Who is Guillen Cigars? - Page 3

Don Francisco · 07-29-2009, 06:11 AM

Where are you located in the D.R. I have to go there again Aug. 14-18, maybe we could hook up.

AndyMadera · 07-29-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Francisco

Where are you located in the D.R. I have to go there again Aug. 14-18, maybe we could hook up.

I am actually in Portland at the moment and have been here a while. My Fiance is Dominican and lives in Santiago where you are most likely going to be working in the cigar industry and all... Have you ever been there? I know my way around pretty well now.

Emjaysmash · 07-29-2009, 12:16 PM

Question; How many fingers am I holding up?

Ha. Real question: Are all your blends Nicaraguan Puros or so some of them have other elements as well?

Don Fernando · 07-29-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Question; How many fingers am I holding up?

One, my middle finger

Don Francisco · 07-29-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyMadera

I am actually in Portland at the moment and have been here a while. My Fiance is Dominican and lives in Santiago where you are most likely going to be working in the cigar industry and all... Have you ever been there? I know my way around pretty well now.

I know Santiago well, can't count how many times I've been there. I have dealings there, Tamboril, and Navarette. I own a farm in Piedra Blanca - Maimon and another in La Vega. I also have my residence in Santo Domingo.

awsmith4 · 07-29-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

Question; How many fingers am I holding up?

Ha. Real question: Are all your blends Nicaraguan Puros or so some of them have other elements as well?

The Reserva Miraflor, Goviado Black, and Don Fernando are all Nicaraguan puros. The Goviado Blue, Casa Pineda, and Don Payo are Nicaraguan filler and binder with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper

Emjaysmash · 07-29-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

The Reserva Miraflor, Goviado Black, and Don Fernando are all Nicaraguan puros. The Goviado Blue, Casa Pineda, and Don Payo are Nicaraguan filler and binder with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper

Thanks AL!

AndyMadera · 07-29-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Francisco

I know Santiago well, can't count how many times I've been there. I have dealings there, Tamboril, and Navarette. I own a farm in Piedra Blanca - Maimon and another in La Vega. I also have my residence in Santo Domingo.

So maybe it will be me having to visit YOU some day!

AndyMadera · 07-29-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by awsmith4

The Reserva Miraflor, Goviado Black, and Don Fernando are all Nicaraguan puros. The Goviado Blue, Casa Pineda, and Don Payo are Nicaraguan filler and binder with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper

That is correct, as Albert has pointed out, that all our blends so far use 100% nicaraguan expect where there is a EC conny.

itsme_timd · 07-29-2009, 01:17 PM

I know Albert (awsmith4) from our local cigar club and he was nice enough to share some of the Reserva Miraflor cigars with us at our 1st Anniversary herf. I smoked one at the herf and enjoyed it a lot. Had minor issues with the burn but I'm pretty sure that was caused by the hurricane-strength fan that was 3 feet from me.

I had a couple more cigars when I left and I've shared them with a some BOTL on other forums so they could try them. I'm also curious to try some of your other lines.

Best of luck!

JE3146 · 07-29-2009, 05:37 PM

I might have had one of andy's cigars once or twice.

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Bill86 · 05-19-2011, 02:07 AM

No

05-19-2011, 02:20 AM

Wow, this is an old thread. I voted anyway! Now what in the world is eyecoin talking about?

NCRadioMan · 05-19-2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by eyecoin

I see i'm a little late to the conversation but I find it a little strange people are bragging about smoking so many Cubans. That is like bragging about drinking Budweiser when you live in the north west and access to endless micro brews.

All my Cubans sit untouched in my humidor. The best Cuban I ever had was a 1992 Partagas Lusitania Cabinet. Other than that, nothing stands out.

Many people I know all in the cigar manufacturing business rarely find Cubans interesting. It seems the more you really know, and get involved in cigar production, tobacco farming etc, the more you realize Cubans in the last 20 years are generally garbage.

Nice first post.

Are you always this snobbish or is this your normal, sunny, disposition? I have a feeling the Cuban cigar industry, like Bud, will somehow go on without you.

Smoke what you like and like what you smoke.

Trent0341 · 05-19-2011, 09:18 AM

Andy,
I know this is an old thread but I'm curious to hear how things are going almost two years later. I thought the story of how you got started was great.

rizzle · 05-19-2011, 09:36 AM

Aren't they finito?

05-19-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

Aren't they finito?

I'm sure albert will chime in at some point!

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07-29-2009, 06:11 AM	#41
Don Francisco Manufacturer/Retailer Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Lewis Location: New Jersey Posts: 172 Trading: (7)	Re: Who is Guillen Cigars? Where are you located in the D.R. I have to go there again Aug. 14-18, maybe we could hook up. __________________ http://www.donfranciscocigars.com/

07-29-2009, 12:16 PM	#43
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Who is Guillen Cigars? Question; How many fingers am I holding up? Ha. Real question: Are all your blends Nicaraguan Puros or so some of them have other elements as well? __________________

07-29-2009, 01:17 PM	#50
itsme_timd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Tim Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 338 Trading: (3)	Re: Who is Guillen Cigars? I know Albert (awsmith4) from our local cigar club and he was nice enough to share some of the Reserva Miraflor cigars with us at our 1st Anniversary herf. I smoked one at the herf and enjoyed it a lot. Had minor issues with the burn but I'm pretty sure that was caused by the hurricane-strength fan that was 3 feet from me. I had a couple more cigars when I left and I've shared them with a some BOTL on other forums so they could try them. I'm also curious to try some of your other lines. Best of luck!

07-29-2009, 05:37 PM	#51
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: Who is Guillen Cigars? I might have had one of andy's cigars once or twice. I Website will be coming soon once I get back. Posted via Mobile Device

05-19-2011, 02:07 AM	#52
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Who is Guillen Cigars? No

05-19-2011, 02:20 AM	#53
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who is Guillen Cigars? Wow, this is an old thread. I voted anyway! Now what in the world is eyecoin talking about?

05-19-2011, 09:18 AM	#55
Trent0341 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Dan Location: Kentucky Posts: 195 Trading: (7)	Re: Who is Guillen Cigars? Andy, I know this is an old thread but I'm curious to hear how things are going almost two years later. I thought the story of how you got started was great.

05-19-2011, 09:36 AM	#56
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Who is Guillen Cigars? Aren't they finito?