October ushers in some great Fall weather.   It is definitenly our favorite season and our favorite time of the year to enjoy a cigar outside. It is also a busy month for Marco V Cigars!

 September is a fun event month for us as we have 2 big events that both benefit a great cause.  Cigars and Baseball and the Doug Hennes Herf!

When we launced Marco V Cigars in 2009, we started with 3 blends and one size. Since then we built out our Classico collection, launched the Privato Jalapa Reserve Collection (a premium collection from our Nicaraguan factory), and then launched the Mont Blanc Premium House Blends. Our goal was to make the Mont Blancs the best value in the cigar industry. It worked as the Mont Blancs have one of the strongest followings and biggest fanbase.

One of the reasons why I started Marco V Cigars was because of the role the cigar plays in celebrations. We talk about it here where the origins of Marco V come from Victor Vito lighting up a cigar to commemorate his passage into the United States. They mark a right of passage in many avenues in life and were/are a staple at all of our family gatherings where memories are made. This is Marco V at the core.

The St. Paul Winter Carnival is an annual event that celebrates the winter season in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. The carnival has been held since 1886 and is one of the oldest winter festivals in the United States. The carnival features a variety of activities, including ice sculpting, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice skating, and more. The carnival also features a variety of entertainment, including live music, comedy shows, and fireworks.

That all kicks off tonight, January 26th at 6pm at McGovern's with scotch, bourbon, and Marc V Cigars. 

Happy New Year!

2022 was another banner year for us at Marco V. 

Here were our key highlights from 2022:

• Our Marco V Privato collection demand doubled vs. 2021
• The Dom Privé received an "Outstanding" rating from Cigar Aficionado
• We focused on unique, customer focused events with our brand partners.
• Our Marco V Red premium wine demand doubled vs. 2021 and received a 91 rating at the California Sommelier Wine Competition.   
• We continued to invest in our core Classico collection by expanding our proprietary aging process and implementing additional quality standards.
• Our business grew for the 13th year in a row despite massive macro and micro economic headwinds

It's bonfire season!    One of our favorite things to do in the Fall is to sit outside on a cool evening and enjoy a cigar around the bonfire with friends and family. It's even better in our custom bonfire ring. There is something about the crisp, clean air with the bonfire roaring that enhances the cigar smoking experience. November is always ...

August and September are exciting months because we have some fantastic events coming up that we want to share with you.   Martin Patrick Fashion Show, Doug Hennes Herf, and Cigars and Baseball!

Summer is in full swing and we have had some really unique and exciting events since we last connected.    We made a stop out to the Chateau St. Croix Winery and did an event that featured our cigars and our wine.   If you haven't heard about our award winning wine or port, definitely check it out here.  https://www.chateaustcroix.com/wines h...

We received a question on how we create the unique "Marco V" flavor that is common within our blends. The answer is in the blending of the unique tobaccos. We take a lot pride in how we create our unique blends. It all starts by using the best grade A tobacco from the best tobacco growing regions in the world.

Here were the key highlights for Marco V in 2021:

• We launched our first new collection in 10 years called the Privato
• The Black Sapphire and Dieci X received 90 ratings from Cigar Insider
• The Black Sapphire received a 90 rating from Cigar Aficionado
• Our Marco V Red premium wine went into full production
• We reinvested in our core Classico collection by expanding our proprietary aging process
• Our business grew for the 12th year in a row despite massive macro and micro economic headwinds

As we reflect on the year and look forward to the last 3 months of 2021, I am proud of the way Marco V has established its presence as a staple in cigar enthusiast's humidors. The cross section of quality and value for Marco V Cigars is unrivaled in the cigar industry. We are able to do this through vertical integration which essentially means that we control the supply chain from seed to smoke. This is important to us as we can monitor the quality at every step and make sure everything is done right.

Last month was a big milestone for Marco V Cigars.   We not only qualified for a rating with Cigar Aficionado (which requires 200 brick and mortar retailers nationally carrying your cigar) but received two 90 ratings!   The 90 rating falls within the Cigar Aficionado scale of "Outstanding".  

It has been a blessing to get back to doing events again. That personal connection and being able to talk about cigars face to face is second to none. This past month we were in Boston, Chicago, Wisconsin, Las Vegas and of course our home state of Minnesota.

Here is a list of our upcoming Marco V events for the next month:

Cigars and Baseball is Minnesota's largest cigar party and Marco V Cigars have been at this event since its inception.  It is a great event that benefits the Miracle League.