Alan Rubin, creator of Alec Bradley Cigars, launched his cigar business in 1997, the year industry sales began to slow. He admits, “It couldn’t have been worse. Most of the people who started when I did are gone,” in a Cigar Aficionado interview. Unlike many of the major cigar manufacturers, Rubin didn’t come from a [...]
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Cigar Aficionado Names Top Cigar Picks for 2010
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011Cigar Aficionado magazine recently released their picks for The 25 Best Cigars of 2010 after “puffing on some 700 new cigars from all around the world.” The list, which includes cigars by popular brands like Cohiba and Camacho as well as lesser-known makers, is the result of blind tastings conducted both in the magazine and [...]
Read MoreMarch Events at Tampa Humidor
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011First off, we want to thank everyone who came out to the amazing Studio Tobac tour kickoff last weekend! We had an absolute blast! For those that have asked, we will be posting the pictures from the event next week. It’s that time of year again and St. Patrick’s Day 2011 is upon us! And, [...]
Read MoreDon’t Miss Out on Special Studio Tobac Event Deals Going on Now!
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011Just two more weekdays left until the Studio Tobac Tour and the Tampa Humidor Anniversary Party kick off! It all starts this Saturday, March 12th at 4 p.m., so plan to come early and stay late at the Oliva Lounge! You don’t have to wait until the weekend to take advantage of the event deals [...]
Read MoreStudio Tobac’s 2011 Tour Kicks Off at Tampa Humidor!
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011If you’re not already familiar with Studio Tobac, they are a research and design group within The Oliva Family of Cigars and they will be kicking off their 2011 tour at Tampa Humidor! The event will be held March 12, 2011 at 4 p.m., and will include lots of raffle prizes (including a one of [...]
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