Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co. Releases 10-Year Anniversary La Madonna Negra

Posted on June 6, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Black Label Trading Company will be releasing its 10-year Anniversary cigar, La Madonna Negra, to select retailers. La Madonna Negra is hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. stated: “La Madonna Negra is a culmination of things I’ve learned Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co. Releases 10-Year Anniversary La Madonna Negra[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works Studio – Killer Bee Shaolin – Rated 93

Black Label Trading Co. introduced their latest extension to the Killer Bee series at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. It was named the Killer Bee Shaolin and like others before it, continues to showcase the Artesian craft of Black Works Studio and Fabrica Oveja Negra. Originally introduced in 2015, the Killer Bee Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio – Killer Bee Shaolin – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Intergalactic Corona Larga – Rated 93

Kicking off the 2022 cigar season, James Brown and his Black Works Studio introduced a limited cigar known as the Intergalactic produced at the company’s Fabrica Oveja Negra facility in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar has been released to retailers in the US, Germany, and Belgium. Production is limited to just 750 boxes of each vitola. Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Intergalactic Corona Larga – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: Black LAbel Trading Co. Announces the MEMENTO MORI

Posted on February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) has announced the release of the MEMENTO MORI. This new release is symbolic of the inevitability of death and serves as a reminder tomorrow is not promised. Live life today. The company describes the blend as: Wrapper – Pennsylvania Broadleaf Binder – Ecuador Habano Filler – Nicaraguan Hand crafted at Read more about Cigar News: Black LAbel Trading Co. Announces the MEMENTO MORI[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works (BLK WKS) Studio Hyena Corona Gorda – Rated 93

Thank goodness for the Underground Cigar Lounge in Fort Worth, Texas as if not for them, I may not have gotten my paws on the new Black Works Studio Hyena. As part of the Underground NFG21 event, all ticket holders received a fine collection of cigars, including the Hyena, as part of the package. James Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works (BLK WKS) Studio Hyena Corona Gorda – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Expands Distribution to Belgium and Luxembourg

Posted on February 22, 2021 by bostonjimmie

Oveja Negra Brands announced today, a distribution agreement with Media Rueda™ bv for Belgium and Luxembourg. Starting today Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio cigars will be available on the Belgium and Luxembourg markets through Media Rueda™ bv. James Brown, creator of BLTC and BLK WKS, and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra stated; Read more about Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Expands Distribution to Belgium and Luxembourg[…]

Cigar News: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) Announces 2020 S&R

Posted on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar Review: BLTC Bishops Blend Five Year Anniversary – Rated 93

Back in 2016, Black Label Trading Co., owned by husband and wife, James and Angela Brown, introduced a limited edition cigar known as the Bishops Blend. The idea was highlight the broadleaf characteristics in the blend. The Black Label Trading Company Bishops blend five year anniversary is, as the name declares, the fifth installment of Read more about Cigar Review: BLTC Bishops Blend Five Year Anniversary – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Green Hornet – Rated 91

James Brown and his Fabrica Oveja Negra factory in Esteli, Nicaragua create some amazing cigars. One of those is the Green Hornet which is an extension to the company’s Killer Bee line but a bit more amped up in strength. The Green Hornet was officially announced at the 2016 IPCPR after being spending some time Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Green Hornet – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019 Short Robusto – Rated 95

Posted on May 31, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Every year since 2016, Black Label Trading Compnay (BLTC) has released a limited edition of their Santa Muerte. The name Santa Muerte is short for Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte, which is an idol, female deity or folk saint in Mexican and Mexican-American folk Catholicism. A personification of death, she is associated with healing, Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019 Short Robusto – Rated 95[…]

Cigar News: 2019 Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigar Candidates – 6 through 10

Posted on December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Continuing with the unveiling of our 2019 Top 25 Boutique Cigars, today we present candidates 6 – 10. Remember, these are not yet ranked, they are only candidates, and like in the past, there will be 28 cigars finally listed with 3 getting honorable mentions. The final ranked list will be announced, as always, at Read more about Cigar News: 2019 Stogie Press Top 25 Boutique Cigar Candidates – 6 through 10[…]

Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. – Last Rites Viaticum – Rated 94

Posted on October 27, 2019December 31, 2019 by bostonjimmie

At the 2019 Premium Cigar Association trade show, James Brown, owner of Black Label Trading Company showcased a line extension to his famed Last Rites cigar. This latest release is known as the Last Rites Viaticum. Viaticum is a term used especially in the Catholic Church for the Eucharist (also called Holy Communion) administered, with or Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. – Last Rites Viaticum – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Lifestyle: Hip Hop and Cigars – A perfect pairing

Posted on April 2, 2019April 16, 2019 by bostonjimmie

By Mike Holmes Many Cigar smokers enjoy listening to music while we puff on our stogies, which is a universal trait. However I am apart of a smaller demographic of cigar connoisseurs heavily influenced by Hip hop culture and find that listening to my favorite emcee brings me into a deeper euphoria and level of Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Hip Hop and Cigars – A perfect pairing[…]

PRESS RELEASE – Boutiques Unified Expands Sales Team

Posted on August 23, 2017 by bostonjimmie

PRESS RELEASE – Boutiques Unified Expands Sales Team August 22, 2017 (Vineland, NJ) — Boutiques Unified is pleased to welcome Koy Matta to the BU team. Effective immediately, Koy Matta will be representing Boutiques Unified in GA, FL, NC, SC, TN, KY, AL, and MS. Boutiques Unified distributes cigars for three long-standing boutique brands; Black Read more about PRESS RELEASE – Boutiques Unified Expands Sales Team[…]