Cigar Faction presents: Beer, Bourbon & Bluegrass with Ted's Made By Hand. Monday, April 12, 2010, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the Bluegrass Brewing Company Taproom on the corner of Clay and Main in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky.

Sponsored by the New Albanian Brewing Company and the Bluegrass Brewing Company.

Admission is free. Cash Bar. Cigars available for purchase. Please RSVP to john@newalbanian.com, or visit Cigar Faction on Facebook.

Ted's is proud to be a part of The Summer Groove, the annual event held in Miami, Florida and sponsored by NBA greats Alonzo Mourning and Dwayne Wade. This year's 5-day event runs from July 8-12, with proceeds benefiting the Alonzo Mourning Charities and the Wade’s World Foundation.

Ted was honored to have emerging country music artist Holly Jackson out at his farm for a promotional photo shoot for hollyjacksonmusic.com, Holly's website.

Check out her gallery for more photos of Holly at Ted's place and take some time to listen to this rising star's exceptional talent.

You can also watch for Holly this June on CMT's Can You Duet.

Ted's will be in Nashville for two Cigar Events in the month of May. Join Ted and friends for an evening of great smokes!

Wednesday, May 27
5:00-8:00 PM
Stogies Ale & Fine Cigars
1800 Carothers Parkway
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-377-7727

Thursday, May 28
5:00-8:00 PM
Cigar Station
5075 Main Street
Spring Hill, TN 37174
615-302-4848

Ted's and Maker's Mark Bourbon Seasoned Cigars will be at Titan Cigar in Gambrills, Maryland on Friday May 15 from 6-11 PM. Stop by and see us for a night of great smokes and good company.

Call 410.721.2944 for more information or visit www.titancigar.com.

Ted's will be back in Nashville for three events at the end of September. We've partnered with Maker's Mark, Terrapin Beer, and the Bluegrass Brewing Company for three nights of fine cigars, bourbon chocolates, and cold beer. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday, September 23rd
6:30-8:00 PM
Woody’s Smokes & Brews
1935 Mallory Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
615-778-9760
Ted’s Made By Hand Maduro & Maker’s Mark Bourbon Chocolate Tasting

Wednesday, September 24th
6:00-8:00 PM
Olde World Leaf & Ale
101 Creekside Crossing Suite 900
Brentwood TN 37027
615.373.6815
Ted’s Made By Hand Maduro, Maker’s Mark Cigars & Terrapin Beer Tasting

Thursday, September 25th
6:00-8:00 PM
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
111 10th Ave. S. #310
Nashville, TN 37203
615-259-PINT
Ted’s Made By Hand Maduro & Bluegrass Brewing Co.'s Jefferson Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout and Oktoberfest Seasonal Brew Tasting

Read about the Ted's Story in the September issue of Sophisticated Living's Caddy Concierge Magazine Ryder Cup Issue, reprinted in our Ted's Story section.

Visit Ted at the IPCPR's 76th Annual Convention and International Trade Show at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Ted's Made by Hand®, along with Maker's Mark® Bourbon Seasoned Cigars, will be at booths 0388 & 0489 from July 14 - 17. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ted's will be at Titan Cigar in Gambrills, Maryland on Thursday, June 19 from 6-10 PM. Join Ted and the gang from Maker's Mark Cigars for a great evening of bourbon and cigars. Call (410)721-2944 for more information.

Ted's Made by Hand is proud to be one of the featured cigars at the 134th Kentucky Derby®, held annually on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Look for the Ted's banners scattered throughout the main entrance and paddock area.

Ted's Made by Hand is proud to be a co-sponsor of the 2008 Nashville on the Rocks, held this year at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame. Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 the day of the show. A sampling of over 100 spirits and cocktails, delicious food, and admission to the Museum are included with admission.

A portion of the funds generated by the event will benefit The DISTRICT, Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to the economic and community revitalization of three historic districts in Nashville collectively known as the District.

Ted's and Smoker Friendly will be hosting four consecutive Cigar Events in the Denver, Colorado area, March 25-28. Stop by and meet Ted from 4:30 until 7:30; and enjoy complimentary cigars, beverages, appetizers, and event specials.

