Cigar Review: Cattle Baron Cigars Trail Boss – Rated 93

Back in April, I had the pleasure of reviewing for you, the Cattle Baron Cowboy cigar. It was short corona that performed admirably. Shortly after that review, I got some more vitolas of this new brand and today we turn it up a few notches as I review the big daddy of the line – Read more about Cigar Review: Cattle Baron Cigars Trail Boss – Rated 93[…]

Must See and Try – Small Brand Cigars at the 2019 IPCPR

If you are attending the 87th annual IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV this month, you may want to reserve a percentage of your purchasing budget for some small, yet growing, boutique cigar brands that offer quality and flavor that rivals the biggest brands in the industry. As the one cigar media website that Read more about Must See and Try – Small Brand Cigars at the 2019 IPCPR[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos Line Extensions

Drew Estate announced today the national release of line extensions to both the Fat Bottom Betty and Sweet Jane lines with the introduction of Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos. Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos will be displayed in Drew Estate’s Booth at the Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos Line Extensions[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw Celebrates 5 years with release of the Kudzu LUSTRUM

Once every five years, Southern Draw Cigars plans to release a special one-time blend to celebrate the family’s commitment to the growing brand.  To be known as the LUSTRUM– meaning a five year period, the limited production offerings will be very small batches of 25,000 – 75,000 total cigars.  The first special blend is scheduled Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Celebrates 5 years with release of the Kudzu LUSTRUM[…]

Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Announces Soapbox and Bloc for the 2019 IPCPR

As we reported earlier this month, the new Dissident cigar brand under the ownership of Benjamin Holt will launch at IPCPR 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In a press release in January, Holt stated: “I have always thought that Dissident had huge potential and in time I would like to bring this brand back into Read more about Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Announces Soapbox and Bloc for the 2019 IPCPR[…]

Cigar News: Announces the Tommy Bahama – Hula Paradise Collection – How Cool!

In partnership with Island Lifestyle Importers, Ventura Cigar Company is announcing the arrival of the “Hula Paradise Collection” from Tommy Bahama’s cigar accessories collection. The collection will premiere at this year’s International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Anchoring the new collection is the limited release Hula Paradise “Just Another Read more about Cigar News: Announces the Tommy Bahama – Hula Paradise Collection – How Cool![…]

Cigar News: Limited Edition Undercrown Shade -SUPREMA – Launches to Retailers Nationwide

Drew Estate announced today, the launch of the limited edition Undercrown Shade SUPREMA to Drew Diplomat retailers nationwide. Undercrown Shade SUPREMA will be displayed in Drew Estate’s Booth at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow, held June 29-July 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Limited Edition Undercrown Shade SUPREMA is expressed in a 6 x Read more about Cigar News: Limited Edition Undercrown Shade -SUPREMA – Launches to Retailers Nationwide[…]

Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Takes the Sledgehammer Out with “La Mandarria” at the 2019 IPCPR

Casa Cuevas Cigars, makers of handmade premium cigars will be releasing “La Mandarria” (translates to the sledgehammer) at 2019 IPCPR. Back in February 2019, the Casa Cuevas Cigars distribution center, in Miami was robbed. The perpetrators used sledgehammers to break in and steal over 25,000 of the Casa Cuevas brands which included the Casa Cuevas Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Takes the Sledgehammer Out with “La Mandarria” at the 2019 IPCPR[…]

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Introduces the Piccolo

Omar de Frias is proud to announce the company’s latest blend, the Fratello Piccolo.  Different from the Fratello Classico, the Piccolo uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with the same binder and filler as the Classico. “We used a different wrapper on our Classico blend and picked up some great flavors! The combustion and aroma were Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars Introduces the Piccolo[…]

Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Pay Tribute to Visionary Businessmen who Started it All

In 2018, Joya de Nicaragua celebrated its 50th anniversary by sharing with consumers around the world the best cigar that has ever come out of its factory: Cinco Décadas.  From the very first day the company’s strength has lied in its people, who have always been committed to achieving the highest levels of excellence.  Today Read more about Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Pay Tribute to Visionary Businessmen who Started it All[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars to Launch Highclere Castle Victorian at IPCPR 2019

After the highly successful launch of the Highclere Castle Cigar at the 2017 IPCPR in Las Vegas, Foundation Cigar Company has announced the upcoming release of the Highclere Castle Victorian. Globally recognized as the iconic face of the award-winning television drama, Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle partnered with Foundation Cigar to craft a cigar reminiscent of Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars to Launch Highclere Castle Victorian at IPCPR 2019[…]

Cigar News: Welcome A.C.E. Prime – A Vertical Cigar Distribution Company

As with all IPCPR’s in the past, there is always a few new brands, factories, or distribution companies that appear year after year. The 87th IPCPR being held in Las Vegas is following suit as per years past and will have in attendance, a company known as A.C.E. Prime – a cigar distribution company. The Read more about Cigar News: Welcome A.C.E. Prime – A Vertical Cigar Distribution Company[…]

Lounge Review: Black Dog Cigar Box – Stuart Florida

The other week I had the pleasure of visiting the Black Dog Cigar Box shop and lounge in Stuart, FL. I was there for a Southern Draw Cigars event and I have to say the shop was packed as both Robert and Sharon Holt from Southern Draw were in attendance, which is a rare sighting. Read more about Lounge Review: Black Dog Cigar Box – Stuart Florida[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Limitada Gunner Shipping This Week

Crux Cigars will begin shipping the much anticipated Limitada Gunner this week to their retail partners across the country. Announced at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, the Gunner is the second quarter extension of the popular Limitada line from Crux Cigars in 2019, following the Redline earlier this year. The Gunner will be expressed in Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Limitada Gunner Shipping This Week[…]