I sit down with Dean Parsons of Epic Cigars at the 2021 PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dean and I discuss how his journey from Canadian hockey player, to police officer, to real estate development, to finally finding his passion and starting Epic Cigars. Dean opens up about the industry and the amount…
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What is a boutique cigar? That question has been asked by aficionados and enthusiasts for years causing much debate within the community. Definitions of what makes a cigar brand boutique include: Brands who do not own their own factory, brands who only produce lines in small batches, and even cigars manufactured in a small factory….
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Anytime I see a wrapper this dark on a cigar, I immediately think twice. Will it be a pepper bomb? Will it be too spicy? The Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper on the Epic Maduro is dark and toothy, but don’t be scared away! While the Maduro may be on the full end of the spectrum, it…
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OVERVIEW VITOLA:Â Â Â ToroSIZE:Â Â 6-1/4″ x 54 ORIGIN:Â Â Dominican RepublicFACTORY:Â Â Charles Fairmorn WRAPPER:Â Â Mexican San AndresBINDER:Â Â Indonesian SumatraFILLER:Â Â Dominican Republic and Nicuaraguan STRENGTH:Â Â Medium – Full SOURCE:Â Â Received Sample from Epic Cigars ENVIRONMENT WHERE:Â Â My deck WHEN:Â Â July 12, 2020 DRINKS:Â Â Iced Tea WEATHER:Â Â Perfect warm Summer night – low 80’s with 65% humidity WHAT’S ON:Â Â Sounds…
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