In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie has a cigar chat with Fuerte y Libre Cigars Founder, Gregg Free and his National Sales Director Randy Karl. Mr. Free, an educated horticulturist, is a unique figure in the boutique cigar world as he not only understands the blending and rolling processes, but Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 31 – Greg Free – Fuerte y Libre Cigars[…]
Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower, has announced the release of the limited edition the “Year of the Ox”. The cigar brand commemorates the Chinese New Year this coming February 12, 2021, which is the start of the “Year of the Ox”. The Year of the Ox will be a limited-edition brand offered only Read more about Cigar News: Plasencia Cigars Announced International Exclusive “YEAR OF THE OX”[…]
After five years serving as the chairman of the Cigar Association of America (CAA), Javier Estades has stepped down. In his final annual meeting as chairman, October 6, 2020, Javier outlined the association’s accomplishments during his tenure and discussed the future. The association stated that Javier will be succeeded by John Miller, president of Swisher Read more about Cigar News: Cigar Association of America (CAA) Chairman Javier Estades Steps Down[…]
El Artista Cigars has announced the creation and launch of Artista Studio Works. Artista Studio Works (ASW) is a collaborative effort between the El Artista Factory and Dominican Artists from all mediums. ASW seeks to bring the life and culture of the Dominican Republic to the rest of the world through works of art and Read more about Cigar News: EL ARTISTA ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ARTISTA STUDIO WORKS[…]
If anybody in the cigar industry likes numbers, it is Joe Torres of One13 Cigars and Kurt Kendall of 7-20-4 Cigars. The two have paired up to create a new exclusive blend, that will be available at Club Humidor, San Antonio, TX, home to the boutique brand One13 started by Joe Torres. This 100% Nicaraguan Read more about Cigar News: 7-20-4 Cigars and One13 Cigars Releasing Collaborative Blend November 13[…]
Southern Draw Cigars announced today the debut of a new brand campaign featuring a new logo and product offering known as the Firethorn – Augusta. As a U.S. Veteran family-owned and operated business, the new Firethorn logo represents the decades long service history of Southern Draw’s U.S. Veterans. The company has once again partnered with Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Honors Veterans With The Firethorn – Augusta[…]
Building on the success of the original War Bear, back in 2019, Powastanie Cigars announced today, the release of the War Bear Wojtek 2020. The War Bear Wojtek is a nod to an army service bear during the Battle of Monte Cassino, in Italy in 1944. Wojtek helped move crates of ammunition and became a Read more about Cigar News: Powstanie Cigars Announces the War Bear Wojtek 2020[…]
After going through a restoration of their historic El Reloj 110 year old factory in Tampa, Florida, J.C. Newman Cigar Company has opened their doors to the public. If you have never been to this iconic factory, or you want to see the result of their beautiful restoration, you can now take a a behind the Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Opens Doors to the Public and Offers New Factory Tour[…]
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) announced today, the upcoming 2020 release of the 2020 S&R – Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. S&R will be available at select BLK WKS retailers for a limited time. As part of the ANouncement, James Brown, creator of BLK WKS and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra noted: Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) Announces 2020 S&R[…]
Today Drew Estate announced the cancellation of the upcoming Barn Smoker Live virtual event, originally scheduled for November 14th, due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases throughout Florida. The virtual Barn Smoker Live event was designed to be broadcast live from the tobacco fields in Clermont, Fla., featuring members of the Drew Estate team Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Cancellation of Barn Smoker Live Virtual Event[…]
During the 2020 Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas this past January. I met a gentleman by the name David Avedissian who was showing off a product he designed, called Cigar Stash. The Cigar Stash is described as a cigar snuffer and holder which is designed for using in your car or a golf Read more about Product Review: Cigar Stash – Cigar Snuffer and Holder[…]
Crowned Heads is proud to announce the first limited edition release under the highly sought after Mil Dias brand, i.e., Mil Dias Mareva EL XX (2020). The cigar utilizes the original Mil Dias blend, and is being crafted in the traditional Cuban Mareva vitola (5 1/8″ x 42). Production will be limited to a total Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Mil Dias Mareva EL XX (2020)[…]
La Flor Dominicana and Hacking Gourmet are proud to officially announce and launch the “Gourmet Smoke Sessions” (LFD GSS). With the changing times, premium cigar experiences must be innovative and provide the opportunity for consumers to strongly connect with our retail partners, our brands and other consumers. The “LFD GSS” is an immersive experience-based entertainment Read more about Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana and Hacking Gourmet Offer Gourmet Smoke Sessions[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press has the distant pleasure to sit down with the President of Flor De Gonzalez Cigars – Yadi Gonzalez Vargas. Yadi immigrated to the US as a young child in 1980 from Cuba and has been around cigars all her life. A Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 30 – Yadi Gonzalez – Flor De Gonzalez Cigars[…]