Posts

Showing posts from 2013

Nat Sherman Timeless Collection on Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Two Consecutive Years.

Image
CIGAR AFICIONADO MAGAZINE HONORS THE NAT SHERMAN TIMELESS COLLECTION AS ONE OF 2013’S ‘TOP 25 CIGARS’ NEW YORK, NY (December 20, 2013) - Nat Sherman , Tobacconist to the World since 1930 , is thrilled to share that Cigar Aficionado has selected the Nat Sherman Timeless Collection Divinos as one of the ‘ Top 25 Cigars’ of 2013 .  This is the second consecutive appearance of the Nat Sherman Timeless Collection on the annual list.   Cigar Aficionado has proclaimed the cigar as “ bringing a vibrant new flavor and energy to the Nat Sherman name,” ranking the cigar as No. 20 on its coveted annual list. Cigar Aficionado’s rigorous decision-making process begins by looking at more than 700 cigars tested throughout the year in both Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Insider . The top-scoring smokes go through a further blind-tasting where Cigar Aficionado’s tasting coordinator purchases cigars from known retailers, removes the bands a

Super Lanceros NOW AVAILABLE!

Image
  NAT SHERMAN INTERNATIONAL TO RELEASE TRIO OF “SUPER LANCEROS” NEW YORK, NY (December 18, 2013) – Nat Sherman , Tobacconist to the World since 1930, is offering a limited production format in three of their most popular blends from the Dominican Republic, The Timeless Collection, 1930 and Sterling. The Super Lancero measures 8” long with a 38 ring gauge, a half inch longer than a traditional Laguito No. 1 Vitola. “The lancero format is an extremely elegant size, allowing the smoke’s flavor to remain focused, without incorporating as much air into the smoke as larger ring gauges do,” said Michael Herklots, Executive Director of Retail and Brand Development, Nat Sherman International. “The extra length of the cigar gives greater opportunity for the experience and flavors to change and develop from start to finish, while keeping the smoke cooler longer.” “The Super Lanceros are manufactured in limited quantities at The Quesada Factory (formerly known as MATASA) in L

With a heavy heart...

Image
The Sherman Family mourns the tragic loss of beloved matriarch, Myrna Sherman, 73, who passed on December 11 th . Mrs. Sherman was a cherished wife and life-partner to her adoring husband of 54 years, Joel Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nat Sherman International; mother to Michele, Bill and Larry; mother-in-law to Barry, Marla and Maureen; and grandmother to Alex, Emily, Madeline, Wylie, Cole, Emma, Annie and Bridget. She was an inspiration, not only to her family but to everyone who knew her, and was actively involved in a number of charitable and community organizations, especially The Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. Myrna will forever be remembered for her passion for life, her love of family and for her extraordinary spirit. Memorial services will take place at 1:15PM on Sunday, December 15, 2013 Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 West 76 th Street, New York, NY 10023. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Michael J. Fo

Fall Weather Smokes

"...Full cigar flavor without the full cigar time commitment."   As the days get shorter, often times our cigars get shorter too. Cooler temperatures make it less enticing to enjoy a Churchill or Double Corona, and the end of the summer dress-code is also the end of summer Friday's and early beach weekend departures. But fortunately, we offer a number of great small format options that deliver full cigar flavor and enjoyment without the full cigar time commitment. Stop by your favorite tobacconist and try pick up a few of these great short cigars... and remember to still make a little time to experience Nat Sherman.   Nat Sherman 1930 Rothschild Nat Sherman Timeless Divinos Nat Sherman Timeless 452 Nat Sherman Metropolitan Union Nat's Point Fives          

Oktoberfest at Nat Sherman

Image
The Nat Sherman Townhouse presents... Oktoberfest 2013!     Wednesday, October 23, 2013 7:30-9:30pm $100 per person Seating is limited and MUST be purchased in advance. Call 646-442-1850 Manuel Quesada, Patriarch of the Quesada Family, and Terence Reilly, Director of S.A.G. Imports will be joining us for this great evening!   Each guest will enjoy: THREE Quesada Oktoberfest Cigars A collectible German Beer Stein Authentic German Oktoberfest Cuisine Complimentary Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Special deals and discounts available during event only.

