Aging Room Maduro Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, boutique bunch. Aging Room Maduro cigars have arrived in our humidors. These cigars are rich in flavor and about medium to medium-strong. There are notes of a sweet, malty flavor. Due to their recent No. 2 Ranking, the cigar market is learning more about Boutique Blends' Aging Room cigar lines. We currently have the M356, the Quattro and the Maduro lines.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Happy Holla Dayz

Saludos,

Greetings, hoodrats. This has to be the best Christmas card we have ever received from a customer. J.P. looks content with that cigar. Happy holla dayz.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Don Pepin 10th Anniversary Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, mavericks of My Father Cigars. The Don Pepin 10th Anniversary cigar is available now. In honor of the 10th anniversary of the opening of Don Pepin's Miami factory, El Rey de los Habanos, he created this limited-edition cigar. Each cigar comes individually packaged in its own coffin box. Only a limited amount of the cigars were produced. We suggest you hurry into either of our locations to secure yours. Otherwise you can also order at http://www.cigarearth.com/Don-Pepin-Garcia-10th-Anniversary-Limited-Edition-by-My-Father-2752.htm

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Illusione mk ultra Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, mind-controlled. The Illusione mk ultra cigar has landed for the first time in our humidors. We are excited about this blend. Check our Twitter feed for a future update regarding a quick profile of the cigar.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Merry Christmas from Habana Port

Saludos,

Greetings, Santa's helpers. Merry Christmas from all of us at Habana Port. May this day be a restful and peaceful one. We'll see you tomorrow in Baton Rouge and on Friday in Covington.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Cigar Sampler from General Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, generals of General. Need a last-minute cigar gift? We have several boxed cigar samplers from General Cigar Co. One is a "Best of Dominican" Sampler which includes Macanudo, Partagas and La Gloria Cubana. Another set is the "Best of Honduras" which includes Hoyo de Monterrey, Sancho Panza, Don Tomas, Excalibur and Punch. Finally if you are a fan of CAO then the "Best of CAO" Sampler is a great choice. Each set will run you an affordable $34.99.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

La Flor Dominicana Mysterioso Collector's Edition 2013 Cigar

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Greetings, La Flor liason. The La Flor Dominicana Mysterioso Collector's Edition 2013 cigar has arrived in both humidors. This cigar is a limited run whose wrapper is adorned in a candy-cane style which is perfect for the Christmas season.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Habana Port Christmas Cigar Samplers

Saludos,

Season's greetings. Our Christmas Cigar Sampler Boxes are available now but for a limited time. Create your own selection.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas

Saludos,

Season's greetings, Christmas carolers. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Port.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Casa Fernandez 35th Anniversary Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, callers of Casa F. We couldn't help ourselves. But the Casa Fernandez 35th Anniversary cigar has landed in our humidors. Limited availability.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Tabacum Danli Cigar Sale Ending Soon

Saludos,

Greetings, tokers of tobacco and Tabacums. Our introductory special on the new Tabacum Danli cigar (Buy 25, Get 20% off) expires tomorrow (12/7/13). Visit any shop location or buy online at www.tabacums.com.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Happy Birthday, WC

Saludos,

Greetings, philosophers and statesmen. We would like to wish a happy birthday to Winston Churchill. It was estimated that he enjoyed about 250k cigars in his 91-year lifetime.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Da Byrdman Wild Bunch Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, Wild Bunch. Da Byrdman has landed in Louisiana. This marks the 11th Wild Bunch member from the unique cigar line from Ortega Cigar Co. The cigar measures 6 inches by 54 and incorporates a Broadleaf Maduro wrapper.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Happy Thanksgiving

Saludos,

Greetings, titans of turkeys and toros. We at Habana Port wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!  Hopefully you can enjoy some fine tobacco after your meal.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Tabacum Danli Cigars - Small Batch 2013

Saludos,

Greetings, Tabacum titans. We at Habana Port have received 1,200 singles of a small-batch run of a one-time blend out of the Raices Cubanas factory. Dubbed Tabacums Danli, this Honduran version of our popular Tabacums line will be sure to please the mild-bodied smoker. Initially the blend starts out with a light, woodsy profile then it flowers to an earthier layer.

