Month: August 2022

Cigar News: Gurkha Pure Evil Pre-Release at Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival

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Gurkha Cigar Group International, in conjunction with long time retail partner Smoker Friendly, pre-released the Gurkha Pure Evil at the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival this past weekend. In it’s 13th year of operation, the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival took place this past weekend in Broomfield, Colorado.  As usual, Gurkha Cigars provided top sponsorship levels at Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Pure Evil Pre-Release at Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival[…]

Cigar News: Kafie 1901 Cigars Announces New Serie L Natural and Rebrands Core Lines

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Earlier this year, Dr. Gaby Kafie announced he was moving production of his Kafie 1901 Cigars to the La Aurora Cigars Factory in the Dominican Republic. The company decided to undergo a total rebranding of their 4 core lines as well as introducing their new Kafie 1901 Serie L Natural. The core brands that have Read more about Cigar News: Kafie 1901 Cigars Announces New Serie L Natural and Rebrands Core Lines[…]

Cigar News: OM Cigars Ships Free Humidor Display Cases to Select Retailers

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OM Cigars has begun shipping to new accounts their complimentary company-designed display humidors. They were offered to early adopters at the 2022 PCA trade show. These are functional humidors, custom-built to exhibit the core lines of Essential Blend cigars. This offer is now being extended for a limited time. With a buy-in of 10 bundles, Read more about Cigar News: OM Cigars Ships Free Humidor Display Cases to Select Retailers[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate – Red Meat Lovers – Nas – Wu Tang Clan …. What?!!!

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Yes you read that right. Besides all the summer fun Drew Estate Fans have been having in 2022 going to Barn Smokers around the country, the company has just announced that they will be hosting 90’s Hip Hop event with none other than Nas and WU Tang Clan. The event is scheduled for Tuesday September Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate – Red Meat Lovers – Nas – Wu Tang Clan …. What?!!![…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Jay Ferg (Destination Herf)

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In this episode, Boston Jimmie and Quinton Brown welcome special guest Jay Ferg to Taking It To The Nub. Jay is the founder of Destination Herf a unique gathering of cigar enthusiasts that descend on Miami during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Jay and his team held their inaugural event in 2021 and Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Jay Ferg (Destination Herf)[…]

Cigar News: Casa Caraballo Cigar Brand Parts from Tarazona Cigars

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Casa Caraballo has decided to venture on their own to have a more hands on approach to their portfolio of cigars. Casa Caraballo is headquartered in Miami, Fla. Casa  Caraballo’s family cigar story began in the small town of Las  Villas, Santa Clara Province  in Cuba. Mario’s father was an ardent cigar lover, and roller Read more about Cigar News: Casa Caraballo Cigar Brand Parts from Tarazona Cigars[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Shipping its New Diamond Crown Black Diamond Cigars

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Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping its new Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars to premium cigar retailers across the United States. Diamond Crown Black Diamond Cigars are the pinnacle of J.C. Newman’s Diamond Crown luxury cigar brand. First introduced in 2016, Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars are hand rolled in Tabacalera A. Fuente in Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Shipping its New Diamond Crown Black Diamond Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Now Shipping Nica Rustica Adobe

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Nica Rustica Adobe, the second expression in Drew Estate’s value-priced Nica Rustica line, is now shipping to retailers nationwide. Introduced during the May 12 broadcast of “Freestyle Live: Special Edition,” and previewed by guests at the DE25 Exclusive Pre-Party event before the Florida Barn Smoker, Nica Rustica Adobe brings to life the soul of the Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Now Shipping Nica Rustica Adobe[…]

The Drew Estate 2022 Connecticut Barn Smoker Recap

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The weekend of August 12 – 14 was quite the epic adventure for my Taking It To The Nub co-host Quinton Brown, my wonderful BOTL Andy Tosetti and myself as we started gathered with 100’s of fellow Drew Estate fans for the Annual Connecticut Barn Smoker. This is one that I personally have been wanted Read more about The Drew Estate 2022 Connecticut Barn Smoker Recap[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Sebastien Decoppet – Cavalier Premium Cigars

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In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie and Quinton “Q” Brown from Stogie Press chop it up with the Founder of Cavalier Premium Cigars – Sebastien Decoppet. We learn about the start of a fast growing and iconic cigar brand known for its use of gold leaf on the wrapper instead Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Sebastien Decoppet – Cavalier Premium Cigars[…]

Lounge Review – Bongo Ron’s – Old Saybrook Connecticut

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This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Drew Estate Connecticut Barn Smoker. It was a trek to tobacco mecca, the Connecticut River Valley. I will have a full article up on that event soon but I have to tell you all about a spectacular lounge I visited while I was there. In Read more about Lounge Review – Bongo Ron’s – Old Saybrook Connecticut[…]

Cigar News: GTO Dominican Cigars Announces 12 Yr Aged Oak Barrel Cigars

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GTO Dominican Cigars has announced a new 12 yr Aged Bourbon Oak Barrel Cigar inspired by the 33 Oaks of Georgia. The new line will be available in Connecticut, Corojo and Maduro blends, each expressed in 2 vitolas. Figurado 6.5 x 54 Corona Gorda 6 x 47 According to Dr. Oscar Rodriguez: “The Figurado is Read more about Cigar News: GTO Dominican Cigars Announces 12 Yr Aged Oak Barrel Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Paniolo Especiale 2022 – Exclusive for Hawaii

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For the first time since 2017, and only the second time since 2015, Crowned Heads has teamed up with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and Tabacalera La Alianza to produce their Hawaii-exclusive cigar, Paniolo Especiale. The Paniolo Especiale 2022 is a 5 1/4 x 52 robusto extra cigar, manufactured at Tabacalera La Alianza in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Paniolo Especiale 2022 – Exclusive for Hawaii[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Previews All-New Brand in Latest Freestyle Live Event Packs

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During its Sept. 28 “Freestyle Live: Special Edition” broadcast, Drew Estate will unveil an entirely new premium cigar brand … and the company is giving consumers the ability to experience it prior to its formal launch in the upcoming Freestyle Live Event Pack. The packs will be available at participating retailers nationwide beginning on Aug Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Previews All-New Brand in Latest Freestyle Live Event Packs[…]