Company Spotlight
Brand Spotlight: Bariay 1492 Old Cuban Tradition, Nicaraguan Craft and Texas Spirit Some cigar brands are created around a name or an eye-catching band. Others are built around a story, a purpose and years of refusing to accept that something cannot be done. Bariay 1492 falls into that second category. Pronounced “Bah-ree-EYE,” Bariay 1492 is…
Brand Spotlight: Sable Cigars Sable Cigars is one of those brands that is going to grab your attention. They are clearly trying to build more than just a cigar line. From the minute you hit the site, you can tell they are aiming for a full luxury identity. They call themselves “The Smoke of Distinction,”…
Brandon from Apostate and the Barrel Burners are no strangers to each other or the cigar world. Its always awesome to see somebody that was apart of our club, branch out and start a cigar company. What I like about Apostate is that the branding does not feel forced. It feels like they actually know…
Brand Spotlight: War Trail Spirits War Trail Spirits is one of those Texas brands that makes it clear right away what it is all about. Taste. Tradition. Texas, and based right in the heart of Llano, Texas. The Brand focuses on creating spirits that honor the taste and tradition of the Texas Hill Country. Using…
Brand Spotlight: El Mago Cigars Today we chose El Mago Cigars as our brand spotlight. They are one of those brands that grabbed my attention because there is real meaning behind it, its familiar, its family. Created by Nick Fusco to honor his grandparents, Maria and Gonzalo Torre, after they passed in the Champlain Towers…
Brand Spotlight: Chaffiot Collection Chaffiot Collection is one of those brands that stands out for more than just the cigars, it has a purpose. Chaffiot was established to raise awareness about the ongoing struggle against human trafficking. This misson is a fundamental aspect of their identity, and who they are. The company also says a…
Brand Spotlight: Natura Cigars Natura Cigars is a stand out in the industry because they approach things differently then any other company. They’re currently growing their tobacco at Altura Farm in Constanza, Dominican Republic, sitting over 4,500 feet above sea level. This location offers a cold and rainy mountain climate, which Natura claims contributes to…
I had the pleasure of meeting one of the founding members of Flashover Cigars, Geno Tollison, at their booth during PCA this year. Flashover Cigars was founded by three friends: Eugene ‘Geno’ Tollison, Victor ‘Mayor’ Gibson, and Bruce Smith. These three individuals are all active firefighters by trade. “Flashover Cigars is more than just a…
