Everyone likes to go on vacation, or maybe you travel for work a lot? Either way I see people post all over social media, traveling horror stories about how they got their $300 torch confiscated by TSA or how they had cigars and cutters taken from them at some point on their journey. If you Read more about Cigar 101: How to Not Get Jacked By TSA – By Mike Holmes[…]
I had my first Vegas Robaina cigar over ten years ago when I was living in Nuremberg, Germany. It was my last day of the last week there and I wanted to smoke a great Cuban cigar. The tobacconist in the Casa del Habanos house in the city, got to know me well over the Read more about Cigar Review: HR Cigars Ilegal Tobaco Habano Toro – Rated 95[…]
During last years (2019) Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, Altidas U.S.A. showcased a new H.Upmann cigar that celebrated one of the the greats in the cigar industry Jose (Pepe) Mendez. Pepe may be best known as one of the first farmers in the Dominican Republic to grow, harvest, and cure filler tobacco. Jose founded Read more about Cigar Review: H. Upmann Hispaniola by Jose Mendez Toro – Rated 91[…]
The premium cigar industry scored a big win in court today. The Premium Cigar Association sent out a press release that reads as follows: ”Today, United States District Court Judge, Amit Mehta, threw out the warning requirements for premium cigars contending that the FDA did not properly analyze the different usage patterns between premium Read more about Cigar News: Premium Cigar Industry Scores a Court Win[…]
Many in the cigar industry know of Jessi Flores, the cigar artist who worked for Drew Esates Sub-culture studios for many years. Less of us know of his life’s struggles as he keeps them private. This weekend I learned that Jessi’s 20 year old daughter, Stephanie Nicole, is in great need of medical assistance. Stephanie Read more about #JessiNeedsOurHelp[…]
Well this was my first Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) trade show and what a show it was. The team from Tobacco Media Group (TMG) and anchor sponsors Villiger Cigars, Drew Estate, and Philips and King put on a magnificent show. It all started on Wednesday morning, January 28th, with a Keynote speech by the calm, Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: TPE2020 Recap[…]
Back at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, ACE Prime, a new cigar distribution company showcased a number of blends and lines. One of those was the Luciano “The Traveler”, a cigar named after ACE Prime founder Luciano Meirelles. The Luciano “The Traveler” is a limited edition cigar that was blended by Master Read more about Cigar Review: ACE Prime Luciano “The Traveler” – Rated 92[…]
Earlier this month I introduced you to a new line of cigars I received to review – Black Star Line Cigars. The Chicago based company was founded by 2 childhood friends – Adetola “Aric” Wimberly-Bey and Derrick Bell. Over the years they realized their passion for premium cigars and with a little help from folks Read more about Cigar Review: Black Star Line El Milagro Mexican San Andres – Rated 92[…]
Drew Estate announced today the launch of the Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rat for upcoming Drew Diplomat events to coincide with the Chinese New Year. The Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rat will be showcased at the upcoming TPE trade show held in Las Vegas, NV on January 29th-31st. The Liga Privada Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Launches Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rat to Celebrate Chinese New Year[…]
Vicarias Cigars has announced today that they will be instituting a process increase on most of their product line at the 2020 TPE Show, effective 1 Feb 2020. It is the first increase since the company launched in 2014. The cost of distribution, regulations and compliance have, unfortunately, caused a necessary price adjustment. Prices on Read more about Cigar News: Vicarias Cigars Announces Price Increase[…]
Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigars Group (VRCG) is pleased to announce the Dominican Blue Box Pressed Churchill. This line extension to the VRCG Dominican Blue will be showcased and available to sample at TPE 2020 taking place this January 29-31 at the Las Vegas Conventions Center. Using Dominican Piloto and Seco HVA fillers bound with a Sumatra binder, the VRCG Dominican Blue Read more about Cigar News: Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigars Group to Unveil Dominican Blue Extension at TPE 2020[…]
Casa Cuevas Cigars, makers of handmade premium cigars has annoounced they are adding the “La Mandarria” (translates to the sledgehammer brand) to their core line up of cigars. La Mandarria was initially a limited Edition 500 count box run. The brand was born out of the unfortunate burglary which occurred in February 2019 at the Read more about Cigar News: Casa Quevas Cigars adds “La Madarria” to Core Line[…]
Drew Estate announced today the national launch of the Undercrown Corona Pequena in both Maduro and Shade wrappers. These cigars will be showcased at the upcoming TPE trade show held in Las Vegas, NV on January 29th-31st. The Undercrown Corona Pequena is a 4” x 44 petite corona, perfect to light up on the go Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Launches Undercrown Corona Pequena Line Extension[…]
Iconic Leaf Cigar Company, makers of Recluse brands, Iconic Leaf Cigar Factory Production Run (FPR) cigars, and retailer branded cigars is currently hiring experienced independent manufacturers Representatives with established territories. Iconic Leaf Cigar Company was founded in 2011 which is the same year the Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas Factory was established for the exclusive production of all Read more about Job Posting: Iconic Leaf Cigar Sales Representatives[…]