In this dynamic episode we welcome back Mel Shah, the owner of MBOMBAY Cigars. The brand has been around for a number of years but over the past few years Mel was out of commission with health issues but now he has returned in full force to rebuild his Iconic brand. In this show we Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – MBombay Cigars[…]
West Tampa Tobacco Company is excited to announce that West Tampa Dark Time has shipped and is now available in the US and very shortly in international markets. Unveiled at this year’s PCA Show in New Orleans, Dark Time represents the pinnacle of quality. Gus Martinez, co-owner of West Tampa Tobacco Company stated: “Time is Read more about Cigar News: West Tampa Tobacco Company’s Highly Anticipated Dark Time Ships![…]
Casa Carrillo is proud to announce the latest addition to its acclaimed Essence Series: the E.P. Carrillo Connecticut is now shipping to retailers nationwide. As the fourth blend in this celebrated line—following Sumatra, Maduro, and Honduras—the Connecticut is also the second Essence cigar crafted outside Casa Carrillo, produced exclusively at the renowned Agroindustrias DIADEMA factory Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Connecticut Ships to Retailers This Week[…]
BLK WKS Studio, known for its boundary-pushing blends and bold aesthetics, proudly announces the release of its latest creation: the Avispa. This striking new cigar is the result of a unique collaboration with select retailers and represents a fusion of two of BLK WKS’ most iconic lines — the Killer Bee and the Hornet. Crafted with a Nicaraguan filler, Ecuadorian binder, and Read more about Cigar News: BLK WKS STUDIO UNVEILS NEW EXCLUSIVE AVISPA[…]
New Global Marketing, Inc. (“New Global”) d/b/a Best Cigar Prices (“Best Cigar”) and Humicon L.L.C. d/b/a Alliance Cigar (“Alliance”) announce the strategic merger of Alliance into the New Global family, operating as its premier B2B wholesale division alongside of Best Cigar Prices, one of the leading online B2C cigar retailers in the country. Tom Sullivan and Steve Kallinikos will Read more about Cigar News: Best Cigar Prices and Alliance Cigar Join Together to Drive Balanced Strategic Growth – B2C Online and B2B Wholesale[…]
The Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has reported that a Connecticut State bill, HB 7275, currently scheduled for consideration before the Judiciary Committee would have dramatic impact on the industry. Here is the CRA report:
Casa Carrillo, a leading producer of premium cigars, announced today that it will implement a modest wholesale price increase of $0.25 per cigar, effective June 1st, 2025, in response to newly imposed tariffs that have significantly raised the cost of importing cigars. The company emphasized that this decision was made only after careful consideration and Read more about Cigar News: Casa Carrillo Announces Tariff Price Adjustment[…]
Lure Cigars has announced the release of “Fish Stix” – cigars that land ‘Big Trophy Flavor in a Small Package!’ Lure Cigars brings people together through ‘Tackle & Tobacco’ and encourages cigar enthusiasts to ‘Smoke Great Cigars & Tell Tall Tales.’ ™ The blend is described by the company as: The company notes: “The strength Read more about Cigar News: Lure Cigars Releases the “Fish Stix”[…]
The 16th annual No Joke Smoke 2025 dinner was held on 3/29/25 and hosted by Kalani Matsuura from Mokuleia Cigar Company. The theme this year was Ashy to Classy, even cigar enthusiasts can occasionally be dapper. Helping us celebrate the dinner was Ian Reith, the owner of Dapper Cigars. NJS felt extremely special as this Read more about Cigar Lifestyle – No Joke Smoke 2025 – Ashy to Classy by Kalani Matsuura[…]
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the second release of Dreadnought as an Atlantic Cigar Company exclusive. The cigar is hand-crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the second release of Dreadnought as an Atlantic Cigar Company exclusive. The cigar is hand-crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Announces the Second Release of Dreadnought […]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Billy and Gus Fakih, the owners of Artesano Del Tobacco are Boston Jimmie’s guest. Fresh from the Premium Cigar Industry (PCA) trade show, we talk about and break down the latest from the brothers Fakih – the Viva La Vida Connecticut. This bold new introduction adds Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – Billy and Gus Fakih – Artesano del Tobacco[…]
Arhhh, Cigar Mates – The Fearless Leader of Trash Panda Cigars is at it again. After the success of the company’s debut cigar, the Cert Maith Bruscar (Real Good Trash), which honored Kevin Shahan’s Irish roots and his ancestor Cornelius Shahan—who first set foot in the New World in 1678—Trash Panda Cigars is excited to Read more about Cigar News: Trash Panda Cigars About to Set Sail With the Grace O’Malley Pirate Queen[…]
Now that the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show is over, I took some time with Ryan Gallimore, the owner of he Cigar Circus in Clearwater, FL. Ryan has a rich history in the premium cigar industry. He has held roles as shop manager, brand owner, marketing manager for Drew Estate, SAWG master, and now the Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – PCA Recap with Ryan Gallimore, Owner of the Cigar Circus[…]
Welcome to another fine Taking It To The Nub episode. This time we have the co-owner of Pospiech Cigars – Mike Szczpankiewicz on the show. Pospiech Cigars is a small cigar distribution company that sells Chogüí, Fable Cigars, Fosforo, FQ Cigars and Powstanie brands. The company was founded by Mike and Greg Szczepankewicz, two Polish Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – Mike Szczpankiewicz – Pospiech Cigars[…]