Popular Post El Presidente Posted March 18 Popular Post Posted March 18 Good news for Desnudo/MOFOH/Bond Roberts lovers. N8 Churchill, N2 Piramides will be back in stock in a few weeks. New Sovereign Suns Half Corona (44x4) will be available at the same time. Bond Roberts 109 and Petit 109 50’s ship in a few weeks. Big News. We have moved to our own Fabrica 5 operation to a small boutique Danli factory . We have worked with our core team there on and off for 2 years. Hamlet will oversee all aspects of our Fabrica 5 faciltiy. The reasoning behind the move to the new fabrica was to gain full control over all aspects of what we do. We will continue in the future to collaborate with Oscar Valladares on special projects but my/our heart is in a “boutique” sole purpose operation. We are growing at a breakneck (insert “alarming”) pace and we needed to sow the seeds for 2027/28 and beyond. I love Oscar and his best wishes for success go with us. He gave us our start in Honduras and it is something that I will never forget. Our current quality is very good. I want it to be great across all of our brands. Our blending is superb but I want it to go to the next level where we push the boundaries. There will be new sizes, new blends, maduro’s, and with the assistance of design guru Angel Miranda, interesting and functional packaging on our BR products as we move deeper into International and domestic US markets. We are not Habanos, Padron, Arturo Fuente, Pepin. They all make excellent cigars and so will we as we continue to carve out our own niche. We can only continue to do this with your assistance and support. I know we have it. Light up a cigar, pour a drink and continue to join us on this wild ride. I will post some photos from Fabrica 5 in the coming days as they are sent from Hamlet. Loving the sorting of those large gorgeous Jamastran leaves 30 8
LaoFan Posted March 18 Posted March 18 Building your own brand in this space with QA/QC at the forefront. 🔥
CaptainQuintero Posted March 18 Posted March 18 I can't believe this is where the FoH journey has taken you guys but it's not really a surprise, just a brilliant story all round.
BlueWS Posted March 19 Posted March 19 Those are some galley cannons for sticks in the last two photos. 3
El Presidente Posted March 19 Author Posted March 19 1 hour ago, BlueWS said: Those are some galley cannons for sticks in the last two photos. Destined for Japan I believe. We custom blend and roll for the UK/Japan/Malaysia/Middle East. 1 1
yossie Posted March 19 Posted March 19 2 hours ago, El Presidente said: Destined for Japan I believe. We custom blend and roll for the UK/Japan/Malaysia/Middle East. A release lie this won't be popular here unlike the US, I guess, but the man behind the cigar may wanna show he/she can produce whatever the customers wish for.
Pixel Posted March 19 Posted March 19 Exciting news! Moving to your own boutique Fabrica 5 is a big step, and with Hamlet leading the way, the quality is only going to get better. Really looking forward to the N8 Churchill, N2 Piramides, and especially the new Sovereign Suns Half Corona. The Bond Roberts 109 & Petit 109 in 50 count boxes sound like a must try! Would it be available through Fabrica 5 website though? Much respect to Oscar Valladares, love the direction you’re heading, new blends, maduros, and fresh packaging ideas. Can’t wait to see the factory pics and light up one of these soon. Good luck & all the best!
Chef Posted March 20 Posted March 20 That’s pretty awesome, @El Presidente! Congrats to you and your team. Best of luck! Also, are you blending anything to taste like chocolate milk and latte? That would be amazing! 1
unaslob Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Congrats. Looking forward to the growth of the brand. Enjoyed offering so far.
Popular Post El Presidente Posted March 20 Author Popular Post Posted March 20 5 hours ago, unaslob said: Congrats. Looking forward to the growth of the brand. Enjoyed offering so far. F5 factory slowly coming together. I love startups 13 3
Popular Post BlueWS Posted March 20 Popular Post Posted March 20 Excuse me guys. I'll be right back. I got an idea for a new blend...I'm going to go roll it out on a stack of boxes. HEY THIS IS PRETTY GOOD! Can you imagine rolling out a new cigar any time you want!? #Legend 7
Popular Post El Presidente Posted March 21 Author Popular Post Posted March 21 Hamlet with a quick test to see how the wrapper will burn. 3 3
Popular Post El Presidente Posted March 21 Author Popular Post Posted March 21 Farm trip today to visit a supplier 17
zeedubbya Posted March 21 Posted March 21 This is just incredible. Makes me want to jump out of my career and dive headfirst into the cigar world. Not the first time I’ve been tempted. Looks like a ton of work, but a helluva lot of fun too. I’ve been so impressed with a lot of cigars coming from Honduras recently. Planning a trip to Nicaragua with my cousin sometime this year to visit the Ortez farm near Esteli, maybe by then we can also visit Danli! It must feel great for you @El Presidente and Hamlet to take on this amazing new venture. I have no doubt it will be awesome, and I can’t wait to try some of the cigars from the new Fabrica— any open seats on that tasting panel yet 👀 I wish you all the best! 2
tbabes Posted March 21 Posted March 21 Congrats to you and the team! Looking forward to smoking some of these beauties!
BrightonCorgi Posted March 21 Posted March 21 On 3/19/2025 at 5:22 PM, El Presidente said: Destined for Japan I believe. We custom blend and roll for the UK/Japan/Malaysia/Middle East. I want some of those cannons. Are they available to us? 1
El Presidente Posted March 23 Author Posted March 23 On 3/22/2025 at 2:51 AM, BrightonCorgi said: I want some of those cannons. Are they available to us? Unfortunately not, as they are a Japan custom and at the wish of client (private club), for his Japanese members only. However we have a similar size cigar coming scheduled for BR 10's late this year/early 26. Blend was finalised July 2024 and pretty bloody spectacular. 2
HoyoFan Posted March 24 Posted March 24 When are tickets for the FOH Farm tour going on sale exactly? I can see it as a fun few day experience. Farm tour, tasting tobacco, education from Hamlet, dinner, drinks, repeat.
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