Cigars

Meet The Rep: Heather Payne of Drew Estate

How did you become a representative for the Drew Estate cigar company?

I called Rex Snyder, the former Territory rep, when I heard he got promoted, and asked him if I could throw my hat in the ring. I then sent him my resume and proceeded to stalk him at all his local events.  My zealous persistence, sparkling personality and special level of crazy made me a perfect fit for the Drew Estate Island of misfit toys.

Cigar Films: Smoking History: Lighting Up 1982 Cohibas

-Credit: Smoking History: Lighting Up 1982 Cohibas

This is the real deal. David Savona, executive editor, and Gregory Mottola, senior editor, of Cigar Aficionado Magazine light up two cigars that will make any smoker jealous.

Cigar Review: Last Call by A.J. Fernandez

“It is the perfect cigar to start the day alongside a shot of Cuban coffee, as a quick smoke during time spent between the farms and factory, and is a great way to end the evening with family and friends.” -Abdel Fernandez, Founder of A.J. Fernandez

Until March of 2016 the only way you would be able to smoke this cigar is if you were given one. The man dealing out the sticks pre-release was none other than Abdel Fernandez, founder of A.J. Fernandez. Fernandez would give these exclusive cigars to a lucky few at Monday and Thursday night NFL games. After seeing the enjoyment on all the cigar smoker's faces Abdel decided to put them into production. They are the first of a brand new line coming to the company titled Portfolio Series. The Last Call is also a Brick & Mortar Exclusive.

Link to the Manufacture site:

http://ajfernandezcigars.com/

Cigar Review: Barracuda by Gran Habano

Gran Habano has produced, yet again, another great cigar. The Barracuda is hand made and rolled in Miami in the company's new factory, S.T.K. Miami, and is superintended by George A. Rico. This cigar lives up to its name and you will understand why by the end of this review.

Link to the Manufacture site:

http://www.ghcigars.com/

Smoker Profile: Thomas "Postman" Post

What was your first cigar experience?

First cigar experience ... Wow! That was quite some time ago. Let's see, I was about 25 at the time and playing a round of golf with friends.