PCA 2025 Coverage: Patina
James talks with Mo Maali of Patina Cigars and presents him with Simply Stogies’ 2024 Cigar of the Year award for the Oro de Nicaragua Toro Extra. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r-4zI3l1gf0
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Cigar Review: Patina Cigars’ Oro de Nicaragua Toro Extra
Mo Maali, owner of Patina Cigars, announced in February of 2024 that he was adding a new core line to Patina’s portfolio: The Oro de Nicaragua. Now, for those of you who have lived in Chicago, Oro de Nicaragua might sound familiar. In fact, that was the name of a line from My Father for…
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Cigar Review: Patina Sumatra Rustic
Patina is one of those “if you know, you know” brands. It just doesn’t get a lot of love from some in the industry, which is a shame. I fell in love with the Patina Connecticuts and never looked back. I have been excited about the Patina Sumatra ever since owner Mo Maali announced it…
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Top 10 Boutique Cigar Companies You Must Try
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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