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Cigar News: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Acquired Room101 Cigar Brand from Matt Booth – Retained Booth as Creative Director

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Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) announces today that the company has acquired the Room101 cigar brand from Matt Booth and has retained Booth as creative director. The acquisition is limited to Room101 cigars and accessories and does not include any of Matt Booth’s other Room101 entities. Régis Broersma, president of STG’s North America and Rest of Read more about Cigar News: Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Acquired Room101 Cigar Brand from Matt Booth – Retained Booth as Creative Director[…]

Cigar News: Cigar Dojo Partners with Espinosa for Unique Cigar Travel Kit

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Twenty twenty-two marks the 10th anniversaries of both Espinosa Premium Cigars and Cigar Dojo.Helping to commemorate the occasion, the two have collaborated on the Cigar Dojo Travel Kit, a unique presentation of two of the most beloved cigars from each company: Espinosa Habano and Sensei’s Sensational Sarsaparilla. It’s no secret that the Dojo community (aka Read more about Cigar News: Cigar Dojo Partners with Espinosa for Unique Cigar Travel Kit[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces PCA 2022 Exclusive – Sfumato in C Major

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For the second consecutive year, Crowned Heads will be joining a select group of premium cigar companies to release a cigar made exclusively for attendees of the annual PCA Convention and Trade Show. The Crowned Heads PCA 2022 Exclusive, Sfumato in C Major, draws its inspiration from a Renaissance art technique made popular by Leonardo Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces PCA 2022 Exclusive – Sfumato in C Major[…]

Cigar News: DISSIDENT Cigars announces Limited Release MOLOTOV

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DISSIDENT Cigars has announced the Limited Release MOLOTOV, a new release available for the first time at PCA 2022 in Las Vegas.   The MOLOTOV is a limited edition release offered on a first-come, first-served basis to Oveja Negra Brands retailers attending PCA 2022. The MOLOTOV will be offered to non-PCA attending retailers upon show close. Read more about Cigar News: DISSIDENT Cigars announces Limited Release MOLOTOV[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Sean Williams Cohiba Cigars

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In this episode, Quinton Brown and Boston Jimmie welcome special guest Sean Williams – brand ambassador for Cohiba Cigars. Sean has a wealth of knowledge in the premium cigar market and shares his experiences including who he entered the market and how he was able to grow the Cohiba brand once he took the job Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Sean Williams Cohiba Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Dion Giolito and STG’s Justin Andrews Announce The Illusione of Excalibur

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Excalibur will roll out its first collaboration next month with The Illusione of Excalibur, a limited-edition blend that marks the first Excalibur to be made in Nicaragua. The Illusione of Excalibur was blended by Dion Giolito and STG’s Justin Andrews. The new expression harnesses aged Nicaraguan tobaccos to deliver a rich and layered smoking experience Read more about Cigar News: Dion Giolito and STG’s Justin Andrews Announce The Illusione of Excalibur[…]

Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces Macho Raton for PCA 2022

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El Güegüense is a transcendent satirical drama that embodies several facets of the Nicaraguan experience. Nicholas Melillo, the owner of Foundation Cigars, wanted to pay tribute to the country through this cigar’s name & blend. The brand’s legacy continues with Macho Raton for El Güegüense Corojo & The Wise Man Maduro. There are many characters Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces Macho Raton for PCA 2022[…]

Cigar News: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) to Showcase the KILLER BEE SHAOLIN at 2022 PCA in Las Vegas

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Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; KILLER BEE SHAOLIN. SHAOLIN is a small batch release offered on a first-come, first-served basis to BLTC/BLK WKS retailers attending PCA 2022. Shipping will commence later this summer. James Brown, creator of BLTC/BLK WKS and partner at Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) to Showcase the KILLER BEE SHAOLIN at 2022 PCA in Las Vegas[…]

Cigar News: Muestra de Saka “The Bewitched” Shipping Nationwide to Purveyors

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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) will begin shipping its long awaited Muestra de Saka “The Bewitched” to its Select Purveyors on Thursday, June 9th, 2022. DTT’s Founder & Co-Owner, Steve Saka stated; “The Bewitched” is an intoxicating liga of choice Nicaraguan and US Grown fillers with the our exclusive Cultivo Tonto San Andreas Negro binder Read more about Cigar News: Muestra de Saka “The Bewitched” Shipping Nationwide to Purveyors[…]

Cigar News: Forged Cigars Announces New La Gloria Cubana Serie S Line

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La Gloria Cubana will debut a new, full-time collection next month. Named “Serie S,” the line marks the first time a Mexican wrapper will be featured in a La Gloria blend. Steve Abbot, director of marketing for La Gloria Cubana said, “Serie S combines large-ring formats, expert blending and fine craftsmanship in a medium-to-full-bodied smoke. Read more about Cigar News: Forged Cigars Announces New La Gloria Cubana Serie S Line[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Las Calaveras EL

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Crowned Heads has announced its ninth installment to the Las Calaveras series, Las Calaveras EL 2022. The Las Calaveras EL 2022 is highlighted by a first-ever for the series in terms of the wrapper leaf selection for this year’s blend. This year’s Las Calaveras blend of all Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos is finished with Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Las Calaveras EL[…]

Cigar News: Ace Prime Announces the Prospective Launch of “Maria Lucia”

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Ace Prime has announced the prospective launch of “Maria Lucia” at the 2022 Las Vegas PCA Trade-show. The new smoke is inspired by the story of grit, passion and survival of Ace Prime founder and co-owner Luciano Meirelles’ mother, Maria Lucia Meirelles. When entrusted with the opportunity to blend a premium cigar to honor his Read more about Cigar News: Ace Prime Announces the Prospective Launch of “Maria Lucia”[…]

Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars Promotes Alec Cuevas to Director of Brand Development

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Casa Cuevas Cigars has announced that Alec Cuevas has been promoted to Director of Brand Development. Alec Cuevas, son of Luis Cuevas Jr. was the Director of Operations before this announcement. Alec Cuevas is currently in the final stages of creating the latest Casa Cuevas brand which will be unveiled in July at the 2022 Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars Promotes Alec Cuevas to Director of Brand Development[…]

Cigar News: Favilla Announces Collaboration with Industry Veteran Fabien Ziegler

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Favilli is announcing a company collaboration on a specialty series of brands with industry veteran Fabien Ziegler. The birth of the collaboration formed from the friendship between Ziegler and Jared Michaeli, President/Co-founder of Favilli, who have shared industry time together and a close friendship outside of the industry. The announcement comes as the duo prepares Read more about Cigar News: Favilla Announces Collaboration with Industry Veteran Fabien Ziegler[…]