In an unprecedented move, Habana Port Cigar Merchants is extending a limited offer. You will receive an extra 20% off when you purchase any 25 Tabacum Danli singles. This discount will be applied at checkout when buying in-store or when placing the order online or over the phone. Offer valid only when purchasing 25 or more Tabacums Danli singles and expires Saturday, December 7, 2013. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. No limit on this deal. Offer good while supplies last.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Operation Mongoose: Close but no exploding cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, history buffs. Some of Operation Mongoose's assassination tactics against Fidel Castro included exploding cigars & poisoning a box of his favorite cigars with botulinus toxin. When Castro learned of Operation Mongoose,  he held up this newspaper in a taunting fashion.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

John F. Kennedy's Favorite Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, pupils of presidents and panatelas. John F. Kennedy's favorite cigar was the H. Upmann Petit Upmann. The night before the embargo on Cuba was signed, he sent his aide Pierre Salinger to purchase every box he could gather from DC tobacconists for a total of 1,200 cigars.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2013 Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, mavens of maddies. The annual release of the Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial cigar is available in our humidors and www.CigarEarth.com now. The 2013 vitola is the Double Robusto (5x54). A total production of 8,000 is available on this cigar (up from last year's 5,000).

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Perique: Photographs by Charles Martin

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Greetings, pupils of Perique and panatelas. Need a great gift this season for the fine tobacco enthusiast? "Perique" depicts the steps in procuring this unique tobacco from St. James Parish, Louisiana. Charles Martin has chronicled his family's longstanding tradition of growing and curing this prized leaf that is used by both the pipe and fine cigar industries. Now available in our stores or at www.CigarEarth.com.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Achilles Cigar by Curivari

Saludos,

Greetings, 'gars and Greek heroes. Ten years in the making, Curivari has released Achilles, its highest-grade blend to date. Available now at Habana Port and soon to be listed at www.CigarEarth.com.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Headley Grange Drumstick L.E. 2013 Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, diehard drummers and double coronas. Headley Grange Drumstick L.E. 2013 cigars are available. Limited quantity. We are only one of two retailers in Louisiana to have received some.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Louisiana Tobacco Harvest 2013 Part 3

Saludos,

Greetings, planters. The aftermath of our tobacco harvest. You will notice the leaves on the ground. Those are the ones that were not fit to cure due to damage.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Louisiana Tobacco Harvest 2013 Part 4

Saludos,

Greetings, planters. The final output of green tobacco leaf of the 2013 harvest before they are hung to cure / dry. This was the result of about 7 viable plants.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Louisiana Tobacco Harvest 2013 Part 2

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Greetings, planters. We pick each leaf by hand (as opposed to the stalk-cutting method) that way we can sort/hang by priming (the particular level of the tobacco plant).

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Louisiana Tobacco Harvest 2013 Part 1

Saludos,

Greetings, planters. With the first freeze tonight in Louisiana we are harvesting the leaves from our tobacco crop in the nick of time.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Happy Veteran's Day 2013

Richard Overton, the oldest living United States military veteran at the age of 107, will celebrate Veterans Day at the White House. Wikimedia Commons

Saludos,

Greetings, patriots and panatela peeps. We wish you a Happy Veteran's Day and we want to thank all of our country's military members for their service and sacrifice. We came across a story that we think is fitting for today. And if you see a vet today, offer him or her a cigar. Meet The Oldest Living U.S. Military Vet Who Credits Longevity To Whiskey & Cigars

Until the next post, siempre fumando, 

Habana Port

Viaje Stuffed Turkey Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, holiday herd. Dark Meat or White Meat? Choose your preference this Thanksgiving with the Viaje Stuffed Turkey cigar. Measuring 5 inches by a 58 rg, this cigar is full-bodied and perfect for after a meal.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,

 Habana Port

Herrera Esteli Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, entourage of Esteli. The Herrera Esteli cigar has landed in our humidors. Blended by Willy Herrera & crafted by Drew Estate, this old-school blend is elegant yet flavorful. With recent top reviews in the cigar press, the H.E. will be sure to garner a future Top 25 spot.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,

