Crowned Heads is proud to announce the first limited edition release under the highly sought after Mil Dias brand, i.e., Mil Dias Mareva EL XX (2020). The cigar utilizes the original Mil Dias blend, and is being crafted in the traditional Cuban Mareva vitola (5 1/8″ x 42). Production will be limited to a total Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Mil Dias Mareva EL XX (2020)[…]
La Flor Dominicana and Hacking Gourmet are proud to officially announce and launch the “Gourmet Smoke Sessions” (LFD GSS). With the changing times, premium cigar experiences must be innovative and provide the opportunity for consumers to strongly connect with our retail partners, our brands and other consumers. The “LFD GSS” is an immersive experience-based entertainment Read more about Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana and Hacking Gourmet Offer Gourmet Smoke Sessions[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press has the distant pleasure to sit down with the President of Flor De Gonzalez Cigars – Yadi Gonzalez Vargas. Yadi immigrated to the US as a young child in 1980 from Cuba and has been around cigars all her life. A Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 30 – Yadi Gonzalez – Flor De Gonzalez Cigars[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with DBL Cigars owner, Francisco Almonte. For the next hour you will get some of the best cigar education. As a fourth generation cigar producer, Francisco is one of the most knowledgeable cigar men in the industry and worked Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 29 – Francisco Almonte – DBL Cigars[…]
This past week, I took a short weekend trip up to Nashville, TN to visit with my family. My last day, everyone was back in school and at work, so I arranged to spend the time I had between waking up and heading to the airport, to meet with Charles Stansbury, my good friend and Read more about Cigar Lounge – Bar: Cigar Especial – Nashville, TN[…]
Drew Estate announced today that it will donate $50,000 to Operation: Cigars for Warriors (CFW) during its upcoming virtual Barn Smoker Live event, which will broadcast directly from the Florida Sun Grown farm in Clermont, Fla., on Drew Estate’s Facebook page (facebook.com/drewestatecigar) on Nov. 14, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Due to COVID-19, Drew Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate plans $50,000 donation to Operation: Cigars for Warriors during virtual Barn Smoker Live event on Nov. 14[…]
The Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigars Group (VRCG) has announced today, the Art of Magic, a new cigar release. This new release pays tribute to magicians the world over. Kevin Schweitzer, VRCG owner, has been practicing magic since he was eight years old and to this day he is a member of the Society of American Magicians Read more about Cigar News: Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigars Group (VRCG) Announces the Art of Magic[…]
Earlier this year we reported on the fact that TPE21 will be moved from January to May so as to account for the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. This was done so that the organizers (Tobacco Media Group (TMG) owned by Kretek International) could safely navigate the uncertainty of what the pandemic might still look like Read more about Cigar News: Tobacco Plus Expo 2021 New Show Format[…]
As part of their Fall Release Collection, Southern Draw Cigars, makers of the award-winning Jacobs Ladder and Brimstone blends of cigars, have released two new “Brimstone” expressions – the Oblivion and the Un Presidente. Jacobs Ladder is the popular cigar blend named in part for Ethan Jacob, the son of Founders, Robert & Sharon Holt. Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw adds two more “rungs” to the Jacobs Ladder Brimstone[…]
The Foundation Art team in Nicaragua has announced the creation of a new animated series, ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Upsetters’. This series is designed to celebrate Foundation Cigars most unique brand, The Upsetters, through vibrant and artistic shorts. According to the company: “The story follows our main character, The Upsetter, being pursued by the Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Releases Animated Upsetters Series[…]
The 1980s was a critical decade for Nicaragua and Nicaraguan cigars. Two events were fundamental in shaping the country’s history during that decade: the civil war and the economic embargo, declared by the United States against the Central American nation in 1985. The embargo became an enormous obstacle for Nicaraguan products, as they were prohibited Read more about Cigar News: Joya De Nicaragua Announces “International Only” Cinco Décadas El Embargo[…]
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. today announced the Global Release of the Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro- the second cigar line in the ‘Experimental Series’ and a follow up to the critically acclaimed Project 40 line of cigars (Project 40 received a 93 Rating and Top 25 ‘Cigar of the Year’ nod from Cigar Aficionado, as Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Announces the Global Release of Project 40 Maduro[…]
There is no surprise that Foundation Cigar Company founder, Nicholas Melillo, has a long-time passion, love, and intimate experience with Broadleaf tobacco. It is prominently featured in the company’s “The Tabernacle” blend which has been a big part of the company’s portfolio. Nick has a deep connection, as a native son, to Connecticut soil where Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces The Tabernacle David & Goliath[…]
As part of their upcoming fall 2020 announcements, Southern Draw Cigars released a press release today that notes they have expanded their Fraternal Order line of cigars carried by Cigars International (CI) and will be offering them as part of the CI’s upcoming Virtual CIGARFest 2020 starting October 16th. New Fraternal Order Sizes Two new Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Anounces Fraternal Order Line Extensions For CIGARFest 2020[…]