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

Saludos,

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

Saludos,

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