Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Starts Shipping Bishops Blend

Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the shipment of Bishops Blend to select retailers beginning next week.  Bishops Blend is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra said: “We are very excited about this highly anticipated release. Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Starts Shipping Bishops Blend[…]

Cigar News: Black Works Studio Announces Hawaii Exclusive Aumakua

Black Works Studio has announced the release of Aumakua as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra stated: “Aumakua is an exclusive for R.Field Wine Co. After much anticipation we are excited to release this for Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio Announces Hawaii Exclusive Aumakua[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) Now Shipping Limited Release – ORTHODOX

Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) will begin shipping the new Limited Release, ORTHODOX, next week. Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. ORTHODOX is a small batch release offered to retailers who attended this year’s PCA tradeshow. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co./Black Works Studio and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) Now Shipping Limited Release – ORTHODOX[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) Announces ORTHODOX

Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; ORTHODOX.  Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. ORTHODOX is a small batch release offered to retailers attending the PCA tradeshow this year.  It will be first come first serve and begin shipping at the Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) Announces ORTHODOX[…]

2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 3

Today I offer the third set of candidates for the Stogie Press top cigars of 2023. As is the case every year, Stogie Press has three lists – one for large companies, one for medium companies and one for small companies. If you ask me how I decide the difference between large, medium, and small Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 3[…]

2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 1

Well here we are, another year has gone by and hundreds of cigars have been sampled. Some I’ve reviewed and enjoyed and some have never made it past the halfway mark before they were left to die in the ash bin. But, as is the case every year, there are those which I reviewed that Read more about 2023 Cigar of the Year Candidates – Part 1[…]

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Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio Announce Price Adjustment

Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio announce price adjustment effective January 1, 2024. The decision comes after a careful evaluation of the rising operational and industry-related costs that have been absorbed by the company over the past four years. In an unwavering commitment to maintain the premium tobacco and unmatched consistency of our Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio Announce Price Adjustment[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company releases The Black Album

Black Label Trading Company releases The Black Album: A Limited-Edition Anthology of cigars, to select retailers. The Black Album cigars are hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra stated: “With 2023 being our 10-year anniversary, we really wanted to Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company releases The Black Album[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Announces Release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales

Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales to select retailers. Novemdiales is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. It represents a revised iteration of the original Bishops Blend, by using a Pennsylvania wrapper with other slight revisions. Those that have grown to love this release will Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Announces Release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales[…]

Cigar News: Tor Imports, Ltd. to Distribute Black Label Trading products in the UK

Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) has announced Tor Imports, Ltd. will begin distributing BLTC products in the UK next week. Tor Imports are the leading UK importer and distributor for award winning New World Hand-made Cigars from Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Honduras and Mexico James Brown, owner of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra stated: “We Read more about Cigar News: Tor Imports, Ltd. to Distribute Black Label Trading products in the UK[…]

Cigar News: Emilio Cigars is now shipping the Limited-Edition AUDIOPHILE featured at this year’s PCA

Emilio Cigars, a distinguished name in the world of premium cigars, is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of the Limited-Edition AUDIOPHILE. Expertly crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at the renowned Fabrica Oveja Negra, AUDIOPHILE represents a pinnacle of artistry and flavor. Master blender and owner of BLTC and Fabrica Oveja Negra, James Brown, stated, Read more about Cigar News: Emilio Cigars is now shipping the Limited-Edition AUDIOPHILE featured at this year’s PCA[…]

Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra Rothschild – Rated 97

Back in June, James Brown and Black Label Trading Co. announced the release of a special cigar to celebrate the company’s 10 years in the business. The cigar would be called La Madonna Negra. In the press release, James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. stated: “La Madonna Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra Rothschild – Rated 97[…]