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Rafael Nodal

·August 6, 2014

IPCPR 2014: The Show in Pictures – Black Label Trading Co., Boutique Blends, Buho and Cabal

This year, we decided to give you a tour of the show through the pictures we took while we were there. Some are of new items, and some are just things we thought were interesting. These manufacturers were not sharing booth space, we just combined them into a single slideshow due to the number of pictures we had from each.

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Blind Cigar Review: Aging Room | Bin No. 2 C Major

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·March 18, 2020

Blind Cigar Review: Aging Room | Bin No. 2 C Major

"Loved it, perfect way to wind down after a day of screaming kids and dealing with broken cars. I don't drink much so I compare flavors to what would pair well with my drink of choice which is coffee, and let me tell you, this was a perfect match. Only issue I had was, I wanted another. Great smoke, great experience." -Joseph S. (Bearded Bastard)

Cigar News: Altadis Taking Over Aging Room Distribution

Aging Room All Boutique Blends News Rafael Nodal

·May 15, 2017

Cigar News: Altadis Taking Over Aging Room Distribution

In a "strategic alliance agreement," Altadis U.S.A. will begin distributing the products from Boutique Blends Cigars, a company owned by Rafael Nodal, his wife, Alina, and partner Hank Bischoff—and Nodal has accepted a position with Altadis as well. Starting June 5, all orders for brands such as Aging Room, La Bohéme, Oliveros and other cigars by Boutique Blends will be taken and fulfilled through Altadis and its sales team.

Altadis U.S.A. Announces Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata - Cigar News

Aging Room News Rafael Nodal

·February 17, 2023

Altadis U.S.A. Announces Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata – Cigar News

Altadis has announced the latest in the Aging Room Quattro line: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata. From his early classical music studies, Rafael Nodal, Head of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA, has always been fascinated by famous sonatas. “Beethoven’s Moonlight and other sonatas from Mozart, Schubert, Chopin and Rachmaninoff among my favorites,” he says.

Cigar News: JR Cigar Announces Romeo y Julieta Edicion Limitada JR 50th

All Criollo Rafael Nodal Robusto Romeo y Julieta (DR)

·February 18, 2021

Cigar News: JR Cigar Announces Romeo y Julieta Edicion Limitada JR 50th

2021 Marks the 50th anniversary of JR Cigar, and to celebrate they are releasing the Romeo y Julieta Edicion Limitada...

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2

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·October 14, 2020

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2

Altadis U.S.A. released the Trinidad Espiritu in July of 2019. Now, over a year later, they are releasing a followup cigar in a new blend, Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2. The original Espiritu actually had Series No. 1 on the band, but that kind of went under the radar. The original scored a 91 in our blind test.

JR Cigar Announces JR Pure Origin: Terra de Andes - Cigar News

AJ Fernandez All News Rafael Nodal

·October 31, 2023

JR Cigar Announces JR Pure Origin: Terra de Andes – Cigar News

JR Cigar introduces the second blend of the JR Pure Origin line, Terra de Andes, available from November 1. This unique cigar, crafted with rare tobaccos, tells the story of South America's Andes Mountains.

Quick Cigar Review: Aging Room | Bin No. 1 B Minor

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·September 24, 2014

Quick Cigar Review: Aging Room | Bin No. 1 B Minor

This was by far my favorite new cigar from IPCPR this year and one of my favorites overall this year. This was so smooth and buttery and the flavors were always balanced and great. It had just the right amount of spice throughout. The flavor profile and aged tobacco flavors I found are usually unique to Cuban cigars. It was full flavored and complex with lots of transitions without being overly powerful. The price is a bit steep, but I will be buying a box of these, no question. I give this a personal score of 96 (Extraordinary).

Aging Room All Dominican Republic IPCPR News Rafael Nodal

·July 6, 2018

Cigar News: Altadis Introduces Aging Room Core Series

The award-winning lineup of Aging Room cigars (Altadis U.S.A.) will get some welcome additions at the 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. Among these new cigars will be the Aging Room by Rafael Nodal Core Series. This cigar collection is an expression of artistry from Aging Room founder Rafael Nodal. Aging Room cigars are intended to show a commitment to small batch production, and use fine aged tobaccos.

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Aging Room Rare Collection Scherzo - Blind Cigar Review

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·February 23, 2022

Aging Room Rare Collection Scherzo – Blind Cigar Review

"From beginning to end this cigar performed like a rock star. The transitions in flavors from section to section kept my interest and the flavors were exactly what I look for in a cigar. Cocoa, baking spices, leather, and salted nuts all worked in unison to create a truly enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend this cigar to anyone. Thanks for the chance to smoke it!" -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

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