Cigar Dojo has collaborated with a LOT of cigar companies to release a special cigar. One they haven't work with, until now, is Fratello Cigars. Their first collaboration cigar is called the After BurnR cigar, a special project with deep ties to each company's unique histories.
Today, Omar de Frias of Fratello Cigars announced a collaboration with Adroit Brewery to make an Imperial Stout Beer that is called Terminal Descent.
"The flavor was slightly light and one note, but it was a nice sweet floral and cedar flavor. The cigar had a good creaminess until the final third, which transitioned into a heavy, bitter bite. The cigar smoked fast and seemed light, so I'm unsure if it was underfilled or mix-filled. I would smoke it again at the right price, but it is not the most complex stick." -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)
Today, Omar de Frias, owner of Fratello Cigars, announced Navetta Inverso, which translates to “inverted shuttle” in Italian. It will make its debut at this years IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. The idea behind the blend is that is uses the same tobacco as the regular Navetta line, but in reverse order. So the tobacco previously used for the wrapper and binder are now the filler, and the filler are now the binder and wrapper.
From Space to Smoke: Omar de Frias Resigns from NASA. Springfield, VA (October 17, 2016) – Omar de Frias, owner of Fratello Cigars, has resigned from NASA after more than a decade.
Fratello Cigars will soon be launching their third store-exclusive cigar. The Esclusivo will be made for and sold only by Old Virginia Tobacco Co. The Fratello Esclusivo is a 5x52 Piramide and will be available in 20-count boxes.
Fratello Cigars has announced La Floridan, a new cigar with an old history. This new cigar will first be sold this month ABC Fine Wine and Spirits. Initial production is limited to 12,000 Cigars.
Fratello Cigars has announced Fratello Florida as the next cigar in their State Exclusive Series. Fratello Florida made its debut November 12, 2022 at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits. Initial production limited to 10,000 Cigars.
Omar de Frias, owner at Fratello Cigars, has announced a new cigar to exclusive to PCA attendees. VICEVERSA is a celebration of the company's 9th-anniversary blend and will be shown off at the PCA trade show during the second week of July.
Fratello Cigars, known for its name sake Fratello brand (which means "brother" in Italian) is releasing a new cigar : Fratello Bianco . It will have a soft launch at seven retailers nationwide next month before an official debut at the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers trade show in July. This is the company's second cigar line.