The Smokin Tabacco Show: A Blender of a Generation – Nicholas Melillo

January 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco

Brought to you J.C. Newman Cigar Co. – This week Matt welcomes on one of the most popular guys blending cigars right now, Nicholas Melillo a.k.a “Nick-r-Agua”. We talk about the new cigars such as Olmec, Menelik toro and the Senetjr. Nick talks about his past and how it has led him to where he is today, including where he gets inspiration to make blends.

Micallef News: Espinosa Premium Cigars will be raising prices across the majority of its portfolio by 5%.

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