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Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2012 Cigar

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Greetings, orators of Oliva. The Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial cigar made its annual appearance today. This is the famous Serie V blend from the Nicaraguan-based cigar manufacturer whose only difference is a Maduro wrapper. This cigar usually arrives in cigar shops around the beginning of December just in time for the holiday season. This year the Serie V Maduro cigar measures 6 inches by a 50 rg making this a typical Toro format. There was a 5,000 unit total production for this line so keep in mind that this is a limited-run cigar. We have not smoked this year’s V Maddy yet but judging by previous years’ blends the cigar should have a sweet and toasty note. We will let you know how it smokes in a future post.
Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

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Habana Port Votes 2012!

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Greetings voters of Viajes and vice. Tomorrow is Election Day in America. Whether you’re on the right, on the left, Republican, Democrat or Independent, all of us at Habana Port can agree on one issue…we love our fine tobacco. In some jurisdictions it is illegal to sell booze on Election Day. Thankfully this prohibition does not apply to cigars or pipe tobacco. So in the spirit of Election Day, we are conducting a poll of our own: from now until tomorrow night, come in and vote for your favorite Tabacum cigar (our own cigar brand) whether it is Maduro or Natural. Wednesday morning when the final tally is done, we will tweet who the winner is.


As a further incentive, we will offer an extra 5% off singles and 12.5% off bundles of 20 today and tomorrow only.  So get out there and vote and after you visit the polls, visit our humidor and select your favorite cigar candidate. Here are their platforms:

Tabacum Maduro stands for sweet, toasty notes with layers of molasses and vanilla.
Tabacum Natural stands for earthier, cedary flavors with a drier component.

To read more information on the Tabacum line of cigars, click here and get the full story so you can be a more-informed voter, er, smoker. Either way you vote, both candidates can do you no wrong.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

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Buenaventura from Curivari

Saludos,

Greetings, callers of Curivari. Good fortune. Curivari wants you to experience these good vibes when you smoke this latest line from the boutique cigar maker. Buenaventura means good fortune or good luck and the smoker is rewarded with this cigar’s very affordable price point. Medium in strength, this cigar resonates with bready-toastiness with some creamy and nutty layers. The founder of Curivari says that this cigar is meant to remind you of the great aromas of a bakery. So go ahead and experience Buenaventura.

Here are the details:

  • Vitolas: BV500 (5 1/4 x 50); BV560 (5 1/2 x 56); and the BV600 (6 x 60)
  • Strength: Medium
  • Country of Origin: Nicaragua
  • Wrapper: Nicaragua
  • Binder: Nicaragua
  • Filler(s): Nicaragua
  • Taste Profile: Bready, creamy, nutty
  • Box Count: 10
  • To order online (and the get the best savings shop on our sister-site, www.CigarEarth.com, or click on this link.

    Until the next post, siempre fumando,
    Habana Port

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    EP Carrillo’s INCH Series Cigar

    EP Carrillo Inch Series

    Saludos,

    Greetings, evangelists of EP Carrillo. This fledgling (but experienced) cigar company has been making a splash in the cigar industry since they debuted only a few years ago. The have just announced their latest release in time for the upcoming IPCPR Trade Show and Convention. Introducing the INCH. Here is the summary as released to retailers today in a company email:

    INCH Series Summary

    Our father helped pioneer the big ring gauge trend 15 years ago, and with the INCH Series, we’re aiming to set the new standard for flavor in big ring gauges.

    The INCH Series will initially come in 3 sizes – 60, 62, and 64 ring gauge – and two wrapper varieties: Natural (Ecuador Sumatra) and Maduro (Connecticut Broadleaf).

    The signature size of the line and inspiration for the name is the 64 ring gauge, which measures 1 inch in diameter.  The thickness of these smokes will be highlighted by the cigar band – modeled after an antique ruler.

    The INCH Series will be a regular-production line, but due to the limited availability of the filler leaves in the blend, we will only be producing around 100,000-125,000 cigars in 2012.

    Sincerely,
    EPC Cigar Family

    So, Habana Port and CigarEarth.com fans, stay tuned to our feeds (@habanaport and @cigarearth) as to the arrival of these cigars. And if you live out-of-state, CigarEarth.com is your best bet for access as well as the lowest pricing on this line of cigars!

