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·February 14, 2014

Blind Cigar Review: SWAG | S Maduro Infamous

"Excellent cigar overall. While it wasn't that interesting from the flavor change department, it delivered very enjoyable flavors from start to finish." -Jason (bigslowrock)

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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·August 5, 2020

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Brings Back Oliveros Gran Retorno

Altadis U.S.A. is bringing back a line from Aging Room, Oliveros Gran Retorno. Oliveros Gran Retorno is a small batch production that undergoes a unique aging process. The blend uses extra aged tobacco that has been aging in traditional bales for 24 months, then they rested in “reposado” in the factory Cedar Room for six months, and then the cigars themselves have been aged for at least 33 months after rolling.

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·May 9, 2018

Cigar News: Pura Cepa is the Latest Release from Aging Room Cigars

The line of Aging Room Cigars, under the Altadis umbrella of brands, will soon expand with their newest facing. A cigar called Pura Cepa, which translates to Pure Bred. It is a Nicaraguan puro with tobaccos from multiple Nicaraguan growing regions.

Editorial: Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival – 2015

The Rocky Mountain Cigar festival is always a great event with good people, and awesome vendors. It has been growing steadily since it's inception in 2011. Unfortunately I was deathly ill last year and wasn't able to attend and see the new venue. This year I was feeling great and ready to smoke, and it didn't disappoint. Joined by our panelist Jack, we conquered almost the entire festival.

Cigar News: Aging Room Reveals Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu

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·August 31, 2020

Cigar News: Aging Room Reveals Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu

In celebration of winning Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year last year with the Quattro Nicaragua, Aging Room is coming out with a special edition version of that cigar in a special size. Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu.

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.

Cigar News: Boutique Blends Announces La Bohéme

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·July 15, 2014

Cigar News: Boutique Blends Announces La Bohéme

There's a new production of Puccini's famous La Bohéme, but it won't be playing in any opera house—it will be found in tobacconists. Boutique Blends president Rafael Nodal, has named his newest cigar brand in honor of his favorite opera.

Aging Room All Dominican Republic IPCPR News Rafael Nodal

·July 6, 2018

Cigar News: Reintroduction of Quattro from Aging Room

Altadis U.S.A. will reintroduce Quattro, an award-winning series of premium cigars from Aging Room by Rafael Nodal. Quattro is an extension of the Aging Room family of cigars crafted by a prominent name in boutique-styled blends, Rafael Nodal. With this reimagined Quattro collection, Nodal revives the previous Quattro selections, while expanding the lineup with two new additions.

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·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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