Interesting cigar history

heavyd · 07-06-2021, 02:36 PM

This was posted today at Blind Man's Puff...interesting.

Joya de Nicaragua has announced a new line extension of their Clásico brand, called Clásico Medio Siglo. They are also updating the look of the original Clásico line. The story of the Clásico goes that in 1970, President Somoza of Nicaragua met President Nixon of the United States for dinner at the White House. Somoza was unaware that his country was making handrolled cigars. After the customary official dinner, Nixon had invited Somoza to retire to the Green Room, where - also as was customary - he invited the Nicaraguan to enjoy brandy and cigars with him. Nixon offered a box - and Somoza was astounded to see it was emblazoned with the brand Nicaragua Cigar Company. He was even more astounded when a smiling Nixon told him it was the official cigar of the White House. He enjoyed them so much that by the time his plane landed back home at Managua Airport, he already had a plan to be part of Nicaragua’s burgeoning cigar industry.

Porch Dweller · 07-06-2021, 03:45 PM

Pretty neat, thanks for sharing.

mosesbotbol · 07-08-2021, 02:19 PM

Do we still have an official cigar of the White House? Or even unofficial? How long has that honor been around and what other cigars have been afforded that distinction?

Interesting topic.

icehog3 · 07-09-2021, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Do we still have an official cigar of the White House? Or even unofficial? How long has that honor been around and what other cigars have been afforded that distinction?

Interesting topic.

Currently it's Virginia Slims maduro .

heavyd · 07-09-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Currently it's Virginia Slims maduro .

borndead1 · 07-11-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Do we still have an official cigar of the White House? Or even unofficial? How long has that honor been around and what other cigars have been afforded that distinction?

Interesting topic.

When Clinton was in office, it was the Monica Infused Churchill.

T.G · 07-12-2021, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotroll

Do we still have an official cigar of the White House? Or even unofficial? How long has that honor been around and what other cigars have been afforded that distinction?

Interesting topic.

yo...

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/arti...nd-cigars-6103

icehog3 · 07-12-2021, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

yo...

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/arti...nd-cigars-6103

mosesbotbol · 07-13-2021, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by T.G

yo...

https://www.cigaraficionado.com/arti...nd-cigars-6103

Great article; thanks for sharing

mosesbotbol · 07-13-2021, 08:55 AM

On a similar note, here is a good article on wines in the White House.

I wonder what Biden is serving for wines or how well stocked the White House wine cellar is? Both Trump and Biden do not drink, but Trump has experience in the hospitality industry.

A quick look I could not tell if Biden kept the same staff that would handle the wine cellar or not.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/preside...se-11610168400

icehog3 · 07-13-2021, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I wonder what Biden is serving for wines

Axeman · 07-13-2021, 09:57 PM

I have a cigar from the last Bush inauguration. A Churchill. It has a band with the presidential seal on it.
No other marks.
I hear Hunter Biden is in charge of the wine now...

07-06-2021, 02:36 PM	#1
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Interesting cigar history This was posted today at Blind Man's Puff...interesting. Joya de Nicaragua has announced a new line extension of their Clásico brand, called Clásico Medio Siglo. They are also updating the look of the original Clásico line. The story of the Clásico goes that in 1970, President Somoza of Nicaragua met President Nixon of the United States for dinner at the White House. Somoza was unaware that his country was making handrolled cigars. After the customary official dinner, Nixon had invited Somoza to retire to the Green Room, where - also as was customary - he invited the Nicaraguan to enjoy brandy and cigars with him. Nixon offered a box - and Somoza was astounded to see it was emblazoned with the brand Nicaragua Cigar Company. He was even more astounded when a smiling Nixon told him it was the official cigar of the White House. He enjoyed them so much that by the time his plane landed back home at Managua Airport, he already had a plan to be part of Nicaragua’s burgeoning cigar industry. __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

07-06-2021, 03:45 PM	#2
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,397 Trading: (24)	Re: Interesting cigar history Pretty neat, thanks for sharing. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

07-08-2021, 02:19 PM	#3
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Interesting cigar history Do we still have an official cigar of the White House? Or even unofficial? How long has that honor been around and what other cigars have been afforded that distinction? Interesting topic. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-13-2021, 08:55 AM	#10
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Interesting cigar history On a similar note, here is a good article on wines in the White House. I wonder what Biden is serving for wines or how well stocked the White House wine cellar is? Both Trump and Biden do not drink, but Trump has experience in the hospitality industry. A quick look I could not tell if Biden kept the same staff that would handle the wine cellar or not. https://www.wsj.com/articles/preside...se-11610168400 __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-13-2021, 09:57 PM	#12
Axeman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2021 First Name: Lance Location: Mountains, Bay Area, CA Posts: 85 Trading: (0)	Re: Interesting cigar history I have a cigar from the last Bush inauguration. A Churchill. It has a band with the presidential seal on it. No other marks. I hear Hunter Biden is in charge of the wine now...