    Until the next post, siempre fumando,
    Habana Port

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    Jaime Garcia Sur Oeste Cigar

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    Greetings, mavens of My Father cigars. You may remember that we at Habana Port Cigar Merchants were part of a group of top retailers that was invited to visit the Garcia family’s Nicaraguan cigar factory and tobacco field operations in March of this year. And what a trip it was. Well, there was a great result from the trip: many of us retailers brainstormed along with our My Father’s sales rep, PJ Poehler, to come up with a My Father/Garcia family territory-exclusive cigar. So here are the details of the Jaime Garcia Sur Oeste as explained to us by PJ, super sales guy!
    Monday, May 7, 2012
    EXCLUSIVE TO OUR REGION:  NEW and Limited Sur Oeste cigar – Finally a lighter MFC blend for new and milder smokers!
    During a recent trip to Nicargua, Jaime Garcia finally conceded to me and 15 retailers what we already knew: My Father Cigars needs to introduce a blend to attract new and milder smokers to the MFC line of products.  While this would greatly expand the MFC customer base, Jaime was only willing to make such a blend in limited quantities. 
    The Sur Oeste, AND our special, exclusive arrangement with Jaime, is the result.
    The Jaime Garcia Sur Oeste (Spanish for Southwest) is a very special blend developed and produced exclusively for the south-central region of the United States (ie: no retailers outside the Poehler territory will have access to it).  A Nicaraguan puros made in Esteli, Nicaragua, the Sur Oeste offers a medium-mild strength, a medium body and plenty of spicy Nicaraguan flavor.  Though milder, Jaime maintained a continuity between the Sur Oeste and other MFC brands by providing complexity and flavor robust enough to satisfy all but your most die-hard, full-body/strength smokers.
    Coming under the Jaime Garcia brand mark, the “Jaime Garcia Sur Oeste” will ship in mid July in black and silver 18-count boxes (6 across/3 deep) as follows:
                Corona (5 5/8 x 46); 18-ct box; Retail = $6.00 ($6.59 in LA; $5.39 on CigarEarth.com)
                Robusto (5 x 50); 18-ct box; Retail = $6.40 ($7.05 in LA; $5.75 on CigarEarth.com)
                Toro (6 x 52); 18-ct box; Retail = $6.70 ($7.39 in LA; $5.99 on CigarEarth.com)
    However, Jaime has only committed to initially making 1,200 boxes – 400 of each size.  This makes the Sur Oeste a particularly unique and rare cigar.  These will sell out.  Therefore, it seems only fitting that such a special and limited opportunity be extended first to our closest, and most important partners.  The small distribution of the Sur Oeste, in fact, will make it that much more exclusive and desirable! So, get on board to greatly expand your MFC customer base by pre-ordering your Sur Oeste for July delivery.
    The Brain Trust during our trip to Nicaragua at the My Father Cigar factory. Standing from left to right: Jose Ortega (V.P. of Sales, My Father Cigars), PJ Poehler (My Father Cigars Sales Rep), Jaime Garcia (Owner of My Father Cigars; son of Pepin Garcia)
    So, Habana Port and CigarEarth.com fans, stay tuned to our feeds (@habanaport and @cigarearth) as to the arrival of these cigars. We are excited to offer a very limited offering in July. And if you live out-of-state, CigarEarth.com is your best bet for access as well as the lowest pricing on this line of cigars!
    Until the next post, siempre fumando,
    Habana Port
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    Vega Fina Fridays

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    Saludos,

    Greetings, devotee of Vega Fina. Today we begin a month-long campaign that will occur every Friday: Vega Fina Fridays!

    So how do you benefit? On every Friday in December you get 1 Vega Fina Robusto FREE with any 3 Vega Fina cigars you purchase. That’s a 25% savings! Or if you purchase a box, you get your 10% box discount plus 6 Vega Fina Robustos (a $30 value) and an exclusive Vega Fina cap. In addition, anyone who comes in and wants their picture taken can be entered in The Cigar Life‘s Vega Fina photo contest in which they have a chance to win a free box of Vega Finas. Sounds good to us!

    So start your weekends right and stop into Habana Port every Friday in December to take advantage of these deals.

    Cigar Information:
    These extraordinary yet affordable cigars have become one of the most sought-after cigars in Europe. Now you can enjoy these cigars without a passport. Handcrafted at the famous Tabacalera de Garcia factory, VegaFina cigars boast a luxurious, hand-selected Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper and a flavorful combination of Dominican, Colombian and Honduran long filler tobaccos with a Indonesian binder. VegaFina is a distinctly smooth, aromatic smoke with medium body that is considered by many to be a true “connoisseur’s smoke.”
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    No. 5 Perla (4 x 40) – $4.69 each
    Corona (5 3/4 x 43) – $5.25 each
    Lonsdale (6 1/2 x 43) – $5.79 each
    Robusto (5 x 50) – $5.79 each
    Toro (6 x 50) – $6.05 each
    Churchill (7 1/2 x 50) – $6.35 each
    Until the next post, siempre fumando,
    Habana Port
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    A. Fuente Añejos & Rare Hemingways Arrive

    Saludos,

    Greetings, avid apostles of Añejos. It is that time of year again and the famous, rare Arturo Fuente Añejo cigars have arrived. Rich maduro leaves aged in cognac barrels make this cigar a unique smoke. It is also home to one of the most famous shapes in the industry: the No. 77 also known as “the Shark.” The Shark is the first torpedo-shaped cigar ever rolled that progresses from a rounded parejo shape to a square press.


