Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas!

Saludos,

Greetings carolers of Christmas and coronas. We at Habana Port would like to wish all a Merry Christmas! Enjoy that great cigar (or pipe) today.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port


Thursday, December 20, 2012

Habana Port's Christmas Edition Cigar Samplers

Saludos,

Greetings, carolers & crusaders of coronas. Need a last minute stocking stuffer? Try our Christmas Edition Cigar Samplers! This Christmas-themed cigar sampler box is available for only a few weeks out of the year. Purchase pre-packaged assortments or choose your cigars a la carte and assemble them in one of these limited December-green boxes. So visit us in our humidor and let us show you the best options for your budget.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port


Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Roast Pig Smokes Tabacum

Saludos,

Greetings, patrons of pork. Below is a sneak peek at next month's lechón during the Fuente/JC Newman Toast Across America cigar event. This is an annual charity event that we host with these famous cigar manufacturers to help raise money for their Cigar Family Charitable Foundation. We will have more details soon.


We just wanted to whet your appetite with this lovely picture of epicurean delight. Oh, and by the way, even the roast pig loves our Tabacum cigar. www.tabacums.com.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Friday, December 14, 2012

Illusione Singulare Cigar & More

Saludos,

Greetings, conspiracy theorists & Illusione informed. We received a shipment of backordered Illusione cigars that are always in high demand. In addition to the once-a-year offering known as the Illusione Singulare (2011~2012) cigars, we also received the hl Candela, hl Maduro & mj12 Maduro.

While at this past summer's cigar trade show & convention in Orlando, we at Habana Port had a chance to speak with brand owner, Dion Giolito. He is certainly one of the cool cats in the cigar industry right now and an avid cigar nerd. So the major question we had for him was, "Why the constant backorders with hl Maduro?" (This is his most popular facing in our shop.) His immediate reaction certainly revealed that this was a sensitive issue. He stated that essentially the factory that produces Illusione (Raices Cubanas) is always in high demand, therefore his production is not as consistent as he would like it.

Fortunately, our customers at Habana Port are patient with us and have managed to adapt to this dynamic. This is why we always advise our customers to stock up on these cigars when they come in. Now they are available, guys, so come on in today.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port


Brick House Maduro Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, gentlemen of JC Newman. The new Brick House Maduro cigar has arrived today. In follow up to the popular natural Brick House line, JC Newman Cigar Co. has decided to release a Maduro version. Available right now in one size, the Mighty Mighty (6.25x60), the cigar wrapper is adorned with a dark and oily Brazilian Arapiraca leaf. In the $6 range, this cigar should be a hit among large ring gauge fans and Maduro lovers alike. The flavor profile includes a dark, sweet, molasses-like spectrum.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port


Monday, December 10, 2012

Pipe Kit - A Complete Pipe Set & Guide

Saludos,

Greetings, pipe people. We would like to introduce to you our Pipe Kit - a complete pipe set & guide. Just in time for the holiday season, this comprehensive fine pipe set is the perfect gift for those who are interested in delving into the world of pipe tobacco.

Starting at $49.95, this set includes an Italian-made Lorenzo briar pipe, a pipe tool (tamper and scoop), a set of pipe cleaners, matches and a sampler of four different one-ounce pipe tobacco bags. As far as the pipe, we have dozens of different models from which to choose. Whether you want a straight-stem or a bent-stem, a walnut color or cherry color, a matte finish or glossy finish, the choice is yours.

We also offer a pipe set for those that want a filter system. Starting at $74.95, this set includes the same offerings as above with the difference of a Lorenzo Filtro pipe and the addition of a ten-count set of charcoal filters which are effective at providing a cooler, cleaner and drier experience.

What is also attractive about this pipe set is that it includes a primer of how to prepare and smoke a bowl of fine pipe tobacco. This simple set of instructions clearly teaches the user how to enjoy a bowl of pipe tobacco, how to maintain and clean the briar pipe, and how to store pipe tobacco. The inside of the box also has a great illustration of the anatomy of a briar pipe. There is also a glossary of different pipe tobacco varieties thus introducing the beginner to the different names of tobacco leaves. The set comes beautifully packaged in a kraft box so it is easy for you to get that last minute gift to leave under the Christmas tree.

If you cannot make it to our shop to pick up your set, for an extra $5.95, we can ship this gift to the person and address of your choice. Call us at 985-809-1818 or email us at info@habanaport.com to order today.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port


Thursday, December 6, 2012

Butz-Choquin (BC) Churchwarden Briar Pipes

Saludos,

Greetings, gangsters of Gandalf. Today we are featuring a few new pipe arrivals. In the spirit of the upcoming Hobbit feature film, we at Habana Port have stocked a few Churchwarden briar pipes from Butz-Choquin (BC), the famous French pipemaker. Churchwarden pipes are defined as those having a long stem. Many pipe enthusiasts feel that a Churchwarden provides a cooler, dryer smoke since it takes a while longer for the smoke to hit your tongue. Also known as the armchair pipe, it is loved by those who want to extend their arm and smoke at the same time. It is certainly a lazy man's model but we like to think of the CW as a true philosopher's pipe.

We have 2 BC Churchwarden pipe models now. The top one is the Calabash Jr. and the pipe below it is the Balzac. Very unique yet masterfully crafted pieces these Churchwardens from BC will treat you right. So come in today and check out these wizard-friendly styles.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port


Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2012 Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, orators of Oliva. The Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial cigar made its annual appearance today. This is the famous Serie V blend from the Nicaraguan-based cigar manufacturer whose only difference is a Maduro wrapper. This cigar usually arrives in cigar shops around the beginning of December just in time for the holiday season. This year the Serie V Maduro cigar measures 6 inches by a 50 rg making this a typical Toro format. There was a 5,000 unit total production for this line so keep in mind that this is a limited-run cigar. We have not smoked this year's V Maddy yet but judging by previous years' blends the cigar should have a sweet and toasty note. We will let you know how it smokes in a future post.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port