We have all come to know Riste Risteski, the large Macedonian man, that took the cigar world by storm with his Jas Sum Kral brand. His inaugural Red Knight cigar certainly set the bar for him and his young company. Many wondered if such a young company could survive in the post FDA regulation era, but Riste Read more about Zlatno Sonce Cigar Review – Jas Sum Kral Offers a Blonde to Remember[…]
Founded in 1903, the La Aurora factory is the oldest in the Dominican Republic. The company was started by an 18 year man, Eduardo León Jimenes, who had tobacco knowledge in his genes since birth. Eduardo’s father and grandfather were both tobacco growers and taught him all the traditions he needed to be successful. That knowledge, Read more about La Aurora 1987 Connecticut Cigar Review[…]
I am currently on vacation in Paris this week and thought it would make sense to talk about one of the 2016 Crowned Heads Cigars introductions, Le Carême . The cigar gets its name from, and pays tribute to, Marie Antoine Carême. If you like those wonderful French cream sauces and soufflés, then you can Read more about Crowned Heads Le Carême Cigar Review[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 10, 2017 S.T.K. BLACK DAHLIA by George Rico GRAN HABANO Miami, Florida, May 10, 2017 – Gran Habano announces the release of S.T.K. Black Dahlia by George Rico, the latest from its boutique S.T.K. series, joining G.A.R. Opium, S.T.K. Barracuda, S.T.K. Zulu Zulu and S.T.K. American Puro. Gran Habano’s S.T.K. Black Read more about S.T.K. Black Dahlia by George Rico Announced[…]
Last year I had the great pleasure of visiting Tabacalera El Artista S.R.L in the Dominican Republic. I was able to walk the fields and processing facilities while meeting with the Radhames family and see everything from seed to palate. El Artista is a full service cigar manufacturer that produces a number of boutique blends for the market.They Read more about Exactus Maduro Cigar Review[…]
Back in 2012, Iconic Leaf Cigar Company announced their inaugural line of cigars, known as the OTG and it was met with rave reviews. That reception prompted the company to announce their 2nd release, the Recluse Draconian, at the 2013 IPCPR in Las Vegas. It is at this show where I met the Iconic Leaf Cigars Read more about Recluse Draconian Cigar Review[…]
Back in August of 2016, we reviewed a delicious robusto from a little company down under, Australia, known as Nicoya Cigars. That cigar was the Nicoya Cigars Robusto Fuerte, one of two blends, introduced to me, by company owner Gerard Hayes at the IPCPR. Today I would like to take another trip down under and Read more about Nicoya Robusto Medio Cigar Review – A trip down under.[…]
For Immediate Release: CONTACT Rachel McKnett Kretek International rachelmcknett@kretek.com PRIME PAIRINGS BETTER TOGETHER: COMPLEMENTARY PIPES & PIPE TOBACCO BLENDS FROM 4TH GENERATION. Coming from a strong lineage of tobacconists, Erik Stokkebye is the master crafter behind some of the most popular pipe tobacco products at 4th Generation. Under Stokkebye’s direction, 4th Generation has developed a Read more about BETTER TOGETHER: COMPLEMENTARY PIPES & PIPE TOBACCO BLENDS FROM 4TH GENERATION[…]
When my son Dominic was a young boy, he and I began to study Tae Kwon Do together. It was my first experience at martial arts. It is called an art because it is not really about fighting but more about choreographed moves of kicks, strikes, punches, and jumps. You had to learn not only Read more about Ventura Cigars Archetype – Axis Mundi – Are You Centered?[…]
For those that have met and know Robert Holt, owner of Southern Draw Cigars, you know he is a devoutly religious and caring person. In fact he is known as the Chief Evangelist of Southern Draw Cigars. So it is by no surprise that the latest creation coming from Southern Draw is the Rose of Read more about The Rose of Sharon – A rose by any other name – its a cigar![…]
If you have smoked cigars for a little while, you might recall the Perdomo Habano line of cigars that were released in 2007. They were a creation of Nick Perdomo Jr. and were thought by many to be a one of the best cigars for the price. In fact Nick stated “By blending these cigars Read more about Perdomo Habano Connecticut Bourbon Barrel Aged Cigar Review[…]
BREAKING NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since July 15, 2016, Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA), and the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) have been pursuing litigation in federal court against the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), challenging the FDA’s May 10, Read more about Agreement Reached on Suspension of FDA Cigar Regulations[…]
Cubariqueño Cigar Company National Protocol Themis Release Announced as well as a Probable Cause Line Extension. Cubariqueño Cigar Company is proud to announce that it is releasing its third blend, Protocol Themis, at the 2017 International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailer trade show in Las Vegas. “We are super excited to announce the Protocol Themis,” Read more about Cubariqueño Cigar Company National Protocol Themis Release[…]
Progressing through the degrees of Freemasonry requires the individual to gather and demonstrate knowledge of the craft. Recently we walked you through and introduced you to the Hiram & Solomon Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft cigars, both of which are named after the early degrees of learning and understanding of the Freemasons. Now that you Read more about Hiram Solomon Master Mason – Are You Knowledgeable?[…]