    The Shark along with the No. 46, No. 50, No. 55 and No. 60 are available now at Habana Port. Also included in our Christmas Fuente allocation, are the ultra-rare Hemingway Masterpiece Maduro and Hemingway Between the Lines, which will be offered in specially-selected samplers. Come in today or call 985-809-1818 to purchase yours before they are gone.

    We also have again the Fuente Christmas Sampler which includes 2 Añejos, 2 Opus X, 2 Hemingways and 4 Double Chateaus. This will make for a great stocking stuffer for the Fuente fan so act fast as we only have a few sampler sets. Happy hunting!

    Until the next post, siempre fumando,
    Habana Port
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    Alec Bradley Fine & Rare

    Saludos,

    Greetings, avid aficionados of Alec Bradley. Today marks the official arrival of Alec Bradley’s newest cigar called the Fine & Rare. Only 1,111 boxes were made and only the 10 best shops in each territory have been allocated this cigar. Habana Port is proud to carry this limited blend. But hurry in as it won’t last long. Each box contains 10 sticks and the dimensions are 6 inches by a 52 rg. The blend is composed of 10 different tobacco leaves. Click here to read the full details as was published by Cigar Aficionado.

    In order to complete the numerology of this cigar, we will smoke one at 11:11 PM tonight. We will tweet our cigar profile later.
    Until the next post, siempre fumando,
    Habana Port
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    The new Padilla by Studio Tobac


    Saludos,

    Greetings, patrons of Padillas! The new Padilla by Studio Tobac has landed in our humidor today. A limited-batch cigar, we had a chance to sample this cigar in July, and all we have to say about this cigar is, “Wow.” Very full-flavored and complex, the cigar is made by Oliva’s Studio Tobac department (who creates Nub and Cain) for Ernesto Padilla of Padilla Cigars.

    The strength is about medium-strong but the smoke is very clean. If you are a fan of Oliva’s Serie V line, this cigar is very similar but with even more flavor. A complex spectrum of coffee, earth, light cream and the right balance of spice are sure to garner a Top 25 ranking. If not then shame on you, CA, because this is one incredible cigar.

    We only received a limited amount so hurry into the shop to get yours while you can.

    Until the next post, siempre fumando,
    Habana Port

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    Viaje 2011 Summer Releases


    Saludos,

    Greetings, vanguards of Viaje. If you’re a fan of one of the hottest cigars currently on the market, you’re in for a treat. Many Summer-time limited releases from this micro-batch company have hit our shelves and are up for sale. Here is the list:


    Reserva Oro VOR DT (5 3/4×52) – $12.85 ea.
    Reserva Platino VPR DT (5 3/4×52) – $12.85 ea.


    Summerfest 2011 Torpedo (5 1/4×52) – $9.90 ea.
    Summerfest 2011 Toro (6×50) – $10.35 ea.

    TNT (6 1/4×56) – $11.55 ea.

    C4 (5×56) – $11.55 ea.

    We have received a very limited allotment and in fairness to all of our loyal customers, we are placing a sales procedure on these cigars. Here are the terms:

    Walk-in Customers:
    Reserva Oro – 3 per customer per day
    Reserva Platino – 3 per customer per day
    SF – 3 per customer per day
    TNT & C4 – 5 per customer per day

    Mail Order Customers:
    Same limits as Walk-Ins with the addition of a mandatory purchase of a Viaje Sampler valued at $50 which includes the following selection:
    1 Holiday Torpedo
    1 Oro Delicado (6×50)
    1 Platino Jefe (7×50)
    1 50-50 Red No.3 (7×47)
    1 Skull & Bones MOAB (4 1/4×54)

    We feel this sales policy will give everyone a fair shot at trying these incredible cigars. If after an adequate amount of time has passed by and these cigars have not sold out, then we will lift the limits and allow open purchases of these cigars. However, we do not expect to have the cigars long enough in stock as we have had many calls regarding this batch even weeks before they arrived here.

    To place an order, stop by our shop or call us 985-809-1818 or email us at info@habanaport.com.


    Happy Hunting!

    Until the next post, siempre fumando,
    Habana Port