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The Partagas BrandPartagas is one of the oldest and most prestigious cigar brands. The brand originated in Cuba in the 19th century. The brand was owned by the Cifuentes family for many years. However, the Cuban government nationalized the brand after the Cuban revolution. Ramon Cifuentes restarted the brand in America, with distribution from General Cigar. Partagas picked up right where it left off, continuing the brand's tradition of commercial success and critical acclaim. Partagas is …

The Aging Room Brand is run by partners AJ Fernandez and Rafael Nodal, both of whom have had long and successful careers in the cigar industry. AJ Fernandez has made some of the world's best cigars in his factories for decades. Nodal, on the other hand, took a small, failing cigar company in Miami and turned it into one of the leading premium cigar brands in the world today.This isn't the first time that the two men have worked together. In fact, Fernandez and Nodal collaborated on the new offer …

My Father Connecticut Cigar ReviewThe My Father cigar brand is a legendary brand in the industry. The founder of the brand, Jose Pepin Garcia, was born in Cuba in 1950 and he loved and had a strong passion for cigars, even in his younger years. He opened the My Father cigar factory in Nicaragua back in 2009 and he is now one of the most significant cigar makers in the United States. Jamie Garcia is his son and he is also an important figure in the cigar industry, as well. Quite a few cigar lin …

Alec Bradley Project 40 MaduroAlec Bradley is a significant brand in the tobacco industry. The Alec Bradley brand began back in the year 1996 and it was part of the latter portion of the cigar boom of the 1990s. The brand initially wanted to target golfers with their cigars, but this did not work out too well and Alec ended up meeting Ralph Montero in a brief encounter. The two of them contacted Henke Keiner, who was a widely known figure in the cigar industry, in order to create the Occi …

The Punch BrandThe Punch brand is one of the oldest and most well-known cigar brands in the world. The company is named after the character “Punch” from the historical Punch and Judy puppet show. The company began way back in the mid-1800s, and it has been quite popular ever since. Punch is known for referencing its long and storied history in the look and even taste of their cigars. The Punch Signature is no exception.Where and How the Punch Signature is MadeThe Punch Signature cigar is made in …