Habana Port

Raices Cubanas Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, old school fans. Raices Cubanas cigar is now available in both humidors. This cigar has a distinct leather, earthy sweetness that is characteristic of the cigars from this famed factory. Distributed by Alec Bradley, Raices Cubanas has finally released a cigar under its own name. We first tried the cigar at this past summer's big cigar trade show. We felt like it was one of the best cigars of the show so we have been anticipating this one sinceJuly. Let us know what you think of it when you smoke it.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,

Habana Port

Tatuaje JV13 Cigar (Jason)

Saludos,

Greetings, monsters & maduro mavericks. Tatuaje's 6th Monster cigar, JV13, is available in our humidors now. Aka the Jason, this double corona format will be sure to please you as you walk the neighborhoods (or Camp Crystal Lake) on Halloween night. Limited availability.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,

Habana Port

Alec Bradley Mundial Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, warriors of the world. The new Alec Bradley Mundial is available now. This is a limited production cigar with Honduran & Nicaraguan components. Only 3,000 boxes will be available in 2013 due to the fact that only 2 pairs of rollers are assigned to the task of handcrafting this line. If you are a fan of the Prensado or Family Blend, you need to give this cigar a shot.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

La Palina Maduro Nightcap Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, pals of Paley. We are smoking a La Palina Maduro cigar for a fine nightcap and to celebrate the fact we at Habana Port are bringing in their brands into our humidors. They will be available next week. Initially we are bringing in the Maduro and El Diario (winner of a Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Pick in 2012) and we will receive a few Goldies which are handcrafted in Miami. We will explain a bit more about those when we get them next week. But until then we are enjoying this maddie cigar that is made in the world famous Raices Cubanas factory.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Casa Cuba Pre-Release 2013 Cigar

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Greetings, Fuente fans. We have opened our latest cigar arrival. The Casa Cuba is Fuente's newest brand and the cigar we are offering now is a sneak-peek of the new cigar line. Sporting a secondary band that underscores that this is a pre-release and is dated with the year, the Casa Cuba has been highly anticipated. The brand was made to commemorate the centennial celebration of the famed Dominican cigar company. The vitola is dubbed Doble Cinco (a term referring to the particular domino hand). Because of the quantity we received, we are limiting the sale of this cigar to one stick per person.



Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Viaje Full Moon 2013 Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, pupils of pumpkins and panatelas. The new Viaje Full Moon cigar is upon us. This is one of the most unique packaging concepts we have seen in the cigar industry. Here is a video showcasing the unveiling of the box. We will update later you as to how the cigar smokes.



Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Cigar Bobken Ashtray

Saludos,

Greetings, neat freaks and Nub smokers. The Cigar Bobken is an inexpensive portable cigar ashtray that you can put in your cup holder. Great for your car, golf cart, boat, RV or home. Dishwasher-safe, the Bobken securely holds the ashes and when you are ready to dump them, you can pop the top and discard where you please.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,

Habana Port

OSOK Cigar by Edgar Hoill and CLE

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Greetings, West Coasters. The new OSOK cigar by Edgar Hoill has arrived. That stands for "One Shot One Kill" which is a term that refers to Edgar's famous photography skills. Distributed by Fabricas Unidas which is Christian Eiroa's (former owner of Camacho) new cigar company, the OSOK debuted at the IPCPR Trade Show in July. Each box is adorned with a bandana that sports Edgar's style and branding.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,

Habana Port

Butz-Choquin Pipe Arrival

Saludos,

Greetings, pipe paisanos. A new arrival of French Butz-Choquin pipes have arrived including this Brumaire Brune model.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,

Habana Port

Cigar Journal

Saludos,

Greetings, bookworms and belicosos. Cigar Journal is available at all of our locations now. This publication offers a European perspective on the cigar world and the brands available in that market.

Until the next post, siempre fumando, 

Habana Port

Fuente Opus X Destino and Casa Cuba Cigars

Saludos,

Greetings, Fuente fans. Saw an invoice from A. Fuente emailed to us last night that has Casa Cuba Doble Cinco & Opus X Destino Lancero & Opus X Destino Super Belicoso cigar order on the way. These are some of their centennial cigars that will be hitting the market the next few months.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Brebbia Pipe

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Greetings, Brebbia and briar pipe bunch. A new arrival of Brebbia (Italian) briar pipes is available including their famous "First Calabash".

