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·May 14, 2019

Cigar News: Emilio Cigars Brings Back AF1 and AF2

After a few years hiatus, Emilio Cigars is bringing back reblended AF1 and AF2, now made at James Brown's Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. This is the first cigar to be produced since the Emilio Cigars and Black Label Trading Company merged back in January. The blends and packaging was done by James Brown owner of BLTC and Fabrica Oveja Negra. Both new cigars will ship this month.

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·January 23, 2019

Cigar News: Emilio Cigars and Black Label Trading Company Merge

As of today, Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is taking over the branding and marketing of Emilio Cigars. Going forward, all cigar production will move to BLTC’s factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. A lot of the Emilio lines are already rolled there including Cavatina, LJZ, Papa Joe and Grimalkin. Scott Zucca, owner of Emilio Cigars, will continue to be involved and will distribute cigars for both companies through his distribution company L.J. Zucca Inc.

Cigar News: Emilio Cigars Re-Release Grimalkin

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·April 19, 2018

Cigar News: Emilio Cigars Re-Release Grimalkin

In 2011, Grimalkin came to the market, and became a widely acclaimed and sought after cigar from Emilio. Emilio, now a part of Boutiques Unified, just announced what many fans have been waiting to hear. Grimalkin will return in May of 2018.

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·August 23, 2017

Cigar News: Boutiques Unified Expands Sales Team

Boutiques Unified announced today that Koy Matta will be joining the BU team. Effective immediately, Koy will be representing Boutiques Unified in GA, FL, NC, SC, TN, KY, AL, and MS.

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Total Score - Excellent

Blind Cigar Review: Emilio | Mia Dora Coronita

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·May 15, 2015

Blind Cigar Review: Emilio | Mia Dora Coronita

"This could easily become my go to morning smoke with a cup of coffee. The mild beginning transitioned to some bolder flavors nicely. Each third developed a distinct profile and stayed true. The leather really balanced the char and pepper, with the dark roast coffee at the end being a pleasant surprise." -Gregg (McGreggor57)

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·March 4, 2019

Quick Cigar Review: Emilio | Papa Joe

Overall the Emilio Papa Joe is an extremely pleasant smooth smoke with just enough spice for those who enjoy that in a cigar. It is also overall a nice smooth smoke with cedar, baking spices and pepper spice on the retro that it can be enjoyed as your first cigar of the day with coffee or as an everyday smoke at any time of day. It is a very nice addition to the Emilio portfolio by Fabrica Oveja Negra.

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2018

Each of our panelists were given 10 votes to towards our Top 25 Cigars of the Year - 2018. As with previous years, the order of their votes mattered as their #1 vote is worth twice as much as their #10. Our list is made up of cigars that had a wide release this year. The cigars that are eligible do not have to have been reviewed on Blind Man's Puff, but the reviewer must have smoke it at some point to vote for it.

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Overall Score - Good

Blind Cigar Review: Emilio | LJZ Robusto

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·January 12, 2018

Blind Cigar Review: Emilio | LJZ Robusto

"This cigar was mediocre in my opinion. There was not much complexity. Smooth notes of spice and hay were the cornerstones, but the char crept in and took over through the second and final third of the cigar. A little age might do this cigar some good, so do not give up entirely on this stick. It might grow into something very good." -Steve (ThaGreatWazoo)

Cigar News: House of Emilio Rebrands to "Boutiques United"

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·January 18, 2016

Cigar News: House of Emilio Rebrands to “Boutiques United”

Vineland, NJ (January 18, 2016) – LJ Zucca is proud to announce it’s rebranding from “House of Emilio” to “Boutiques United”. Effective today Boutiques United, which also launched a new website and corresponding social media accounts, will be the name of the cigar distribution entity moving forward.

Blind Cigar Review: Emilio | AF2 Torpedo

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·September 5, 2014

Blind Cigar Review: Emilio | AF2 Torpedo

"I really enjoyed the richness of the coffee and oak during the first third and wished they would have held on a little more. The final two thirds gradually ramped the fullness down and transformed the smoke into a milder sweeter profile. I'm glad I grabbed this one for a morning cigar." -Gregg (McGreggor57)

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