2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 3

Today I offer the third set of candidates for the Stogie Press top cigars of 2023. As is the case every year, Stogie Press has three lists – one for large companies, one for medium companies and one for small companies. If you ask me how I decide the difference between large, medium, and small Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 3[…]

2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 1

Well here we are, another year has gone by and hundreds of cigars have been sampled. Some I’ve reviewed and enjoyed and some have never made it past the halfway mark before they were left to die in the ash bin. But, as is the case every year, there are those which I reviewed that Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 1[…]

Black Label Cigar Co

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio Announce Price Adjustment

Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio announce price adjustment effective January 1, 2024. The decision comes after a careful evaluation of the rising operational and industry-related costs that have been absorbed by the company over the past four years. In an unwavering commitment to maintain the premium tobacco and unmatched consistency of our Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio Announce Price Adjustment[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company releases The Black Album

Black Label Trading Company releases The Black Album: A Limited-Edition Anthology of cigars, to select retailers. The Black Album cigars are hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra stated: “With 2023 being our 10-year anniversary, we really wanted to Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company releases The Black Album[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Announces Release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales

Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales to select retailers. Novemdiales is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. It represents a revised iteration of the original Bishops Blend, by using a Pennsylvania wrapper with other slight revisions. Those that have grown to love this release will Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Announces Release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales[…]

Cigar News: Tor Imports, Ltd. to Distribute Black Label Trading products in the UK

Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) has announced Tor Imports, Ltd. will begin distributing BLTC products in the UK next week. Tor Imports are the leading UK importer and distributor for award winning New World Hand-made Cigars from Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras and Mexico James Brown, owner of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra stated: “We Read more about Cigar News: Tor Imports, Ltd. to Distribute Black Label Trading products in the UK[…]

Cigar News: Emilio Cigars is now shipping the Limited-Edition AUDIOPHILE featured at this year’s PCA

Emilio Cigars, a distinguished name in the world of premium cigars, is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of the Limited-Edition AUDIOPHILE. Expertly crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at the renowned Fabrica Oveja Negra, AUDIOPHILE represents a pinnacle of artistry and flavor. Master blender and owner of BLTC and Fabrica Oveja Negra, James Brown, stated, Read more about Cigar News: Emilio Cigars is now shipping the Limited-Edition AUDIOPHILE featured at this year’s PCA[…]

Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra Rothschild – Rated 97

Back in June, James Brown and Black Label Trading Co. announced the release of a special cigar to celebrate the company’s 10 years in the business. The cigar would be called La Madonna Negra. In the press release, James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. stated: “La Madonna Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra Rothschild – Rated 97[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) Announces New Vitolas

Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is thrilled to announce the debut of new vitolas for several of its core line products at this year’s PCA trade show in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit Booth #15084 to see the display. Royalty, Salvation, Lawless and Last Rites will now be available in a (5 x Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) Announces New Vitolas[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co. Releases 10-Year Anniversary La Madonna Negra

Black Label Trading Company will be releasing its 10-year Anniversary cigar, La Madonna Negra, to select retailers. La Madonna Negra is hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. stated: “La Madonna Negra is a culmination of things I’ve learned Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co. Releases 10-Year Anniversary La Madonna Negra[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works Studio – Killer Bee Shaolin – Rated 93

Black Label Trading Co. introduced their latest extension to the Killer Bee series at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. It was named the Killer Bee Shaolin and like others before it, continues to showcase the Artesian craft of Black Works Studio and Fabrica Oveja Negra. Originally introduced in 2015, the Killer Bee Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio – Killer Bee Shaolin – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Intergalactic Corona Larga – Rated 93

Kicking off the 2022 cigar season, James Brown and his Black Works Studio introduced a limited cigar known as the Intergalactic produced at the company’s Fabrica Oveja Negra facility in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar has been released to retailers in the US, Germany, and Belgium. Production is limited to just 750 boxes of each vitola. Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Intergalactic Corona Larga – Rated 93[…]