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Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Announces the Sobremesa Brûlée Debut

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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® will be debuting the Sobremesa Brûlée® blend of fine handmade cigars at this year’s 87th Annual Convention of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 28th through July 2nd, 2019. Owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and Master Blender notes: “Sobremesa Brûlée is a recreation Read more about Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Announces the Sobremesa Brûlée Debut[…]

Cigar News: A New Rose of Sharon – is DESERT bound

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Southern Draw Cigars’ blend with the iconic “pink band” will offer a perfect oasis in the scorching desert for the attendees of the IPCPR 2019.  The DESERT ROSE is a hearty sun-loving cigar that thrives in these hot temperatures, a perfect addition to the Rose of Sharon premium cigar line.    The Boss Lady herself, Sharon Read more about Cigar News: A New Rose of Sharon – is DESERT bound[…]

MBombay M.Esteli

Cigar News: Bombay Tobak/MBombay Cigars Announces the M.Esteli

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Mel Shah, owner of Bombay Tobak, the company that has brought you a spectrum of highly rated cigars over the past few years, is introducing the M.Esteli at this IPCPR in Las Vegas, NV. The M.Esteli features a a bold and flavorful blend of aged tobaccos including a Habano 2000 leaf grown on the company’s Read more about Cigar News: Bombay Tobak/MBombay Cigars Announces the M.Esteli[…]

Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect – Rated 91

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We are just days from the 87th annual IPCPR Association Trade Show and I was fortunate to get a few samples of the newest creation from Hiram & Solomon Cigars – The Grand Architect. As with previous cigars from this ever growing boutique cigar company, the Grand Architect is produced at the Plasencia Cigar Factory Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Grand Architect – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group – Dominican Blue Toro – Rated 94

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You have seen the news on this cigar from the Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group (VRCG) and now I have the privilege of offering you my take on this bold blend that will be showcased at this years IPCPR trade show next week. I recently received a couple of samples of this cigar from the company Read more about Cigar Review: Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group – Dominican Blue Toro – Rated 94[…]

Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Offers Número Uno: A Taste of Diplomatic Privilege

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Número Uno was originally blended for World Leaders. Handed out by Nicaraguan ambassadors on official missions around the world. In 2018, Joya de Nicaragua shared some with media and special audiences and got our highest rating in 50 years. The company is now releasing it nationwide as part of Obras Maestras, the designation of their ultra-premium Read more about Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Offers Número Uno: A Taste of Diplomatic Privilege[…]

Cigar Review: Cattle Baron Cigars Trail Boss – Rated 93

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Back in April, I had the pleasure of reviewing for you, the Cattle Baron Cowboy cigar. It was short corona that performed admirably. Shortly after that review, I got some more vitolas of this new brand and today we turn it up a few notches as I review the big daddy of the line – Read more about Cigar Review: Cattle Baron Cigars Trail Boss – Rated 93[…]

Must See and Try – Small Brand Cigars at the 2019 IPCPR

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If you are attending the 87th annual IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV this month, you may want to reserve a percentage of your purchasing budget for some small, yet growing, boutique cigar brands that offer quality and flavor that rivals the biggest brands in the industry. As the one cigar media website that Read more about Must See and Try – Small Brand Cigars at the 2019 IPCPR[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos Line Extensions

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Drew Estate announced today the national release of line extensions to both the Fat Bottom Betty and Sweet Jane lines with the introduction of Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos. Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos will be displayed in Drew Estate’s Booth at the Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos Line Extensions[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw Celebrates 5 years with release of the Kudzu LUSTRUM

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Once every five years, Southern Draw Cigars plans to release a special one-time blend to celebrate the family’s commitment to the growing brand.  To be known as the LUSTRUM– meaning a five year period, the limited production offerings will be very small batches of 25,000 – 75,000 total cigars.  The first special blend is scheduled Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Celebrates 5 years with release of the Kudzu LUSTRUM[…]

Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Announces Soapbox and Bloc for the 2019 IPCPR

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As we reported earlier this month, the new Dissident cigar brand under the ownership of Benjamin Holt will launch at IPCPR 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In a press release in January, Holt stated: “I have always thought that Dissident had huge potential and in time I would like to bring this brand back into Read more about Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Announces Soapbox and Bloc for the 2019 IPCPR[…]

Cigar News: Announces the Tommy Bahama – Hula Paradise Collection – How Cool!

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In partnership with Island Lifestyle Importers, Ventura Cigar Company is announcing the arrival of the “Hula Paradise Collection” from Tommy Bahama’s cigar accessories collection. The collection will premiere at this year’s International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Anchoring the new collection is the limited release Hula Paradise “Just Another Read more about Cigar News: Announces the Tommy Bahama – Hula Paradise Collection – How Cool![…]

Cigar News: Limited Edition Undercrown Shade -SUPREMA – Launches to Retailers Nationwide

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Drew Estate announced today, the launch of the limited edition Undercrown Shade SUPREMA to Drew Diplomat retailers nationwide. Undercrown Shade SUPREMA will be displayed in Drew Estate’s Booth at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow, held June 29-July 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Limited Edition Undercrown Shade SUPREMA is expressed in a 6 x Read more about Cigar News: Limited Edition Undercrown Shade -SUPREMA – Launches to Retailers Nationwide[…]

Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Takes the Sledgehammer Out with “La Mandarria” at the 2019 IPCPR

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Casa Cuevas Cigars, makers of handmade premium cigars will be releasing “La Mandarria” (translates to the sledgehammer) at 2019 IPCPR. Back in February 2019, the Casa Cuevas Cigars distribution center, in Miami was robbed. The perpetrators used sledgehammers to break in and steal over 25,000 of the Casa Cuevas brands which included the Casa Cuevas Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Takes the Sledgehammer Out with “La Mandarria” at the 2019 IPCPR[…]