Until the next post, siempre fumando, 

Habana Port

2013 Xikar Tailgate Set

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Greetings, fans of football and fine tobacco. The 2013 Xikar Tailgate Set includes a football-themed 5-count travel humidor, an ashtray can, coozie, bottle opener and Element torch lighter. Save over 17% with a sales price of $94.99 (regular $115). Supplies are limited.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,

Habana Port

Gearhead Gary - September's Wild Bunch Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, Wild Bunch. The newest Wild Bunch cigar member, Gearhead Gary, has rolled into our humidors. Even though this is September's release from Ortega Cigar Company we are glad to have it. The cigar is a torpedo that uses a Habano Maduro wrapper. We can't wait to get to it.

Until the next post, siempre fumando, 

Habana Port

JD Howard Reserve HR46 Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, Crowned Heads counts. We recently received the JD Howard Reserve HR46 cigar. Very rich & tasty.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,

Habana Port

Duck Commander Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, Duck Dynasty devotees. The official Duck Commander cigar by Ted's Cigars is available here. Incorporating an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper this Toro sized cigar which measures 6 inches by a 50 RG is very smooth. Handmade in the Dominican Republic. So support this Louisiana family by trying out the Duck Commander cigar.

Until the next post, siempre fumando, Habana Port

Meet Fast Eddie Tonight

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Greetings, Ortega orators. Meet Fast Eddie tonight & be a part of the Wild Bunch. Click here for details.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,

Habana Port

The new Casa de Garcia Connecticut Magnum Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, ring gauge giants. On a tight budget? Like 60 rg cigars? The new Casa de Garcia Connecticut Magnum is your cigar. Rolled and distributed by the same cigar company that owns Romeo y Julieta and Montecristo are involved with the famous value line Casa de Garcia cigars. Each Magnum retails for $3.39. And a 20-count bundle will get you 10 percent off.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

New Orleans Saints Zippo Lighter

Saludos,

Greetings, who dat nation. Sport your NOLA loyalty with a Saints Zippo lighter. Lifetime warranty. Who Dat.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

2013 Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HJ10-i Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, avid AB apostles. The 2013 Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HJ10-i cigars have arrived. This is the third year that the cigar company has issued this top line. And this release is the same as the first year's blend. As is usual the cigar has a limited availability so hurry in to secure yours.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Curivari's Gran Rey Belicoso Cigar

Saludos,

Greetings, cult followers of Curivari. Today's afternoon delight is Curivari's El Gran Rey Belicoso cigar. Clean floral and coffee notes dominate the palate. This is a blend that the smoker could choose as a morning cigar or first of the day stick. The Nicaraguan-based small-batch cigar company had hit a home run with the El Gran Rey cigar line. Click here to order online.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

New Orleans Cigar Factory Scene in 1913

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Greetings, history heroes of Clear Havanas. In 1913, New Orleans had 22 cigar factories with a cigar roller workforce of over 3,000. The weekly salary was between $15 & $20. Women were employed in most factories. This picture depicts a New Orleans cigar factory back then. Source: Louisiana State Museum.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Cigar Samplers Under $20

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Greetings, bundling brothers. Are you indecisive? Don't worry. We have great cigar samplers for $19.95.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Darn Tobacco Pests

Saludos,

Greetings, green thumbers. Want to grow tobacco? Beware, as the majestic plant is a magnet for certain pests. We don't know the name of these little caterpillars & their eggs (green sphere in the center), but they are a bane in the existence of the tobacco plant. If left unchecked, the caterpillar will eat through the leaves, fatten and continue to gorge on the plant until there is nothing left. So get rid of them at first sight.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port

Happy Labor Day

Saludos,

Greetings, lovers of lonsdales and labor. Happy Labor Day. We will be open today from 10am to 4pm to serve your cigar and pipe tobacco needs.

Until the next post, siempre fumando,
Habana Port