Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Hires Territory Manager

Espinosa Premium Cigars would like to announce the hiring of Tyler Jones as a Territory Manager for Espinosa Premium Cigars beginning on August 3, 2020. Erik Espinosa stated; “I saw this kid a few years and knew he had it, but he was working part-time at cigar shop in Ohio and serving his country in Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Hires Territory Manager[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Introduces Yagua, A Cigar Recreated from the 1940s Cuba

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. announced this week the Yagua, a classic cigar from the tobacco fields of Cuba that the Newman family has recreated in Nicaragua. The Yagua story is one of Cuba from the 1940s. The cigar was inspired by J.C. Newman PENSA’s General Manager, Lazaro Lopez, who shared the following with Drew Newman Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Introduces Yagua, A Cigar Recreated from the 1940s Cuba[…]

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Continues International Growth

Fratello Cigars announced today, their newest distribution partner in Brazil, Reality Cigars. Since 1995, Reality Cigars has been dedicated to the import and distribution of tobacco products in the Brazilian market. Currently, Reality Cigars is the largest importer and distributor of cigars, tobacco and accessories in Brazil. They have grown and enhanced their reputation by Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Continues International Growth[…]

Cigar News: Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2021 Update

Committed to creating a safe and successful Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2021, the Tobacco Media Group (TMG) has announced that they are taking big steps to ensure Exhibitor and Attendee confidence as show plans take shape during COVID-19 uncertainties. The first big buying show of the year, TPE 2021 is scheduled to take place Jan Read more about Cigar News: Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2021 Update[…]

Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Announces the Protocol Pool Party Year 1

Protocol Cigars has announced a special limited edition release cigar called the Protocol Pool Party Year 1. The cigars were produced at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona Factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The Protocol Pool Party Year 1 has a blend described as: Wrapper – Mexican San Andreas Maduro Binder – Connecticut Shade Filler – Nicaraguan Corojo Read more about Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Announces the Protocol Pool Party Year 1[…]

Cigar News: Words A Premium Cigar Manufacturer/Brand Owner Never Want To See

“We completed our review of your Substantially Equivalent (SE) Report submitted under section 905(j) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and determined that the new tobacco product is not substantially equivalent to the predicate tobacco products listed in Appendix A…..“ These are the words that start the letter from the FDA Read more about Cigar News: Words A Premium Cigar Manufacturer/Brand Owner Never Want To See[…]

Cigar News: InterTabac to Hold In-Person and Virtual Trade Show in November

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the cigar industry, especially the key trade shows both nationally and internationally, Messe Dortmund GmbH announced back in May that they were canceling this years InterTabac trade show. The show was scheduled to be held in Dortmund, Germany Sept. 18-20, 2020. This week, Messe Dortmund GmbH announced Read more about Cigar News: InterTabac to Hold In-Person and Virtual Trade Show in November[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping the Crux Epicure Gordo

Crux Cigars has announced today that they have begun shipping the latest line extension to the company’s most popular brand the Crux Epicure. This years extension brings a 6 x 60 gordo vitola to the Epicure line. The Crux Epicure brand has been a mainstay for the company since 2017 and has a blend described Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping the Crux Epicure Gordo[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 18 – David Blanco – Blanco Cigars

In this episode we take a trip with David Blanco, owner of Blanco Cigars as we look back to the days of his grandparents and father in the Cuban revolution and come to modern times with US Born and 5th Generation Blanco cigar man, David Blanco. The Blanco family has seen it all and still Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 18 – David Blanco – Blanco Cigars[…]

Cigar Review: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone – Rated 92

One of the highlights of the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, was the announcement and showcase of the Brimstone line extension to the acclaimed Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder. Hailed as the company’s boldest blend, it was described as a vivid interpretation of wrath with the Jacobs Ladder –hail, fire and brimstone – the names applied to each of its triple ligero filler tobaccos. Read more about Cigar Review: Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Brimstone – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Extends the Juarez Line with the Chihuahua Regular Production Version

There may not be a Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show this year, but that has not halted the new releases from cigar companies. The latest announcement comes from Crowned Heads, who has revealed the first regular production brand extension to their popular Juårez cigar line. The (5 1/2″ x 48) parejo will be called Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Extends the Juarez Line with the Chihuahua Regular Production Version[…]

Cigar Lounge: South Miami Empire Social Lounge Now Open

South Miami welcomes Empire Social Lounge, the second Miami location by the founders of the Prime Cigar brand. Located in Downtown Dadeland at 8955 Dadeland Blvd #D-170, Miami, Florida 33156, Empire Social is bringing a dose of “Sophisticated Relaxation” to South Miami. Proprietors Jason Reznik, Ryan Leeds and Peter Berntsen will proudly unveil Empire Social Read more about Cigar Lounge: South Miami Empire Social Lounge Now Open[…]

Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Warhead VI

Fans of Espinosa Premium Cigars should be happy with the latest announcement for the company on the release of the latest Warhead VI. First released in 2013, the WARHEAD is a full bodied cigar packed with creamy sweetness and delicious spice. This is the 6th iteration of the highly acclaimed and iconic, annual release Warhead Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Warhead VI[…]

Cigar Review: Deadwood Leather Rose by Drew Estate – Rated 90

One the newest releases from Drew Estate in 2020 is the Deadwood Leather Rose. The cigar was showcased on the company’s Freestyle Live: Special Edition – June 11th and was met with great anticipation from the many Deadwood cigar fans. In a press release about the new cigar, Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Read more about Cigar Review: Deadwood Leather Rose by Drew Estate – Rated 90[…]