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Cigar News: Kaizad Hansotia Resigns as Chairman of Gurkha Cigars Effective Immediately

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In a corporate press release today, Gurkha Cigars announced Kaizad Hansotia is resigning his position as the Chairman of Gurkha, effective immediately. Over the past few days Gurkha has been embroiled in a public relations firestorm after Kaizad’s personal Facebook page posted an extremely insensitive statement with respect to the George Floyd murder and failed Read more about Cigar News: Kaizad Hansotia Resigns as Chairman of Gurkha Cigars Effective Immediately[…]

CIGAR NEWS: JOYA DE NICARAGUA ANNOUNCES CINCO DÉCADAS EL DOCTOR

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Two years ago, when Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua reached its 50th anniversary, it released its most emblematic blend to date: Cinco Décadas, a commemorative cigar conceived as a tribute to all of those that have shaped the company and thus the Nicaraguan cigar industry. Every Cinco Décadas vitola has been named after historic Read more about CIGAR NEWS: JOYA DE NICARAGUA ANNOUNCES CINCO DÉCADAS EL DOCTOR[…]

Cigar News: Amendola Family Cigars Moves to New Factories

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Durham, NC based Amendola Family Cigar Company has made the decision to move manufacturing operations away from Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia to Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua and possibly also Aganorsa Leaf. Amendola has been with Tabacalera G. Kafie y Cia since July of 2018. Jeffrey Amendola, founder and president, Amendola Read more about Cigar News: Amendola Family Cigars Moves to New Factories[…]

Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Releases John Doe 2.0

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Protocol Cigars has announced their second release in the Protocol John Doe Series with the John Doe 2.0. John Doe is the name given to unidentified males until identification can be made at a later time. The cigars will be available in 10 count bundles with a $92.50 MSRP. The wrapper, binder, and filler are Read more about Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Releases John Doe 2.0[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces National Launch of Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero Tienda Exclusiva

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Drew Estate announced today the national launch of the Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero Tienda Exclusiva, exclusively to Drew Diplomat Retailers. This release will be showcased on the upcoming Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar on June 11th from 7:00-9:00pm EST. Initially launched as a Tienda Exclusiva to STOGIES World Class Cigar in 2016, Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces National Launch of Herrera Esteli Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero Tienda Exclusiva[…]

Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève Black Series II Toro Gordo – Rated 90

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The Cavalier Genève brand is the work of Swiss entrepreneur, Sebastien Decoppet. Like some other boutique cigar brand owners, Sebastien left the corporate world to pursue his dream of getting into the cigar industry. He sold his possessions, flew to Honduras, and connected with the Plasencia family during his travels. Cavalier Genève Cigars introduced their Read more about Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève Black Series II Toro Gordo – Rated 90[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 13 – Viva La Vida – Billy and Gus Fakih

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In this episode, we welcome brothers Billy and Gus Fakih who own the Artesano Del Tobacco brand which currently has one spectacular blend – the Viva La Vida. During the show we dive into the brothers time owning the Cigar Inns in NYC, and how they met A.J. Fernandez, and the process of creating the Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 13 – Viva La Vida – Billy and Gus Fakih[…]

Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Saciar – Rated 90

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This is our 4th cigar review of a Tabac Trading Co. product. Today we feature the company’s Saciar cigar. Patrick Potter of Tabac Trading Co. describes the Saciar offering as: “Saciar: (English: To Saciate) Is one of the more unique blends offered by Tabac Trading Company. Blended by Patrick Potter under the supervision of Guillermo Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Saciar – Rated 90[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Expand ACID 20 with Toro and Robusto Tubo Sizes

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Drew Estate announced today the expansion of the ACID 20thAnniversary lineup with the addition of ACID 20 Toro and ACID 20 “Robusto Tubo.”  These releases will be showcased on the upcoming Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar on June 11th from 7:00-9:00pm EST. In 2019, the company celebrated an important milestone for Drew Estate with Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Expand ACID 20 with Toro and Robusto Tubo Sizes[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces “B.O.T.L. Brown Label 2020”

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Drew Estate announced today the 2020 return of the limited edition “Brothers of the Leaf, Brown Label” cigar as a Brick & Mortar exclusive for Drew Diplomat retailers. This release will be showcased on the upcoming Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar on June 11th from 7:00-9:00pm EST. In 2012, the BOTL cigar platform Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces “B.O.T.L. Brown Label 2020”[…]

Cigar News: El Artista Cigars Announces Expansion into 7th European Country

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El Artista Cigars announces another expansion in Europe, this time into Austria to be distributed by Dios Tobaco located in Wiener Neustadt. Austria is the 7th European country in which El Artista Cigars distributes cigars continuing the European strategy the Company laid out nearly three years ago. Dios Tobaco is committed to distribute three brands Read more about Cigar News: El Artista Cigars Announces Expansion into 7th European Country[…]

Cigar Review: Rojas Cigars Bluebonnets Toro – Rated 92

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Noel Rojas, owner of Rojas Cigars in Richardson, TX may or may not be a name you are familiar with. If you know Noel, you know he has been in the ciagr industry for a quite a number of years. Maybe you have enjoyed a Guayacan cigar or perhaps an Ezra Zion, Stolen Throne, Nomad, Read more about Cigar Review: Rojas Cigars Bluebonnets Toro – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Goes Mad Elegant with Tabak Especial

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Drew Estate announced today the release of the Tabak Especial Lonsdale line-extension in both Dulce and Negra. This release will be showcased on the upcoming Freestyle Live: Special Edition hosted on facebook.com/drewestatecigar on June 11th from 7:00-9:00pm EST. Historically, the “Lonsdale” size cigar has been underappreciated, especially in the United States. However, spark one up Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Goes Mad Elegant with Tabak Especial[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Releasing new Cigar and Lighter Gift Sets

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In this post FDA regulation era, we many times joke about what’s old is new. If the case of Drew Estate, that have done an excellent job at bringing some of those most classic blends to you in beautiful new gift sets, just in time for Fathers Day and Graduation Day. Announced this week, Drew Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Releasing new Cigar and Lighter Gift Sets[…]