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Nicaraguan Tobacco Field

Welcome to Esteli… Move over Havana!

Estelí in Nicaragua is steadily stealing the spotlight from Havana, Cuba, and fast becoming the capital of cigar making. Nestled in the mountains, this small agricultural town was once known for producing high quality beef and leader. Today the nearby countryside is more and more surrounded by tobacco farms drawn to the rich volcanic soil.…

Cuban Cigar Brands

Can you buy Cuban Cigars Online?

If you’ve always assumed it’s difficult to buy Cuban cigars, I’ve got fantastic news for you. Thousands of satisfied customers have trusted PuroExpress and continue to purchase Cuban cigars online with us since 1997. Buying cigars online with us is so easy and safe, you can rest assured your favorite authentic Cuban cigars and premium…

FDA Regulations vs Cigar Industry

Cigar Industry Sues FDA Over New Regulations

On one hand the Obama administration looks like it’s about to give Cuba a decent shot at the world’s biggest market for premium cigars. Meanwhile, the other hand, in the form of what some are calling an overreaching FDA, is simultaneously cracking down on tobacco products and new regulations could force hundreds of cigar brands…

Free Jose la Piedra Conservas (1×5)

We have made one of those massive specials and added a Free Pack of Jose La Piedra Conservas (1×5) to orders which have the correct Voucher Code. (A total of 5 Free Cigars) This weeks Instructions for Freebie: To claim your free box please read the instructions below because there are two different voucher codes…

Are Cuban Cigars legal now in the U.S. ?

It was no secret that President JFK was a devoted cigar aficionado, so it was a bit of a shock in 1962 when he declared an embargo to stop all Cuban products, including his favorite smokes, from entering the country. Although not a blow personally as he’s rumored to have asked staffers to stockpile 1,200…

All You Ever Needed To Know About Bolivar Brand Cigars

Bolivar Cigars – Facts and Helpful Info Bolivar is the brand name of two premium cigars, one of which is produced in Cuba by Habanos SA. Habanos SA is a tobacco company owned by the Cuban government. The brand is named after Simon Bolivar, the famous South American revolutionary who freed much of the continent…