Event schedule:

Tuesday, March 25th
Smoker Friendly #142
754 South Perry, Unit A
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-663-6629

Wednesday, March 26th
Smoker Friendly #538
2698 S. Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80014
303-696-7037

Thursday, March 27th
Smoker Friendly #140
6762 W. Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
303-978-1283

Friday, March 28th
Smoker Friendly #132
3825 East 120th Avenue, Suite B
Thornton, CO 80233
303-453-1707

Listen as Bob and Dale from the legendary Dog Watch Social Club review Ted's during their February 1 show. (Requires Flash Player 9.)

Thanks to the Dog Watch for the thoughtful commentary and kind words.

Ted's will be co-sponsoring an event with Maker's Mark Bourbon Seasoned Cigars at Stogie's Ale & Fine Cigars in Brentwood, TN, on Wednesday, February 20 from 6-9 PM. Admission to this catered event is $25. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Victims of Tennessee Tornados so if you're in the area make sure to stop by and lend your support. Call 615-377-7727 for more information.

Dale Roush of the popular Dogwatch Social Club had this to say about Ted's:

"...[I] wanted to let you know I smoked it this morning on my 1 hr commute to work. I found it very nice! It had a creamy leather & cocoa base flavor, medium bodied and a short pleasant finish. The construction was good - the draw was perfect.

I don't usually smoke many Conny wrapped cigars. Often for me they are dry or grassy. However, your cigar did not display any of those tastes that I don't prefer. I think the cigar is perfect for a morning or perhaps an early afternoon smoke. As well, I think a new cigar smoker would like it and not be overwhelmed."

Thanks Dale! We'll stay tuned to the Dogwatch Podcast.

John Rider from Cigar Live Cigar Forum writes, "I threw out a few thoughts about the Ted's Made by Hand on the Cigar Live Podcast #10. I thought it was a very pleasant mild smoke. I can think of one or two friends who would probably really appreciate this cigar. It is creamy and smooth, and it has a definite aire of quality to it - what I described as being sophisticated and refined. For a milder smoke, it didn't seem to get boring like some creamy cigars can be. All in all, I thought it was a very nice blend. This is something I would be confident to hand to a "sometimes" cigar smoking friend or to a group of folks where I was trying to please a broad range of experience and tastes. I would be curious to know if that is what they had in mind with this cigar."

You can listen to the podcast below. (Requires Flash 7 or greater. If you don't have Flash go to cigarlivepodcast.com to listen on Cigar Live's site. Look for podcast #10.)

Thanks to Cigar Live and John Rider for the mention! We can't say enough about the positive response we've received from the members on the forum.

Ted's is excited to be co-sponsoring a Cigar Event with Maker's Mark Bourbon Seasoned Cigars at Woody's Smokes and Brews in Franklin, TN, on November 27 at 7:00 PM. Admission is $10 and seating is limited. If you're in the area and would like to attend call 615-778-9760 to reserve your spot.

Thanks to cigarcyclopedia.com:

"Los Angeles, August 2 – Emprise Cigars is the company responsible for the unique Maker’s Mark and Courvoisier cigars that are among the highest-quality flavored cigars on the market. Now Emprise is branching out with a serious, non-flavored, handmade cigar: Ted’s Made by Hand.

Who’s Ted? Emprise isn’t saying, but the cigars will do most of the talking. Made in the Dominican Republic, these are complex cigars with tobaccos from four nations. The filler includes Brazilian, Dominican and Nicaraguan leaves, with a Dominican-grown binder and an elegant Connecticut Shade wrapper.

The line is offered in three sizes: 5x50, 6x50 and 7x50. Simple! Suggested retail prices range from $7.00 for the 5x50 up to $9.25 for the 7x50 and all three sizes are offered in individual boxes inside lacquered boxes of 20. The cigars should be in stores by the middle of August."

Ted will be debuting the new "Ted's Made by Hand" line of premium cigars at this years 2007 Retail Tobacco Dealer's Association show. RTDA 2007 will be in Houston, Texas, at the George R. Brown Convention Center from August 5-8. You can find Ted's Cigars at booth #2100.

Ted is proud to announce the new cigar from Emprise Cigars, "Ted's Made by Hand". The Ted's Cigar is made by hand in the Dominican Republic, using a subtle blend of fine tobaccos from Brazil, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. Available in 20-count boxes, in three sizes - 5x50, 6x50 and 7x50, the Ted's Cigar has an expected retail range of $7-10. Ted's Cigars should be on retailers shelves beginning mid-August.

Ted's Made by Hand is a division of Emprise Cigars, creators of the Maker's Mark® Bourbon Seasoned Cigar.