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Avo Uvezian: The Man in the White Suit
The cigar showman in his mimbre hat and Brioni suit, Avo Uvezian is as recognizable as the cigar that bears his name.
Posted: September 1, 1997 By James Suckling
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An Interview with Stanford Newman
Chairman, J.C. Newman Cigar Co., Tampa, Florida, the owners of Cuesta-Rey and Diamond Crown cigars.
Posted: July 31, 1997 By Marvin R. Shanken
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The Padron Family: A Nicaraguan Legacy
Despite Wars in Nicaragua and Bombings in Miami, Jose Padrón Has Built a Thriving Cigar Business
Posted: July 1, 1997 By Jim Daniels
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An Interview with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo
Owner, El Credito Cigar Co., makers of La Gloria Cubana, La Hoja Selecta, El Rico Habano and Dos Gonzales cigars.
Posted: May 31, 1997 By Marvin R. Shanken
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The First Family of Tobacco
For decades, the Oliva family of Tampa, Florida, has been supplying tobacco to many of the world's top makers of premium cigars.
Posted: May 1, 1997 By Michael Kaplan
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An Interview with Oscar Boruchin
Owner of Licenciados and 8-9-8 Collection cigars.
Posted: April 30, 1997 By Marvin R. Shanken
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Mariana and Nestor Miranda, Miami Cigar & Co.
In seven years, Mariana and Nestor Miranda have turned Miami Cigar & Co. into a force in cigar distribution.
Posted: September 30, 1996 By Shandana A. Durrani
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Tobacco Man
Henke Kelner, the maker of Davidoff cigars, is a true lover of the leaf and a demanding connoisseur of a good smoke.
Posted: May 31, 1996 By James Suckling
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The Woman Behind Cohiba
Cuba's first female cigar factory manager, Emilia Tamayo, is making changes at El Laguito, maker of Cohibas.
Posted: April 30, 1996 By James Suckling
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Pedro Perez—Former President, Tabacalera
A talk with the man behind Tabacalera, Spain's $7 billion tobacco company.
Posted: December 31, 1995 By Marvin R. Shanken
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Cigar Kings
The Rolando Reyes family relies on time and traditional techniques to make Cuba Aliados cigars in Honduras.
Posted: December 31, 1995
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Dan Blumenthal
Marvin R. Shanken interviews the man behind Hoyo de Monterrey and Punch.
Posted: September 30, 1995 By Marvin R. Shanken
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