Archive for September, 2010

Ernesto Perez-Carrillo makes magic with E.P. Carrillo Core Line: A Review

Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is a man who knows his cigars. Over 15 years ago, he was busy creating and expanding his El Credito Cigar Company which included the praised La Gloria Cubana. A few years ago, Ernesto decided to sell his company to General Cigar, a bold move that afforded him the luxury to do whatever […]

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Illusione terminates Nosotros partnership

We just received a press release from Illusione indicating that they are no longer part of the Nosotros brand: “Effective immediately, illusione cigars will no longer participate in the Nosotros brand project with Jonathan Drew DBA Drew Estate. After two and a half years, terms for a product delivery date still could not be negotiated. […]

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PDR 1878 Arrives at Emerson's Cigars

1878 was a monumental year for Cuba. It was the year an official decree divided the tropic island into six providences- one of them being Pinar Del Rio. This lush area was a Mecca for the tobacco industry and is the inspiration for Abraham Flores and Juan Rodriguez’s line of cigars. This fantastic Maduro features […]

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PDR 1878 Arrives at Emerson’s Cigars

1878 was a monumental year for Cuba. It was the year an official decree divided the tropic island into six providences- one of them being Pinar Del Rio. This lush area was a Mecca for the tobacco industry and is the inspiration for Abraham Flores and Juan Rodriguez’s line of cigars. This fantastic Maduro features […]

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Alec Bradley Releases New Sizes of their Family Blend

To many in the cigar world, if home is where the heart is, than family is who you share a stick with. The good people at Alec Bradley recognize this and present you with Alec Bradley Family Blend. I know you’re thinking, “Hmm, this sounds familiar.” You’d be correct. President Alan Rubin did a single-sized […]

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Cigar Review: Avo Heritage

From the Norfolk Cigar Examiner: If my house was on fire, and I only had time to grab a FEW cigars from my humidor, there’s no doubt I’d be going for anything created by Avo Uvezian. The way he creates cigars is a true gift and he has an unexplained talent for making a cigar […]

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2010 Montecristo Golf Classic is a Huge Success!

Emerson’s Cigars would like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s 3rd Annual Montecristo Golf Tournament. The weather was amazing, the food was delicious, and the company was, of course, fantastic. We hope the golf gods were generous and everyone left with a few good shots under their belt. But no matter what, we […]

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Cynthia Fuente Joins Emerson's to Celebrate 35 Years!

Emerson’s Cigars is honored to present you with a once-in-a -lifetime opportunity to meet cigar royalty, Cynthia Fuente. Please join us to celebrate Emerson’s Cigars 35th Anniversary. The event is on October 20th at the Town Point Club in Norfolk, VA. Cynthia is part of the fourth generation of the Fuente family who has been […]

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