Curated Pairing Program at Botanica

Image
Botanica, is a specialty cocktail bar modeled after the lounge of a Bourgeois Venetian Hotel.  Located adjacent to the pop-up, they will be featuring an exclusive selection of cocktail and cigar pairings, curated by our own Michael Herklots.    Dark Rye Collins Nat Sherman Timeless Especiale (Dominican Republic) This refreshing cocktail balances the peppery rye with the sweetness of the simple syrup and the acid of the lemon juice. The Nat Sherman Timeless Especiale embraces the earthiness of the rye, but also highlights some of the underlying sweetness of the tobacco. The narrow ring guage of this cigar concentrates its character and allows for change start to finish. In the beginning, the cocktail will be front and center, but as you near the end of the cigar, it will clearly take the leading role. Blood in the Sand Nat Sherman Metropolitan Angler (Dominican Republic) This Manhattan-esque cocktail served on the rocks is a cold, refreshing burst of rich delicious compo

NAT SHERMAN INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES INAUGURAL POP-UP SHOP

Image
                                                                NAT S H E R M A N I NTE R NATI O NAL LAUNCHES INAUGURAL POP-UP SHOP   IN COLLABORATION WITHBROOKLYN’S WIDOW JANE DISTILLERY AND CACAO PRIETO   NEW YORK (JULY 23, 2013) – Nat Sherman , Tobacconist to the World, announces the opening of its inaugural pop-up shop in conjunction with Widow Jane Whiskey , a fast growing cult favorite for whiskey lovers at Cacao Prieto , a chocolate factory and distillery in Brooklyn, New York. Located at 220 Conover Street, in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn , the 500-square foot pop-up shop inside the Cacao Prieto Apothecary will feature the full Nat Sherman Premium Cigar Portfolio including the award-winning Timeless Collection, The Nat Sherman Host Selection, The Metropolitan and Metropolitan Maduro Selections. The pop-up will also feature a variety of Nat Sherman’s latest product offerings including The Nat Sh

Nat Sherman 1930 NOW AVAILABLE IN STORES EVERYWHERE!

Image
    The Nat Sherman 1930 was launched in June 2013- met with great enthusiasm from consumers and retailers alike.  Take a look at Cigar Aficionado's article on the new line here .     Bill Sherman, Executive Vice President of Nat Sherman said, “The Nat Sherman 1930 Collection pays homage to the year the brand was founded, builds upon our long established tradition of innovation, and follows the success of our award-winning Timeless collection, released in February, 2012.”  The Nat Sherman 1930  The Nat Sherman 1930 is handmade by MATASA in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Available in five sizes, these incredible full bodied cigars combine filler tobaccos from Nicaragua and Dominican Republic with a Dominican binder and a delicious Dominican Corojo wrapper. The cigars are packed in un-varnished boxes of 24 cellophaned cigars, and feature a stunning new band, inspired by the style of the 1930's.   Stacks of 1930 boxes in production While th

Chocolate and Cigars

Image
Limited Seating Available! See Tasting Menu below. CLICK ON MENU FOR DETAILS 

Killingly High School Career Pathway Celebration

Image
Killingly High School Career Pathway Celebration By Karen Lagace, Career Pathways Coordinator, Killingly High School   On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 74 students, all of whom have completed one or more of the 22 Career Pathways offered at Killingly High School, were recognized at the annual Career Pathways Celebration. These students will also be given a Career Pathway medallion and will be recognized at their graduation. Killingly High School Career Pathways lead students in the direction of their personal and professional goals, giving them the opportunity to earn free college credit while in high school, develop leadership skills, and explore career options. Students must take a series of courses including math, technology, communication, science as well as courses within their specific career path to be considered a Career Pathway Completer. During this year's celebration, fourteen KHS alumni were inducted into the newly formed Career Pathway Hall of Fame. The alumni, who

