Rafael Nodal

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious Ltd. Ed.

by Emmett | Jun 25, 2020 | AJ Fernandez, All, Habano, News, Nicaragua, Rafael Nodal | 0 |

Altadis U.S.A. has announced a limited edition version of its successful 2019 Henry Clay War Hawk line: Rebellious.

Cigar News: JR Cigar Unveils Exclusive Romeo y Julieta Pasión

by Emmett | Apr 27, 2020 | All, Habano, Honduras, News, Romeo y Julieta (DR) | 0 |

JR Cigar announced today a new exclusive cigar from Altadis USA, Romeo y Julieta Pasión. Pasión is rolled at the Flor de Copan factory in Honduras.

Blind Cigar Review: Montecristo | Espada Oscuro Guard

by Zane G. | Mar 27, 2020 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, Grupo de Maestros, Habano, Montecristo (DR), Nicaragua, Oscuro, Rosado, Toro | 0 |

“I was leery about the first third, hoping it may have some complexity of this blend, however i was delightfully surprised bu the last two thirds. A menagerie of roasted and tasty charred flavors intermingling with sweet caramel and chocolate flavors made this end up being two thumbs up for me! Paired with flawless appearance, construction and burn made it all the better. Top notch med-full bodied smoke!” -John A. (Bostoneo)

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

by Zane G. | Mar 18, 2020 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, Nicaragua, Rafael Nodal, Toro | 0 |

“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: H. Upmann to Ship Grupo de Maestros CT Next Month

by Matthew T. | Aug 10, 2018 | All, Dominican Republic, H. Upmann, News, Rafael Nodal | 0 |

Altadis U.S.A. will be shipping the new H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros starting next month, to selected retailers. It is being released in conjunction with the 175th anniversary of the H. Upmann brand. The H. Upmann Connecticut by Grupo de Maestros was envisioned and blended by Rafael Nodal as a unique and bold Connecticut cigar.

Cigar News: Reintroduction of Quattro from Aging Room

by Matthew T. | Jul 6, 2018 | Aging Room, All, Dominican Republic, IPCPR, News, Rafael Nodal | 0 |

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.

Cigar News: Altadis Introduces Aging Room Core Series

by Matthew T. | Jul 6, 2018 | Aging Room, All, Dominican Republic, IPCPR, News, Rafael Nodal | 0 |

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.

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

by Matthew T. | May 9, 2018 | Aging Room, All, News, Nicaragua, Rafael Nodal | 0 |

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.

Cigar News: Altadis Announces Romeo San Andrés

by Emmett | Jan 24, 2018 | AJ Fernandez, All, Featured, Grupo de Maestros, Maduro, Mexican San Andres, News, Nicaragua, Rafael Nodal, Romeo y Julieta (DR) | 0 |

Today, Altadis U.S.A. and AJ Fernandez announced another collaboration, the Romeo San Andrés by Romeo y Julieta. The cigar is made in Estelí, Nicaragua at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez. The blend uses an aged San Andrés wrapper, one of the more popular wrappers today.

Cigar News: Altadis Taking Over Aging Room Distribution

by Emmett | May 15, 2017 | Aging Room, All, Boutique Blends, News, Rafael Nodal | 0 |

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.