George Rico, owner of Gran Habano, explained to me that during each harvest season, he pulls aside the top 10% of the yearly crop and ages it for 7-8 years. after curing and fermentation. The resulting aged leaf is what is used in the company’s Gran Reserva line. In the case of the Gran Habano Read more about Cigar Review: Gran Habano – Gran Reserva 2012 Corona Gorda – Rated 92[…]
At last years IPCPR, George Rica and his Gran Habano Cigar Company expanded their portfolio with the introduction of the Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012. This was a natural addition to the Gran Reserva #5 line which previously used leaf from 2011. The new 2012 line refers to the year that the cigar was Read more about Cigar Review: Gran Habano Gran Reserva #5 2012 Gran Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Back in June, Gran Habano Cigars announced they would be showcasing their latest creation – Blue in Green – at this years IPCPR. Throughout the week of the show, I visited the Gran Habano booth numerous times hoping to get a moment with George Rico to catch up on all things GH. Unfortunately our paths Read more about Cigar Review: Gran Habano Blue in Green Churchill – Rated 94[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2018 As we get closer to the his years IPCPR in Las Vegas starting July 13, the news and press releases continue. If you are a fan of Gran Habano Cigars, then you should be pleased with the new launches that George Rico as been announcing. The latest announcement from the Miami Read more about Cigar News: Gran Habano Introduces Coleccion De Elegancia Corojo No. 5 Maduro[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2018 Gran Habano Cigars will be showcasing their new Blue in Green cigar at this years IPCPR. The name of this cigar is a nod to George Rico’s favorite Miles Davis song of the same name. The song is the third tune on Miles Davis’ 1959 album, Kind of Blue. Blue in Read more about Gran Habano Announces Blue in Green Cigar[…]
Last month I received some samples of the Gran Habano Persian King for review. I recall speaking to George Rico, owner of Gran Habano, at last years IPCPR about this unique cigar. He explained there were two blends of this cigar; the original, which was released over 8 years ago and a maduro which was Read more about Gran Habano Persian King Cigar Review[…]
The latest introduction by George Rico and Gran Habano Cigars is the Black Dahlia which falls under the company’s boutique S.T.K . line of cigars. It was announced back in May of this year and was featured at this years IPCPR. I had chance to catch up with George at the show and he walked Read more about S.T.K. Black Dahlia Cigar Review – A Cigar with Deep Meaning[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10, 2017 S.T.K. BLACK DAHLIA by George Rico GRAN HABANO Miami, Florida, May 10, 2017 – Gran Habano announces the release of S.T.K. Black Dahlia by George Rico, the latest from its boutique S.T.K. series, joining G.A.R. Opium, S.T.K. Barracuda, S.T.K. Zulu Zulu and S.T.K. American Puro. Gran Habano’s S.T.K. Black Read more about S.T.K. Black Dahlia by George Rico Announced[…]
My wife and I are planning a trip back over to the city of light – Paris, France. She has never been there so I promised her a little vacation for mother’s day, her birthday, and our 5 year wedding anniversary. having been there just last year I went back and read my article on Read more about Gran Habano #3 Robusto Cigar Review[…]
You just have to love George Rico and Gran Habano cigars! As we continue to search the world of cigars for cool holiday gifts we have come upon this unique release from Gran Habano -the Los Tres Reyes Magos. If you are looking for a great gift for your cigar friends, this may be just Read more about LOS TRES REYES MAGOS by Gran Habano[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2016 Miami, FL – Gran Habano Cigars, owned and operated by George Rico announces their revamped website and online 2016 cigar catalog. The new online catalog provides complete descriptions, blend profiles, photos and sizes for the Gran Habano lineup. The legacy of making cigars at Gran Habano continues to be a family affair. Read more about Gran Habano Cigars Announces Digital Catalog 2016[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Gran Habano La Conquista Pre-Lanzamiento 2016. This cigar is a pre-release version of what’s to come, in fact the phrase “Pre-Lanzamiento” translates to “launching” so this is the pre-launch of the cigar. I was told that band may not be the official band of Read more about Gran Habano La Conquista Pre-Lanzamiento 2016 – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]
Today we offer the Stogie Press Rough Cut cigar review notes on the Gran Habano American Puro. Introduced in 2013 the Gran Habano American Puro is just that,. a cigar that uses all american grown leaf and manufactured in the GR Tabacaleras Unidas Co. factory in Miami, FL. It does not get more American! So today, 240 Read more about Rough Cut Cigar Review – Gran Habano American Puro[…]
It was back in early June when I was sitting in the Stogie Press lounge watching my beloved Red Sox when I decided to enjoy one of many samples I recently received from George Rico and Gran Habano Cigars. Back in March of 2015 I had the pleasure of meeting with George at his Read more about Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 Maduro Limitada 2011 Cigar Review[…]