Month: August 2020

Cigar News: El Artista Announces Dominican Republic Exclusive Cimarron Brand

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Tabacalera El Artista has announced the Cimarron Soft-Box-Pressed, a new line extension for the popular Cimarron cigar brand. Cimarron Soft-Box-Pressed is a Dominican island exclusive distributed by Belmare SRL. Radhames “Ram” Rodriguez noted: “Cimarron is our top selling brand in Dominican Republic, and is one of the most popular brands in many of the cigars Read more about Cigar News: El Artista Announces Dominican Republic Exclusive Cimarron Brand[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces “Bronxilla,” addition to ACID 20

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Drew Estate announces today the release of the ACID 20: “Bronxilla” as an exclusive to Alliance Cigar Company. “Bronxilla” was announced by Jonathan Drew on Drew Estate’s Freestyle Live, our quarterly Facebook program designed to showcase upcoming swag and product releases. In 2019, we celebrated an important milestone for Drew Estate with the global introduction Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces “Bronxilla,” addition to ACID 20[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 22 – Skip Martin – RoMa Craft Tobac

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In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie sits down with RoMa Craft Tobac co-founder, Skip Martin, and talks cigars, sports, a touch of politics, and gets some more cigar education nuggets. This is a must see video, especially the latter part, where Skip explains how various moisture content effects the burn Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 22 – Skip Martin – RoMa Craft Tobac[…]

Cigar News: Stogie Road Cigars™ Announces the BIG TONY

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Greenville based Stogie Road Cigars™ announced today the release of BIG TONY in collaboration with Tabacalera Kafie/San Jerónimo factory in Danli, Honduras. The 6X52 barberpole-style toro will consist of a Mexican San Andres andNicaragua Habano Maduro wrapper. The wrappers are thick, oily and full body/full flavor. Thought he binder is undisclosed the filler has ligeros Read more about Cigar News: Stogie Road Cigars™ Announces the BIG TONY[…]

Cigar News: TPE Announces New Dates for 2021 Trade Show

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In an exceptional year of uncertainty due to COVID-19, Tobacco Media Group (TMG) is taking steps to support the Tobacco, Vapor, and Alternative Industries by moving their Tobacco Plus Expo to May 12-14, 2021. For years the TPE has been held the trade show at the beginning of the year, and that was the case Read more about Cigar News: TPE Announces New Dates for 2021 Trade Show[…]

Cigar News: Chicago Land -Frontline Cigars – Offers Stogie Press Sampler Pack

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Stogie Press and Front Line Cigars have announced a special sampler pack of five cigars that have been rated at least 91 by Stogie Press and are carried by Front Line Cigars. For a limited time this sampler will be available on the Frontline Cigars website and if you use discount code – Stogie Press Read more about Cigar News: Chicago Land -Frontline Cigars – Offers Stogie Press Sampler Pack[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 21 – Glynn Loope – Cigar Rights of America

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In this episode, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Cigar Rights of America Executive Director, Glynn Loope to discuss the state of the Premium Cigar Industry and how we are navigating the FDA road blocks. We take a trip back to the start of the FDA Regulations and visit the Save The Leaf Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 21 – Glynn Loope – Cigar Rights of America[…]

Cigar News: MoyaRuiz Cigars Returns to Roots

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MoyaRuiz Cigars announced in a press release today that they are returning to their roots. The company which was founded in 2013, has created and offered exciting limited releases that featured clever packaging and an innovative marketing approach. This, along with their core lines, made MoyaRuiz brands a quick fan favorite in the boutique cigar Read more about Cigar News: MoyaRuiz Cigars Returns to Roots[…]

Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Pays Tribute to Eliot Ness as 2nd Cigar in the Protocol Lawmen Series

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Protocol Cigars announced today, the release of The Protocol Eliot Ness. It is the second installment of the newly created “Lawmen Series.” Last year, the company essentially kicked off the series with the introduction of the Protocol Sir Robert Peel. With the release of the The Protocol Eliot Ness the company has officially forged the Read more about Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Pays Tribute to Eliot Ness as 2nd Cigar in the Protocol Lawmen Series[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 20 – Noel Rojas – Rojas Cigars

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In this episode, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press takes a virtual visit to Richardson, TX to have a cigar chat with the King of Small Ring Gauge cigars, Noel Rojas. We talk about the history of Rojas Cigar from Noel’s beginnings growing up in Cuba to his arrival in the USA where he started his Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 20 – Noel Rojas – Rojas Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Steve Saka Opts For Quality Over Quantity With Moratorium on New Retail Accounts

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In a bold move, Steve Saka, founder and co-owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT), has announced an immediate moratorium on opening new retail accounts until further notice. In a press release today, Saka noted: “As a small family business that has been working relentlessly to establish our brands on the best Retailers’ shelves for Read more about Cigar News: Steve Saka Opts For Quality Over Quantity With Moratorium on New Retail Accounts[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 19 – Robert Holt – Southern Draw Cigars

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In this episode we take a trip to an undisclosed location with Robert Holt, owner of Southern Draw Cigars and talk about what’s new with Robert and his Southern Draw Cigars Family. It has been over five years since Southern Draw Cigars came onto the cigar scene. They were the 2019 recipient of the Stogie Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 19 – Robert Holt – Southern Draw Cigars[…]

Cigar News: FDA Acknowledges their Huge Workload for Substantial Equivalence Reports and Offers Possible Deferment

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On August 5th 2020, just 4 years after the FDA’s deeming regulations on the the cigar industry took effect, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration submitted a court filing which essentially proposed a program that will allow manufacturers to request a deferral on submitting substantial equivalence reports. Essentially it allows premium cigar manufacturers to apply Read more about Cigar News: FDA Acknowledges their Huge Workload for Substantial Equivalence Reports and Offers Possible Deferment[…]

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announce “International Only” Sorella

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Fratello Cigars and Omar de Frias have announced their latest creation – the Fratello Sorella. Sorella was introduced in June 2019 with the release of the Space Fresh Packs in 6 x 50 format and served as “market research” for Fratello as they investigated expanding their future product offering. This “Same Blend, New Look” version Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Announce “International Only” Sorella[…]