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Global Brand Ambassador for Diesel: Justin Andrews You started your cigar industry career at a small, family owned, boutique cigar company called Lou Rodriguez Cigars …

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 …

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 …

FSG by Drew Estate FSG Drew Estate Owner: Jeff Borysiewicz, Florida Sun Grown Master Blender: Willy Herrera, Drew Estate Some people might never have been …

Owner: Brian Chinnock Tell us about the wine side of your business. Chinnock Cellars is a winery that’s been around for 39 years. We make …

Casa Cuevas Maduro Owner: Luís Cuevas It’s interesting you mention the second amendment in a conversation about cigars. As the cigar culture becomes more visible …

Casa Cuevas Habano Owner: Luís Cuevas This Habano and the Maduro both have Pennsylvania Broadleaf in the filler blend. What does that do for the …