Taking It To The Nub – Season Three – Casey Haugen – Crux Cigars

Crux has grown from a small company back in 2014 to what I would describe as a medium size company and through their journey, Crux has been producing consistently excellent cigars. With a solid core line of cigars, the company offers something that should fit most any palate and their new branding introduced is sure Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season Three – Casey Haugen – Crux Cigars[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Celebrates Cigar Trophy Win!

Cigar Trophies are the only awards in the cigar industry voted on by cigar consumers.  This year, tens of thousands of cigar enthusiasts from around the world voted for their favorite cigars.  Last night, Cigar Journal magazine hosted its annual Cigar Trophy awards gala at the Intertabac Trade Fair in Dortmund, Germany.   “I am thrilled that The Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Celebrates Cigar Trophy Win![…]

Cigar News: Partagas Releases Toro Sized Tubo

The classic Partagas lineup will welcome a new size this month, expanding the Partagas “yellow box” portfolio to a total of eleven frontmarks. The new Toro size will ship to all channels of retail on September 23 and will be packaged in a striking yellow tube. Matt Wilson, senior brand manager of Partagas said: “Partagas Read more about Cigar News: Partagas Releases Toro Sized Tubo[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Now Shipping PCA Debut: Double Broadleaf- Experimental Series

Alec Bradley Cigar Company has announced that Double Broadleaf- Experimental Series, which debuted to great fanfare at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, July 8-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada, just started shipping to tobacconists. The third installment in the company’s Experimental Series, and the first full cigar line release by Alec Bradley since 2020’s Project 40 Maduro, the Alec Bradley Double Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Now Shipping PCA Debut: Double Broadleaf- Experimental Series[…]

Cigar News: General Cigar and Espinosa Cigars Release Final Warzone Expression

General Cigar and Espinosa Cigars will release the third and final expression of the critically-acclaimed Warzone trilogy with “Warzone Rabito.” Fusing the respective styles of General Cigar and Espinosa Cigars, Warzone Rabito uses wrapper tobacco from General Cigar, along with binder and filler tobacco from Espinosa.  Erik Espinosa said; “Warzone has been a very successful collaboration, so it should come as no surprise that Justin Andrews and I wanted to Read more about Cigar News: General Cigar and Espinosa Cigars Release Final Warzone Expression[…]

Cigar News: Empire Social Lounge Las Olas to Open in Fort Lauderdale

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is ready to welcome Empire Social Lounge Las Olas. Located a block away from the vibrant Las Olas Boulevard at 350 SE 2nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, Proprietors Jason Reznik, Ryan Leeds, and Peter Berntsen are looking to bring their version of “Sophisticated Relaxation” to Fort Lauderdale. Empire Social Lounge Las Olas Read more about Cigar News: Empire Social Lounge Las Olas to Open in Fort Lauderdale[…]

Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars Starts Shipping “Sangre Nueva”

Casa Cuevas Cigars has announced that the “Sangre Nueva” cigar brand is on the way to retailers. This is the first Casa Cuevas brand solely blended by Alec Cuevas who was recently promoted to Director of Brand Development. Master Blender Luis Cuevas Sr. felt it was time that his grandson Alec Cuevas take the lead Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars Starts Shipping “Sangre Nueva”[…]

Cigar News: Plasencia Cigars Announces The Shipping of the Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I

Plasencia Cigars,a world-leading premium tobacco grower established in 1865, has announced that the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I is now shipping to retailers. Available in a Toro Box Pressed (6 1/4 x 54). The vitola named Eduardo I is in dedication to the very first generation of the Plasencia tobacco family. The new Read more about Cigar News: Plasencia Cigars Announces The Shipping of the Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Eduardo I[…]

Zaya Younan, CEO of El Septimo, Releases Zaya Nueva Reserva Cigar for the First Time

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zaya Younan, billionaire and CEO of El Septimo Cigars, believes everyone, regardless of financial status, should be able to try an El Septimo at least once. With that in mind, El Septimo has partnered with the Privada Cigar Club’s Limited Cigar Association to create a one-time opportunity to purchase Read more about Zaya Younan, CEO of El Septimo, Releases Zaya Nueva Reserva Cigar for the First Time[…]

Cigar News: Forged Cigars to Distribute FLVR Cigars – There are new flavors in town!

FLVR will shake up the cigar world this month with a collection of premium, handmade smokes that deliver intriguing flavors at an affordable price. The five-frontmark, flavored cigar line will be distributed by STG’s Forged Cigar Company and will be available in all channels of retail starting in early October. Ed Lahmann, senior brand manager Read more about Cigar News: Forged Cigars to Distribute FLVR Cigars – There are new flavors in town![…]

Cigar News: DTT Adds 20th International Distributor with Uniflame, SA in Greece

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) has recently added Uniflame, SA in Greece to its growing list of International Cigar Distributors. Steve Saka, the founder and master ligador of DTT stated: “For us the focus has always been the cigars first and if we did that right, the sales would follow. We arguably have some of Read more about Cigar News: DTT Adds 20th International Distributor with Uniflame, SA in Greece[…]

Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Announces the Disciple as Regular Production

Previously released as a TAA exclusive, Diesel Disciple is now a full-time addition to the Diesel lineup. From the minds of A.J. Fernandez and Justin Andrews and handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, Diesel Disciple is a robust beast made to stand out in the medium-full spectrum. The company notes: This bold blend grabs your attention with Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Announces the Disciple as Regular Production[…]

Cigar News: OM CIGARS LLC. Releases Rare Five-Pack Sampler

OM CIGARS LLC. has announced the release of a rare five-pack sampler of Osvaldo’s highly acclaimed and sought-after core Essential Blend line No’s 1-5. He is honored to have his OM Cigars be among the very best boutique brands today. This is at once his way of saying thank you to his growing supporters, as Read more about Cigar News: OM CIGARS LLC. Releases Rare Five-Pack Sampler[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Josh Habursky – Deputy Executive Director Premium Cigar Association

In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Quinton Brown and Boston Jimmie welcome Josh Habursky to an hour of cigar talk that focuses on the mission of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and its advocacy effort for the industry, retailers, manufacturers, brand owners and consumers. Josh has first hand experience about what retailers Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Josh Habursky – Deputy Executive Director Premium Cigar Association[…]