2 Sarasota men walk into a cigar bar — and go on to create a top-selling Tommy Bahama brand

Island Lifestyle Importers was born, quite appropriately, in a cigar bar, when two strangers with radically different backgrounds struck up a conversation about their shared passion for well-aged, premium cigars. Rick Louis, now the firm’s CEO, is a self-described “serial entrepreneur” with a financial business background. Ryan Frailing, vice president, worked for the Sarasota County […]

CIGAR ACCESSORY REVIEW: ISLAND LIFESTYLE TOMMY BAHAMA CIGAR CLUB SERIES TABLE TOP LIGHTER

The lighter comes in various colors with different logos, but they all have the same build and functionality. The lighter measures in at 3 5/8 inches tall, 2 1/4 inches wide and 7/8 inch deep. The MSRP for the lighter is $99.95. There are plungers on both sides that require you to depress them both […]

CIGAR NEWS: ISLAND LIFESTYLE BEGINS SHIPPING AGED RESERVE SERIES IN 25 COUNT BOXES

Island Lifestyle Importers announced they have begun shipping nationally their highly-rated Aged Reserve Series in 25 count boxes. The Aged Reserve series is available in four sizes, Robusto (5×54), Toro (6×54), Churchill (7×54) and Gordo (6×60) in three different blends. Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve cigars premiered at the 2016 IPCPR. The three blends, Connecticut, Sun […]

ISLAND LIFESTYLE IMPORTERS SHIPS FULL AGED RESERVE LINE

Last year, Island Lifestyle Importers debuted with a variety of lines under the name Aged Reserve, though there was only a single 6 x 54 toro offered in each blend. This year, the company announced it would add three vitolas to each of the three blends, along with http://www.wyckhamporteous.org placing the cigars in boxes instead […]

Cigar News: New Sizes of Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve Cigars En Route to Retailers

At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Island Lifestyle Importers showcased three new sizes of its Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve line now be available for national distribution. These new sizes are now en-route to retailers. When the Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve line made its debut, it was originally released in a Toro (6 x 54). The new sizes […]

Prime Time Show Episode 22: Ryan Frailing, Island Lifestyle Importers

For Episode 22 of the Prime Time Show,  we welcome Ryan Frailing of Island Lifestyle Importers. Ryan will be live in the Serino Cigar Company Studio in North Carolina! Island Lifestyle Importers has a cigar brand, and they also are the makers of Tommy Bahama branded accessories. We will dive a little deeper into the Tommy Bahama brand […]

IPCPR 2017: ISLAND LIFESTYLE IMPORTERS

Island Lifestyle Importers has been busy this year expanding its offerings, both with its cigars and accessories, specifically the exclusive deal with Tommy Bahama for officially licensed cigar accessories. Earlier in the year Island Lifestyle released the Tommy Bahama Cigar Club line of accessories, but they it stop there. After last year’s debut at IPCPR, […]

BLIND CIGAR REVIEW: ISLAND LIFESTYLE (TOMMY BAHAMA) | AGED RESERVE SUNGROWN TORO

Island Lifestyle (The Cigar Accessory Branch of Tommy Bahama) cigars are hand-made from aged tobaccos of Nicaragua and Connecticut. They use Cuban seed filler and binder grown in Nicaragua. They are said to be a full flavor experience ranging from smooth and creamy to rich and spicy. These cigars are offered in three different wrappers, […]

IPCPR 2017 – Island Lifestyle and Tommy Bahama Booth

I’ll be filtering out my IPCPR coverage over the next few months, mostly as I smoke relevant cigars. I’ve done this every year and am in no hurry, honestly.  It’s what I do. There were several media outlets that knocked themselves out to provide in-depth coverage, check out Cigar Federation, Cigar-Coop/Smooth Draws, Developing Palates, The Cigar Authority, Blind Man’s Puff, Halfwheel,Cigar […]

Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve: Connecticut

REVIEWED BY: Cigar & Spirits: Gentlemen Lifestyle Magazine TASTING NOTES: A very well balanced and medium smoke with hints of coffee, earth and wood all while carrying a semi sweet taste throughout. SIZE: 6” x 54 WRAPPER: Connecticut BINDER: Nicaraguan FILLER: Nicaragua Share this: http://cigarandspirits.com/island-lifestyle-importers-aged-reserve-connecticut/