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Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces Cigars International Exclusive – Fraternal Order Cigars

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As we approach the 87th Annual International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) trade show this coming June, Southern Draw Cigars has announced they will be introducing a number of blends prior to the show. The first to be announced, are two Southern Draw private blends for Cigars International (CI) – the Fraternal Order White Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces Cigars International Exclusive – Fraternal Order Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Announces 2nd and 3rd Installment of the Salomone Series

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Crux Cigars anounced today they have added to their new Short Salomone Series of limited edition cigars with the release of the Guild and Limitada Short Salomones. These are the second and third in the Series, which includes the previously released and Stogie Press, 97 rated, Epicure Short Salomone. Crux Cigars noted in the press Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Announces 2nd and 3rd Installment of the Salomone Series[…]

Cigar 101: Spit or Swallow? We don’t judge! – By Mike Holmes

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Have you ever smoked a cigar and while smoking the cigar you felt the sudden urge to Spit? The cigar tasted bitter and the saliva in your mouth built up, and when you swallowed, you started to feel queasy? If you have ever felt like this you are not alone! People are affected differently when Read more about Cigar 101: Spit or Swallow? We don’t judge! – By Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars Last Cowboy Maduro – Rated 91

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Mr. Red, Mr. Black, Mr. White; it sounds like part of the cast for the Reservoir Dogs, but in reality it is the core lines of Sinistro Cigars, a Glendale, CA based cigar company founded by James Agopian. The company has been in existence since 2015 and has been growing year over year. Adding to Read more about Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars Last Cowboy Maduro – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Illusione MJ12 – Rated 94

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Earlier this year I had the pleasure of attending the Underground Cigar Shop NFG19 boutique cigar festival in Fort Worth, TX. As part of the event, I purchased a Illusione Cigars sampler that contained a fine collection of Dion Giolito’s craft. One of those in the collection was the Illusione MJ12 which is the subject Read more about Cigar Review: Illusione MJ12 – Rated 94[…]

Cigar News: Kafie Trading Company, LLC partners with Concerto Cigars to Create RTB Cigars

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Kafie Trading Company, LLC has announced today they have partnered with Concerto Cigars, a brand of cigars sold primarily in brick and mortar cigar shops throughout the United States. Concerto Cigars was a brand originally launched in 2015, and owned by Ronald Thomas Brown II. It was popular in the S.E. United States mainly near Read more about Cigar News: Kafie Trading Company, LLC partners with Concerto Cigars to Create RTB Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Begins Shipping Epicure Maduro

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Crux Cigars announced today they have begun shipping the long awaited Epicure Maduro to its retail partners across the country. The Crux Epicure Maduro was displayed at the 2018 IPCPR but was not ready to ship at that time. The blend builds upon the success of the Crux Epicure, but features a premium Mexican San Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Begins Shipping Epicure Maduro[…]

Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Celebrates “Stogie With Friends” 1 Year Anniversary

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Jas Sum Kral Cigars announced they will be celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the “Stogie with Friends” Facebook group this coming Saturday at La Habana Hemingway Premium Cigars in New Orleans, LA. As part of the anniversary party, Riste Ristevski, owner of Jas Sum Kral Cigars has created a special Red Knight Figurado that Read more about Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Celebrates “Stogie With Friends” 1 Year Anniversary[…]

Cigar Review: Davidoff Art Edition 2017 – Rated 91

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The Davidoff Art Edition cigars have been marketed since 2014 when the first of the line debuted. The concept behind this premium line from Davidoff is to highlight an artist that the company commissions to contribute to the packaging and branding. This is the third installment of the Davidoff Art Edition since 2014 and is Read more about Cigar Review: Davidoff Art Edition 2017 – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Line of Duty 470 – Rated 90

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September 11, 2001 is a day that changed the world as we know it, especially here in the USA. On that bright cloudless Tuesday morning, countless American lives were lost for doing nothing but going to work. Yes, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, going to work like they did the days, Read more about Cigar Review: Line of Duty 470 – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: The Hand Gripper by Moya Ruiz Cigars – Rated 92

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Earlier this year I had the opportunity to attend the Smoke Inn Great Smoke in West Palm Beach, FL and by now you have read my recap on this outstanding event. The package of goodies was awesome, but while I was there I secured myself a box of the new Hand Gripper cigars from Moya Read more about Cigar Review: The Hand Gripper by Moya Ruiz Cigars – Rated 92[…]

Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970

Cigar News: A Trio of Joya de Nicaragua 4×32’s Now Shipping Nationwide

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Drew Estate announced today, retailers nationwide are receiving a trio of Joya de Nicaragua 4 x 32 tins including the Joya de Nicaragua Antaño 1970, JOYA Black and JOYA Red. These 3 Joya de Nicaragua tins round out the 27 varieties in the Drew Estate 4 x 32 Tin Collection. These new tins are a Read more about Cigar News: A Trio of Joya de Nicaragua 4×32’s Now Shipping Nationwide[…]

Trinidad Espiritu

Cigar News: Altidas USA Brings Back a Taste of Vintage Caribbean Culture With TRINIDAD ESPIRITU

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Altadis U.S.A., has announced the introduction of the Trinidad Espiritu for June 2019. This Trinidad Espiritu is the result of a collaboration with tobacco prodigy A.J. Fernandez and Tabacalera USA. As part of the roll out, which will be before this years IPCPR, the company will deliver adult cigar connoisseurs the spirit of vintage Latin Read more about Cigar News: Altidas USA Brings Back a Taste of Vintage Caribbean Culture With TRINIDAD ESPIRITU[…]