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CAO event with Master Blender Rick Rodriguez

Virgil avenue tobacconist will kick off the new year with a special event. On January 31st. join us for a CAO event featuring Rick Rodriguez Master blender  and brain child behind the CAO line of premium cigars. Guests will be able to talk face to face with one of the premier cigar blenders for General Cigar. Rick is a good friend and one of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. The CAO line of cigars has garnered exceptional ratings over the years with the Flat Head 660 being voted the #3 cigar of the year. This is an in house event running from 4 to 8pm and space is limited to about 25 guests. If you love CAO this is your chance to meet the man behind all the great CAO products. Details for this event are in process and will be made available next week.

Hope to see you there…………

CAO Dinner

Barry and I had the privilege of being taken out to dinner last Friday evening by CAO master Blender Rick Rodriguez from General Cigar. The guys came to Virgil Ave to visit with old friends and hang out. Many of our customers got to talk about CAO blends and the nature of the industry with true insiders. Rick came with… Continue Reading

Cigars for Charity 2017

The 10th annual Virgil Avenue Tobacconist Cigars for Charity sold out in record time! Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket. We look forward to an excellent evening, great cigars, food and cocktails. Please arrive early to prevent long lines at the check in. Doors open at 6pm no one will be admitted early or… Continue Reading