In this episode, Boston Jimmie and Quinton Brown welcome special guest Jay Ferg to Taking It To The Nub. Jay is the founder of Destination Herf a unique gathering of cigar enthusiasts that descend on Miami during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Jay and his team held their inaugural event in 2021 and Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Jay Ferg (Destination Herf)[…]
Casa Caraballo has decided to venture on their own to have a more hands on approach to their portfolio of cigars. Casa Caraballo is headquartered in Miami, Fla. Casa Caraballo’s family cigar story began in the small town of Las Villas, Santa Clara Province in Cuba. Mario’s father was an ardent cigar lover, and roller Read more about Cigar News: Casa Caraballo Cigar Brand Parts from Tarazona Cigars[…]
Today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping its new Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars to premium cigar retailers across the United States. Diamond Crown Black Diamond Cigars are the pinnacle of J.C. Newman’s Diamond Crown luxury cigar brand. First introduced in 2016, Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars are hand rolled in Tabacalera A. Fuente in Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Shipping its New Diamond Crown Black Diamond Cigars[…]
Nica Rustica Adobe, the second expression in Drew Estate’s value-priced Nica Rustica line, is now shipping to retailers nationwide. Introduced during the May 12 broadcast of “Freestyle Live: Special Edition,” and previewed by guests at the DE25 Exclusive Pre-Party event before the Florida Barn Smoker, Nica Rustica Adobe brings to life the soul of the Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Now Shipping Nica Rustica Adobe[…]
The weekend of August 12 – 14 was quite the epic adventure for my Taking It To The Nub co-host Quinton Brown, my wonderful BOTL Andy Tosetti and myself as we started gathered with 100’s of fellow Drew Estate fans for the Annual Connecticut Barn Smoker. This is one that I personally have been wanted Read more about The Drew Estate 2022 Connecticut Barn Smoker Recap[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie and Quinton “Q” Brown from Stogie Press chop it up with the Founder of Cavalier Premium Cigars – Sebastien Decoppet. We learn about the start of a fast growing and iconic cigar brand known for its use of gold leaf on the wrapper instead Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Sebastien Decoppet – Cavalier Premium Cigars[…]
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Drew Estate Connecticut Barn Smoker. It was a trek to tobacco mecca, the Connecticut River Valley. I will have a full article up on that event soon but I have to tell you all about a spectacular lounge I visited while I was there. In Read more about Lounge Review – Bongo Ron’s – Old Saybrook Connecticut[…]
GTO Dominican Cigars has announced a new 12 yr Aged Bourbon Oak Barrel Cigar inspired by the 33 Oaks of Georgia. The new line will be available in Connecticut, Corojo and Maduro blends, each expressed in 2 vitolas. Figurado 6.5 x 54 Corona Gorda 6 x 47 According to Dr. Oscar Rodriguez: “The Figurado is Read more about Cigar News: GTO Dominican Cigars Announces 12 Yr Aged Oak Barrel Cigars[…]
For the first time since 2017, and only the second time since 2015, Crowned Heads has teamed up with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and Tabacalera La Alianza to produce their Hawaii-exclusive cigar, Paniolo Especiale. The Paniolo Especiale 2022 is a 5 1/4 x 52 robusto extra cigar, manufactured at Tabacalera La Alianza in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Paniolo Especiale 2022 – Exclusive for Hawaii[…]
During its Sept. 28 “Freestyle Live: Special Edition” broadcast, Drew Estate will unveil an entirely new premium cigar brand … and the company is giving consumers the ability to experience it prior to its formal launch in the upcoming Freestyle Live Event Pack. The packs will be available at participating retailers nationwide beginning on Aug Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Previews All-New Brand in Latest Freestyle Live Event Packs[…]
Fuerte y Libre Cigars Inc. has announced the upcoming availability of the new Avalanche. Available in two vitolas, a Toro (6X50) and a Robusto (5X52) the Avalanche was a work in progress for 18 months to create a unique Mild cigar loaded with subtle Dominican flavor. Greg Free, President of Fuerte y Libre Cigars Inc. Read more about Cigar News: Fuerte y Libre Cigars Inc Announces The Avalanche[…]
In this episode, I get to introduce you what I call the 262 Cigars crew. Three awesome Brothers of the Leaf, each with unique skills. When joined together this trio is dyno-mite. Do you know why the company is called 262 cigars? Just open the interview and I will let the crew tell you. Young Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – 262 Cigars[…]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Cigar Rights of America (“CRA”) filed a comment on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) proposal regarding flavored tobacco products. The CRA submission agrees with FDA that the Proposed Rule is inapplicable to premium cigars because premium cigars, by definition, do not have characterizing flavors. However, we remain concerned that certain Read more about Cigar News: CRA Files Comment On FDA Proposed Rule Regarding Flavors[…]
Hiram and Solomon Cigars has introduced their latest craft coming out of the collaboration with Abe Flores and his PDR factory, The cigar is named “The Treaty” and is crafted exclusively to Celebrate the historic once in a life time treaty signing and mutual recognition between the Most Worshipful Prince Hall of Georgia and Most Read more about Cigar News: Hiram and Solomon Cigars Introduces “The Treaty”[…]