This past Saturday I had the opportunity to partake in the grand opening of the new Leaf & Bean by Island Jim in St. Augustine FL. If this name sounds familiar it’s because it’s the sister shop to the original Leaf & Bean in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania owned by Island Jim Robinson. In fact, Island Jim Read more about A Visit to the Leaf & Bean by Island Jim – St. Augustine, FL[…]
Originally unveiled in March 2024 at the Premium Cigar Association trade show in Las Vegas, the Fratello Arlequin Connecticut garnered significant attention from retailers and enthusiasts alike. The new Arlequin Connecticut joins the Nicaragua made Fratello Arlequin line. Jennifer True, Vice President of Marketing & Operations at Fratello Cigars stated: “We’re proud to introduce the Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Starts Shipping Arlequin Connecticut[…]
The Tobacco Products Association (TPA), a new organization committed to uniting, promoting, and advancing its members in all facets of the cigar and pipe tobacco sector, is proud to announce its official launch today. The TPA aims to serve the broad spectrum of the tobacco community, including cigar brands, manufacturers, retailers, pipe carvers, pipe tobacconists, Read more about Cigar News: The TPA is Born Supporting the Pipe Tobacco and Cigar Sector[…]
Back in 2023, it was announced that Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) officially acquired the business of the Alec Bradley Cigar Company including the brand portfolio, blend book and other intellectual property, along with product inventory in the US, Canada and Europe. Now a year plus into the venture, Alec Bradley has announced the launch of Safe Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Opens Vault of Safe Keepings[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie sits down with the East Coast Sales Manager for La Aurora Cigars – Mr. Willy Marante. From retail to Miami Cigars to La Aurora, Willy’s journey has been a fun ride with amazing learning opportunities as you will hear about in this show. La Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 5 – Willy Marante; East Coast Sales for La Aurora Cigars[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with Juan Lopez and Raul Flores from Gurkha Cigars. In the episode we discuss things old, new and future for Gurkha as the company continues their growth across the world.
Diesel and Rabbit Hole are marking their fourth collaboration with the release of Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara, a cigar that highlights the mastery of blending. Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara was developed by Justin Andrews, blended by AJ Fernandez and handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar features a Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Announces Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara[…]
E.P. Carrillo introduces the newest addition to its cigar lineup, the E.P. Carrillo Maduro, showcasing a sophisticated yet inviting cigar that promises a delightful medium-bodied and rich-flavored journey for enthusiasts. With a blend designed to strike a harmonious balance between complexity and accessibility, this cigar is sure to captivate aficionados seeking a nuanced smoking experience. Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Announces New Cigar Blend – E.P. Carrillo Maduro[…]
Punch Cigars asks: “Remember renting VHS tapes from a local video store and recording home videos on a bulky handheld camera? Neither do we. But your Dad, Father-in-Law, and Grandad remember those days as the best of times. So Punch has channeled the home entertainment days of yore for Father’s Day 2024 and has you Read more about Cigar News: Punch Cigars Starts Shipping Punch Home Movies[…]
The Bolivar portfolio has been expanded to include a three-cigar collection called Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro. This new, medium-plus blend ships to retailers today, May 1. Joe Krzyston, assistant brand manager for Bolivar said, “Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro brings a new dimension to Bolivar by introducing a US-grown Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper to the portfolio. The blend is Read more about Cigar News: Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro Debuts Today[…]
In this review, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press reviews the new Rabbit Air Minus A3 Air Filtration System. This is an upgrade to the A2 that we reviewed a few years ago. The device has an MSRP of about $750.00 and works as described by the company. The design of this is more atheistically pleasing Read more about Product Review – Product Review – Rabbit Air Minus A3[…]
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), a leading trade association representing specialty tobacco retailers, announces the departure of Scott Pearce, its executive director. Pearce has led the PCA since 2018. His last day with the PCA will be May 24, 2024. In the interim, Deputy Executive Director Joshua Habursky will fill the vacancy and oversee operations Read more about Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association Announces Departure of Scott Pearce[…]
Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) will begin shipping the new Limited Release, ORTHODOX, next week. Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. ORTHODOX is a small batch release offered to retailers who attended this year’s PCA tradeshow. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co./Black Works Studio and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) Now Shipping Limited Release – ORTHODOX[…]
The 15th annual No Joke Smoke 2024 dinner was held on 4/6/24 and hosted by Kalani Matsuura from Mokuleia Cigar Company. The theme this year was All in da Ohana, a throw back to a movie in the 1980’s regarding family life in Hawaii. Helping us celebrate the dinner was Ryan and Holly Rodriguez, the Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: No Joke Smoke 2024 – All in da Ohana – By Kalani Matsuura[…]