Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Introduces the Piccolo

Omar de Frias is proud to announce the company’s latest blend, the Fratello Piccolo.  Different from the Fratello Classico, the Piccolo uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with the same binder and filler as the Classico. “We used a different wrapper on our Classico blend and picked up some great flavors! The combustion and aroma were Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Introduces the Piccolo[…]

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announces the Navetta Inverso Boxer

Omar de Frias has announced today, the company’s latest blend, the Navetta Inverso Boxer.  The Inverso Boxer will be making its official debut at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas.  In today’s press release, Omar notes: “Similar to the other Boxer blends, we modified the filler blend in the Inverso Boxer to increase Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announces the Navetta Inverso Boxer[…]

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announces Space Fresh Pack

Omar de Frias is proud to announce the Space Fresh Pack.  Fratello is releasing four cigars in this fresh pack, two of which are new blends for the company.  Sorella and Arlequin. The Space Fresh Pack will have two existing blends.  Fratello Classico in its new format 6 x 50 and the existing Fratello Bianco Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announces Space Fresh Pack[…]

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars and Adroit Theory Brewery Introduce “Terminal Descent” Beer

The pairing of craft beer with cigars has become as popular as pairing a spirit like whiskey or rum or a fine wine with a cigar. Craft beers come in many dimensions and include various infusion of fruits, coffee, mocha, etc. These beers are not your standard lager or ales. Instead they are flavor filled Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars and Adroit Theory Brewery Introduce “Terminal Descent” Beer[…]

Cigar Review: Fratello Navetta Discovery – Rated 92

Three, Two, One — We have liftoff. That was the sound of Omar de Frias and his Fratello Cigars team back at the 2017 IPCPR where they showcased the 4th introduction for Omar’s young company. Over those four years he has became a cigar household name to many a cigar enthusiast. As many of you Read more about Cigar Review: Fratello Navetta Discovery – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: FRATELLO CIGARS ANNOUNCES FRATELLO D.M.V.

Omar de Frias is proud to announce the launch of Fratello D.M.V and Delaware.  The D.M.V is an abbreviation well known to residents of the DC metro area as DC, Maryland and Virginia.  This blend will be sold exclusively to retailers in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware and manufactured at the La Aurora factory in Dominican Read more about Cigar News: FRATELLO CIGARS ANNOUNCES FRATELLO D.M.V.[…]

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Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Hire Mid-Atlantic Sales Director

Omar de Frias continues to grow his Fratello Cigars brand both nationally and internationally. The company has announced the hiring of  Samuel Dietz, as the new Director of Sales for the Mid-Atlantic for Fratello Cigars.  In the company’s press release, Omar states: “Sam is an energetic and engaging young leader. With his background and sales acumen we Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Hire Mid-Atlantic Sales Director[…]

Cigar News: Omar de Frias and Fratello Cigars Head to Norway

Fratello Cigars announced today, they have secured the company’s newest distribution partner, Nordic Cigars. Founded in 2017, Nordic Cigars is headquartered in Sandnes, Norway, the 5th largest city in the country. It is no surprise that de Frias, one of the tallest men in the cigar business with a Nordic first name, chose a Norwegian Read more about Cigar News: Omar de Frias and Fratello Cigars Head to Norway[…]

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Fratello Cigars Celebrates Leesburg Cigar and Pipe 30th Anniversary With Fratello Oro Churchill Exclusive

In celebration of the Leesburg Cigar and Pipe 30th anniversary, Omar de Frias announced today that Fratello Cigars has created an exclusive cigar for the shop. The 6 ¼ x 47 Fratello Oro Churchill, named Celebrando 30 Anos, will have an initial run of 3,000 consisting of 150 boxes of 20. The MSRP has been Read more about Fratello Cigars Celebrates Leesburg Cigar and Pipe 30th Anniversary With Fratello Oro Churchill Exclusive[…]

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Fratello Cigars to Launch Navetta Inverso at the 2018 IPCPR

Coming off a rocking 2017 IPCPR, Omar de Frias  and his Fratello Cigar Company is set to launch their latest creation, the Navetta Inverso at this years International Premium Cigar and Pipe (IPCPR) Association Trade Show starting July 14, 2018. You may be familiar with the original Fratello Navetta that was launched last year at the Read more about Fratello Cigars to Launch Navetta Inverso at the 2018 IPCPR[…]

Fratello Cigars Announces New Director of Operations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRATELLO CIGARS HIRES DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS   Springfield, VA (June 14, 2018) – Omar de Frias is proud to announce the hiring of Shannon Strang as the new Director of Operations for Fratello Cigars.  The Pittsburgh native comes to Fratello with a wealth of experience in accounting, business development, logistics and customer Read more about Fratello Cigars Announces New Director of Operations[…]

Fratello Cigars Announces German Distribution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, VA (March 27, 2018) – Omar de Frias is proud to announce Fratello Cigars newest distribution partner in Germany Klaus Kleinlagel.  The Kleinlagel family has been in the cigar industry since 1916 and headquartered in Bruchsal Germany since 1946. “We are very excited to be partnering with Klaus & Martina Kleinlagel.  Read more about Fratello Cigars Announces German Distribution[…]

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Fratello Oro Cigar Review – A pleasant Connecticut offering.

Introduced in 2016, the Fratello Oro was the cigar that completed the Fratello Cigars portfolio. Described as a Mild to Medium smoke it filled a void in the lineup. Now with its availability, Fratello Cigars has a complete line of cigars to fit the varied palates of the cigar market.  The name Oro translates to Read more about Fratello Oro Cigar Review – A pleasant Connecticut offering.[…]

Cigar Industry Talks about FDA Rules

During the 2017 IPCPR I took some time with numerous brand owners to talk about their blends and business in general. One of the questions I asked, was how are they handling the FDA regulations on the cigar industry. It is just about a year (August 8, 2016) since the FDA clamped down on our Read more about Cigar Industry Talks about FDA Rules[…]