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  1. VivaRepublica

    Viva Republica Projekt TDP - 4" x 80

    It's not what you think. It's actually very easy to smoke. Check out this side profile pic. The notion of "gimmicky" ring gauges is understandable - but there's a utility purpose in blending for capa/capote/tripa and allows you to pack a unique blend of fillers that a smaller ring gauge simply...
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    Viva Republica Projekt TDP - 4" x 80

    Viva Republica's Rapture will be releasing in August. As a follow-up we will be launching a new blend and a unique vitola featuring a ring gauge well in excess of 60. Here's a sneak preview of a prototype -- next to a MUWAT 6x60 for size reference. The length will be cut down significantly...
  3. VivaRepublica

    La Aurora 100 Anos Belicoso

    If you like the 100 Anos then you'll like what La Aurora has in store for IPCPR.
  4. VivaRepublica

    Starting my own Tobacco Lounge

    I purchased my store about three years ago. I was always a cigar smoker but my business travels to the Dominican Republic lit a fire for me to really get involved. I did have capital and I relied heavily on my AMEX for stock. We sell about $10k a week. We were profitable in the first four...
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    Open Forum on Cigar Trends...

    My own personal suspicion is that Andre might be having a hard time getting large runs out of Raices. They're producing all of the AB product, Illusione and several other brands. His small batch model might be the best fit for his production. Andre is an innovator and his creativity and drive...
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    Open Forum on Cigar Trends...

    While I agree that there is an abundance of contrived "gimmicky" releases and packaging the reality is that ultimately this is a business. Not from the standpoint of scalp 'em and run - but you need cash flow to purchase and age tobaccos, subsidize farmers willing to grow difficult tobaccos that...
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    Open Forum on Cigar Trends...

    I wholeheartedly agree with you on the flavor component. To me, it's paramount...when it comes to the blending trade off of strength vs. flavor --- flavor wins with me. In terms of your comment about shapes...I think it's important to test out new vitolas/shapes as the variance in...
  8. VivaRepublica

    Open Forum on Cigar Trends...

    What's missing? What is there not enough of? Too much of? I love hearing from other cigar smokers about their perspective on the industry. I am looking for ideas for my upcoming trip to the factory to work on some new concepts. Be as general or specific as you'd like.... Jason Viva...
  9. VivaRepublica

    New Cigarmaker Anxious to Join the Fabled BOTL

    Thank you all for the warm welcome! Here's a new web ad for the brand. Samples will be ready shortly and I will share a link when we launch our "Field General" program which will be the route to sample sticks, patches, the inner workings of our new creations, etc. http://youtu.be/3NXRZOxNSPY
  10. VivaRepublica

    New Cigarmaker Anxious to Join the Fabled BOTL

    Glad you enjoy it there! Let me know when you head over next time.
  11. VivaRepublica

    New Cigarmaker Anxious to Join the Fabled BOTL

    Thanks for the welcome! I have honestly never been to Nassau but it's on my short list! My go-to stuff right now: Alec Bradley Black Market La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Fuente Anejos Illusione CG4 Viaje Super Shots (either 10 or 12) Tatuaje Gran Cojonu La Reloba Seleccion Sumatra La Flor...
  12. VivaRepublica

    Opus X BBMF

    Great review!
  13. VivaRepublica

    New Cigarmaker Anxious to Join the Fabled BOTL

    Hello BOTL! I am excited to join in the discussions on this forum! Several years ago I was involved as a producer of a movie (La Soga) in the Dominican Republic. As an avid cigar enthusiast, I made some great new connections during the three months I lived in Santiago. When I returned home...
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