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Epic Hotel Presents “Art of Cigars” with Camacho Cigars

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Guests Enjoy Intimate Encounters with Pros Across a Variety of Art Genres as Part of EPIC’s Newly Launched Program

What:
EPIC, Kimpton’s new lifestyle, waterfront boutique hotel in downtown Miami, is featuring Camacho Cigars for the second EPIC Wine Hour Presents: Art Of series as cigar specialist Carlos Escalona discusses the art of cigars.

Photo/ Video Op:
During the interactive session, Carlos will do a “cut and light” demonstration, cigar sampling, provide background and history on cigars as an art of form, and take questions from guests.

Who:
Carlos Escalona is a cigar specialist with Miami-based Camacho Cigars, one of the leading makers of premium cigars. One of the most recognized names in the cigar industry, Escalona came to Miami from Manzanillo, Cuba in 1966. He started with Camacho as the director of business development and now has fifteen years experience with cigars, including his namesake brand, the Camacho Scorpion.

Camacho Cigars which was founded in Miami in 1961 by Cuban exile Simon Camacho who opened a factory and started making cigars from Central American tobacco. His brand quickly earned an excellent reputation in the United States and internationally.
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Stogie Review takes on the Camacho Liberty 2009

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Via: StogieReview

Camacho Cigars has a rich history among the cigar community, from its early days founded by Simon Camacho, throughout its operation by Julio and Christian Eiroa, and through its current ownership by Oettinger Davidoff Group. Throughout the brands history, Camacho has been known to produce cigars that were both full bodied and full flavored. Recent additions to the lineup show diversity among the brand and showcase products such as the Camacho Connecticut and Room 101. In addition to this diversity of flavor and power, Camacho has taken on a more visually appealing marketing strategy which gives their product an edgy feel.

Click here for the full review

Camacho Selected as Official Cigar for VIP Oscars Lounge

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Miami, Fla., February 22, 2010 Camacho Cigars has been chosen as the official cigar for the Academy Awards Style Lounge, in honor of The 82nd Annual Academy Awards. The Academy Awards Style Lounge produced by Secret Room Events, in conjunction with City of HopeTM, will be held at the luxurious Intercontinental Hotel in Beverly Hills on Saturday, March 6th, 2010. (more…)

Photos – 2010 Playboy VIP Superbowl Party with Camacho Cigars

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Photos from the 2010 Playboy VIP Superbowl Party featuring Camacho Cigars. (above photo: Michael Irvin and Carlos Escalona of Camacho Cigars)

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Camacho Select Reviewed on AssociatedContent.com

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Via: AssociatedContent

As for construction, this cigar deserves credit for allowing inches of ash to extend. You can bite on these, or carry them in a shirt pocket all day without any worries. Cutting them with a punch style or guillotine cut, will deliver large amounts of creamy smoke volume, and there are no loose clippings to worry about. >> Click here to read the full review

Photos – Camacho Cigars at 67th Golden Globe Awards

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

New photos from the 2010 Golden Globe Awards. >> Click here for more

Pauly Shore spotted in Miami with Camacho Liberty’s

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Pauly Shore says, “I smo-o-o-ohke Camacho, buuuuddy!” (more…)

Camacho Liberty 2009 video review at The Weekly Cigar

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Via: TheWeeklyCigar

This week, I’m reviewing the Camacho Liberty 2009. The Liberty is a limited cigar produced by Camacho every year. (more…)

Camacho Cigars selected for 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Friday, January 15th, 2010

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Los Angeles, Calif., January 16, 2010 – Camacho Cigars has been chosen as the official cigar for the HBO Luxury Lounge®, in honor of The 67th Golden Globe Awards. The HBO Luxury Lounge®, produced by Mediaplacement Entertainment Incorporated, in conjunction with HBO, will be held at the Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills from Friday, January 15th through Sunday, January 17th. (more…)

LA Times: Quarterbacking the red carpet at the Golden Globes

Friday, January 15th, 2010

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Via: LATimes

The fashion community in Los Angeles has tripled, maybe even quadrupled, now that the Golden Globes are upon us. The world’s finest jewel-encrusted clutches and cuff links, slinky gowns and tuxedo shirts are being messengered around the city for celebrities to consider (eeny, meeny, miny, moe). And publicists for all the major fashion houses — Chanel, Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana — are standing at the ready at their hotels to hot-foot it to fittings with tailors in tow. (more…)