Archives: Brand Breakdowns

Master Blender of Mombacho Cigars: Claudio Sgroi You came into the cigar business from a very different angle than most other cigar makers. Could you …

Head of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA: Rafael Nodal We’re here to talk about the newly released VegaFina 1998 but many consumers may remember the …

Owners of Artesano Del Tobacco: Gus and Billy Fakih You guys launched the Viva La Vida brand in May of 2019 but although the brand …

Leaf by Oscar Owner of Oscar Valladares Tobacco Co. : Oscar Valladares You started your first company in the cigar business while working for Rocky. …

The Oscar Maduro Owner of Oscar Valladares Tobacco Co. : Oscar Valladares You’ve accomplished a lot in what seems like a short period of time …

Villiger Do Brasil Maduro President of Villiger Cigars North America: Rene Castañeda It’s well documented that Mr. Villiger loves Brazil and actually, for all of …

Aging Room Head of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA: Rafael Nodal Aging Room is a brand that you, Hank Bischoff, and Jochy Blanco started back …

Avo Classic Maduro Sr. Brand Manager Oettinger Davidoff AG: Eddy Guerra When Davidoff announced that the company was releasing the Avo Classic Maduro, I did …

Lunatic Torch VP of Sales & Marketing: Terrence Reily All three sizes in the Lunatic Torch line feature an exposed foot. Some people love it …

Micallef Reserva Limitada Privada President: Al Micallef Senior Master Blender: Edel Gómez Sánchez Al, this is the blend that started your relationship with Gómez-Sánchez. Tell me …