In this episode, Boston Jimmie continues his series of highlighting Tobacco Product Association (TPA) member companies as he welcomes Ken Doerrbecker. A Long Island native, Ken is a fire chief in his town and has created his inaugural cigar – The Chief under the brand KJD Cigars. We talk about the origins of the Chief Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – KJD Cigars[…]
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of the TRIFOIUM as an Oak Glen Tobacconist exclusive. The cigar is hand-crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra, stated: “I’m honored to be making the Anniversary Cigar for Oak Glen Tobacconist. They Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Announces Oak Glen Tobacconist Exclusive – TRIFOIUM[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sits down with the founders of Haze Gray Cigars, a Veteran Owned and Operated company, to talk about their young and growing premium cigar brand. The company is a proud member of the Tobacco Products Association (TPA) and this is the Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – Haze Gray Cigars[…]
Casa Carrillo Cigars proudly announces the release of the Encore Black Bulwarks, shipping to select retailers this week. This bold new vitola continues the legacy of the acclaimed Encore line—first recognized when the Encore Majestic earned Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018. Following the successful debut of the first Encore Black (5 Read more about Cigar News: Casa Carrillo Cigars Announces Encore Black Bulwarks Begins Shipping This Week[…]
In honor of Lieutenant Chris Watson’s 31 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, and raise awareness and funds to support the fight to defeat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Lou Cross of Lure Cigars was approached by his friend and retail partner, Stephen Frank, with an idea: to create a cigar honoring Lt. Chris Watson Read more about Cigar News: Lure Cigars Announces “The Bluefish” To Raise Funds To Defeat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)[…]
The family is growing. Starting this month, Nativo Casa de Marcas, the commercial arm of Joya de Nicaragua in Spain, will serve as the new commercial agent for Quesada Cigars in the Iberian Peninsula—one of the most respected and beloved cigar houses from the Dominican Republic. This alliance marks a milestone for Nativo, which until Read more about Cigar News: Quesada Cigars Appoints Nativo Casa de Marcas as Its New Commercial Agent in Spain[…]
The owners of Patina Cigars and Viso Horny are proud to announce that their new collaborative cigar, Patina y Viso Verdigris, is shipping to retailers this week. Verdigris is a 5 x 52 robusto that has a blend described as: The Patina y Viso Horny “Verdigris” is produced at Nicaragua American Cigars S.A. The Patina Read more about Cigar News: Patina y Viso Horny “Verdigris” Ships to Retailers This Week[…]
CAO announces the release of Stokk, the latest addition to its Arcana series and the brand’s most experimental blend to date. Crafted in collaboration with the legendary Danish pipe tobacco brand Peter Stokkebye, CAO Stokk delivers something not often seen in the world of cigars — a blend that transforms mid-smoke. Rolled at STG Estelí Read more about Cigar News: CAO Announces Release of Stokk[…]
We lost a cigar legend this week. Heinrich Villiger passed away peacefully on 25 July 2025 at the age of 95, his family announced today. Heinrich Villiger was an active Chairman of the Board of Villiger Söhne Holding AG and Villiger Söhne AG until the end and was the third generation of the cigar manufacturer’s Read more about Cigar News: Rest in Peace – Heinrich Villiger[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie sits down with Randy Wheeler – owner of Iron Clad Cigars. The company is small but growing premium cigar cigar brand and a member of the Tobacco Products Association (TPA). This is one of many TPA member brands that will be featured on Taking Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 6 – Iron Clad Cigars[…]
In this world of cigar price escalation and inflation, CAO has flipped the script and is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Surplus by CAO, a trio of approachable cigars designed to deliver the brand’s globally inspired craftsmanship at a competitive price point. Available in Shade, Maduro and Sweet, Surplus is crafted for the Read more about Cigar News: CAO Introduces the “Surplus” Line – A New Way To Experience Quality Blends[…]
Alec Bradley announces the launch of Kintsugi Wabi Sabi, a limited-edition follow-up to one of the brand’s most celebrated cigars. Shipping August 1, this release draws inspiration from the Japanese concept of wabi sabi, the belief that there’s beauty in imperfection, authenticity and the natural passage of time. Crafted by renowned blender AJ Fernandez in Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Introduces the Kintsugi Wabi Sabi[…]
Cohiba has announced the release of Cohiba Rubicon, a full-time addition to its portfolio and a deliberate evolution of the brand’s renowned blending philosophy. Handcrafted at the respected HATSA factory in Danlí, Honduras, Rubicon reflects a meticulous commitment to complexity, balance and global sourcing. Rubicon is built from six distinct tobaccos sourced from five of Read more about Cigar News: Cohiba Crosses the Divide with Rubicon[…]
One of the most acclaimed and in-demand cigar brands around the globe is announcing a major relaunch in the U.S. market this August. Building on its international reputation as one of the most celebrated cigar brands from the Dominican Republic, VegaFina’s refresh focuses on its flagship lines—VegaFina Classic and VegaFina 1998. The relaunch features updated Read more about Cigar News: VegaFina Relaunching 1998 and Classic Lines in the U.S. – Introducing New U.S. Exclusive Formats[…]