Bill Ives and Juan Cancel from the Cubariqueño Cigar Company have made quite a name for themselves recently with the introductions of the Protocol and the Probable Cause cigar lines. If you are following this young brand closely, you may have noticed a trend in the names of the cigar blends. If you sit back and think Read more about Protocol Themis Cigar Review – Let there be justice![…]
You have been working hard all year and you deserve a break. What better way to unwind than hanging in sunny Florida, with cigars and like-minded brothers and sisters of the leaf. This coming Labor Day weekend, Kennedy Achille, founder of Stogie TV, is planning the biggest cigar event in South Florida. Billed as the Black Smoke Read more about Stogie TV Plans History With Black Smoke Miami Cigar Event[…]
PRESS RELEASE June 6, 2017 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the fourth release of MORPHINE: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Black Label Trading Co. first released MORPHINE in June, 2014 as its first Limited Release. MORPHINE is produced by BLTC’s own factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli. Read more about Black Label Trading Company announces the fourth release of MORPHINE[…]
For General press release – May 31, 2017 Alpha Cigar Co. is announcing the launch of it’s latest exclusive cigar, the Édition New Orleans, in July 2017, in honor of the Absinthe Capital of the United States, New Orleans, otherwise known as #NOLA or the Big Easy. It’s the birthplace of the Sazerac cocktail, which uses Read more about Alpha Cigar Co Announces Édition New Orleans Cigar[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2017 Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars will release Cornelius in a new size at the 2017 IPCPR trade show. The line will now be offered in a Lonsdale, 6.5 x 42. Cornelius, our premier release of 2016, is a tribute to Cornelius Bailey, Steven Bailey’s great-great grandfather. Cornelius was the Read more about Cornelius & Anthony to Release a Line Extension For Cornelius[…]
Tony Serino and the Serino Cigar Co. introduced a terrific cigar to the market last year – the Serino Royale 20th Anniversary, it made the 2016 Stogie Press top 25 for the year. This year, Tony’s son, Carson Serino, is following in his fathers footsteps and will be introducing his first blend the Wayfarer. Although not totally Read more about Serino Cigar Co. Formally Announces Wayfarer – The Apple Doesn’t Fall far From The Tree[…]
As we ended 2016 and moved half way through 2017, there has been a plethora of Connecticut Wrapped cigars hitting the market. Last year Glenn Case and his Kristoff Boutique Cigar company introduced one, known simply as the Kristoff Connecticut. Of course this is unlike most Connecticut wrapped cigars on the market. As you will read, Read more about Kristoff Connecticut Cigar Review – Is this really a Connecticut?[…]
Jon Huber and The Crowned Heads cigar company is giving us another kick in the head with the latest release of the Four Kicks Mule Kick 2017 limited edition cigar. It has been a few years since the company has released an amped up version of their classic Four Kicks line. It has been 5 Read more about The Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick 2017 LE Cigar Review[…]
A few months ago I was notified I placed #2 in the Ambassador Cigars and Spirits Lounge, March Madness contest and received a gift certificate for the shop. Now not knowing the next time I would be in the Troy, MI – I contacted the Ambassador team and asked if they would cash in my certificate Read more about Viaje Exclusivo Leaded Double Edged Sword Cigar Review – A Connoisseur’s Cigar[…]
Cornelius & Anthony to Release Aerial Even with the FDA breathing down our necks, Cornelius & Anthony is the latest to announce a new release. In a press release today, the company’s latest release – the Aerial – will be released at this years IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas. We always knew Steve Bailey and his growing boutique Read more about Cornelius & Anthony Takes to the Sky with Aerial Release[…]
Now that we reviewed the Zlatno Sonce, a truly feisty blonde introduction from Riste Risteski and Jas Sum Kral, it is time to tone it down a bit with the company’s second release for 2017 – the Crna Nok. Now let’s just be clear here, if you walk in a humidor and see the two new introductions Read more about Crna Nok by Jas Sum Kral Cigar Review[…]
It’s Memorial Day weekend and that means it is time to honor our fallen soldiers,the men and women and their families, who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy in our great country. So as you read this take a moment of silence to reflect…. Memorial Day is also the official start Read more about Bobalu Cigars Sun Grown Review – A Pure Nicaraguan Beauty![…]
A few years ago I had the great pleasure of meeting and bonding with Mike Bellody – Founder & CEO of MLB Cigar Ventures. At the time, Mike was introducing his inaugural blend, the Imperia, for his new company which was met with rave reviews. That blend was followed up with additional line additions and now, Read more about MLB Cigar Ventures Taps Alexandria Kling for VP Brand Development[…]
Valentia cigars added to their line last year with the introduction of the Kentucky Dark Fire cigar. I have to say, I am not a huge fan of fire cured tobacco, at least not fresh out of the box, so I let this one rest for about 10 months in the humidor. I find doing Read more about Valentia Kentucky Dark Fire Cigar Review – A cornucopia of BBQ flavors[…]