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Big Smoke All-Access Party

Nov 7, 2024 | By David Savona
Big Smoke All-Access Party
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Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Co., talking to All-Access guests of the Big Smoke. He handed out the first taste of a new Diamond Crown.

Before the Big Smoke, there was even more smoke, a small, exclusive party reserved for the All-Access attendees who purchased tickets for the entire Big Smoke weekend. This was the crowd attending both Big Smoke evenings (Friday and Saturday nights) as well as the seminars on Saturday. That’s a lot of events with a lot of cigars—so we thought we’d give them just a little more.

Big Smoke weekend
Frank Schumacher IV, Patricia Arguelles, and Patrick Hevest.

Agua Caliente Casino/Pívat Cigar Lounge, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. and Angel’s Envy greeted the guests. Agua Caliente gave away their own branded cigars: the casino resort’s Rancho Mirage, California, location is home to the remarkable Pívat Cigar Lounge

Drew Newman was there from J.C. Newman, and he brought with him a special treat, the very first taste of the Diamond Crown Belicoso No. 9, a $17 cigar that wouldn’t ship out to shops until the following week. The group in the room got an exclusive first taste of the cigar.

Big Smoke weekend
The team from Agua Caliente, ready to greet guests at the All Access Party.

Guests mingled with the folks from Agua Caliente, J.C. Newman and several editors from Cigar Aficionado while smoking away and sipping on Angel’s Envy. They were only the first cigars and drinks of a very special event.

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