Michael Herklots Annual Birthday Raises $85,000 for Killingly Programs

Image
Annual Birthday Fundraiser breaks record with $85,000 for KHS Learning for Life Breaking the 2011 fundraising record by $10,000, this year's Annual Birthday Party Fundraiser brought in $85,000 for the Killingly High School Learning for Life Fund, bringing the total amount raised to $330,000 since 2005. Drawing incredible support in donations from the Premium Cigar industry, as well as the worlds of culinary, wine, travel and more... the raffles and auctions were the driving force behind raising tens of thousands of dollars again this year. Of course, without the support of attendees, there would be no one to buy raffle tickets and bid at auctions. Roughly 200 attendees attended the two events.Over $25,000 in products were donated to help support the events’ raffles, silent auctions and live auctions. Further, two“experiential” auction lots accounted for $30,000 themselves.A “Private Cooking Class with Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian for ten people” fetched $10,000 and a private

OFFICIAL LAUNCH: La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 5

Image
  The Nat Sherman Townhouse is proud to host the official launch of the  La Palina Collection Goldie Laguito No. 5 Limited Edition.  (Only 2000 boxes of 10 made) 6" x 54 'Fantail' cap Wrapper: Ecuador Habano, Binder: Ecuador Habano, Filler: Nicaragua/Dominican   Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:00pm-6:00pm We'll be offering some great specials on La Palina Cigars PLUS: Meet Master Roller Maria Sierra.  Maria Sierra, who has personally rolled and signed each box of Goldie Laguito No. 5, was spent 32 years at the famous El Laguito factory in Havana, Cuba. -Buy any three La Palina Cigars get one free -Buy a box ($183.60 plus applicable taxes) of the New Goldie Laguito No. 5 and receive 2 freshly hand-rolled cigars from Maria Sierra ~Official Launch Party~ Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:30pm-9:00pm $50 p/p CALL TINA: 646-442-1850 Each Guest will enjoy:  2 La Palina Cigars 1 Goldie Laguito No. 5 1 Specially rolled cigar (not for sale) by Mar

NAT SHERMAN LAUNCHES NEW RETAIL HUMIDOR PROGRAM FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Image
    NAT SHERMAN LAUNCHES NEW RETAIL HUMIDOR PROGRAM FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY               NEW YORK, NY (April 9, 2013) – Nat Sherman , tobacconist to the world since 1930, announces the launch of its new Nat Sherman Retail Humidor Program. Offering a selection of five different humidors in varying sizes and colors, with finishes ranging from rich cherry wood and antique distressed walnut to majestic oak and mahogany, the Retail Humidor Program further enhances the presentation of Nat Sherman’s premium collection of cigars. Nat Sherman inaugurates the program with a recently announced collaboration with the legendary Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. Halekulani and Nat Sherman have masterfully crafted a special blend, ‘The Halekulani,’ which will be available for hotel guests in The Halekulani Boutique. “For generations, cigars have been an integral part of celebration. The moment one has with a cigar is personal and meaningful each and every time,” sa

The Nat Sherman Timeless Collection Scores Again!

Image
The Nat Sherman Timeless Collection Scores Again! The most recent sizes available in the Nat Sherman Timeless Collection, made in the Dominican Republic by the Quesada family at MATASA, earned incredible scores in the January 29, 2013 issue of Cigar Aficionado's Cigar Insider.  The Divinos, a delicious short Perfecto (5" x 50), scored an impressive 92 points, and the Especiale, a classic Laguito #2 at 6" x 38, earned 91 points!

Ninth Annual Michael Herklots Birthday Fundraiser

Image
Ninth Annual Michael Herklots Birthday Fundraiser To Support the Killingly High School Learning for Life Fund.   Since 2005, the Annual Michael Herklots Birthday Fundraiser has raised more than $250,000 for the Killingly High School Learning for Life Fund- a fund created to help supplement Killingly High School's award winning Career Pathways program.  PLEASE take a look at the most recent Learning For Life Newsletter to see all of the successes of Killingly High School's Career Pathways students.   The annual events, which include live and silent auctions, raffles, a dinner and premium cigars, have welcomed tastemakers the likes of Chefs Emeril Lagasse and Wayne Nish, and Actors Tony Darrow, Arthur Nascarella and Frank Vincent among other notable guests.  However the greatest support for this cause comes from enthusiasts and manufacturers of Premium Cigars.    If you cannot attend but would like to support: Send a check payable to "KHS Learning