Monthly Archives: September 2011

Shervin Fazeliaref of Alec Bradley – Interview

Back in June while we were still putting together the Highlight Cigars site, we had a chance to speak with Shervin of Alec Bradley during an event at our favorite LA Cigar Lounge V-Cut. Our intention was to feature the conversation during the July launch of the site.

HLC's entry in to the cigar blogosphere was held up until September. As a result, some of the information Shervin shared pre-IPCPR will be a little dated for those of you that stay on top of cigar news. But the insight Shervin provided during our chat regarding how Alec Bradley operates and the company's ideas about the future might still be of interest to enthusiasts.

We hope to follow up with Shervin and Alec Bradley and get some more comments regarding the "Black Market" and "Fine & Rare" releases that were alluded to when we met at V-Cut. We also hope you enjoyt the interview and keep an eye out for an Alec Bradley update we hope to have for you soon....
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La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Magnifico

By all appearances, Pepin Garcia’s Mi Amor blend for Ashton’s La Aroma de Cuba has been a success. Since the cigar’s late 2010 release, ratings & reviews have been good, availability steady and aggressive online discounts rare. To put it plainly, the Mi Amor looks like winner.

Despite all the good news, we were slow to come around and try this entry in the “new” La Aroma de Cuba lineup. This reticence was due mainly to a few bad experiences with LADC several years back before Ashton and the Garcia family breathed new life in to the label.

Even after the decision was made to toss a few Mi Amor Magnificos in the HLC humi back in May, reluctance remained strong and the smokes "rested" for longer than planned. Sure, there is little connection between the old and new LADC products, but the sour, circa-‘06 memories lingered. Eventually, concerns of past frustrations were shaken off, Magnificos were toasted and the time was at hand to see if the Mi Amor lives up to its reputation....

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