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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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 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[…]
PRESS RELEASE June 6, 2017 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the fourth release of MORPHINE: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Black Label Trading Co. first released MORPHINE in June, 2014 as its first Limited Release. MORPHINE is produced by BLTC’s own factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli. Read more about Black Label Trading Company announces the fourth release of MORPHINE[…]
PRESS RELEASE April 10, 2017 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce they are shipping Bishops Blend vintage 2017 to select retailers this week. “It’s great to get Bishops Blend back in the market. This is a very special cigar. It is a representation of how I have grown as a cigar Read more about BLTC Bishops Blend Vintage 2017 Shipping to Retailers[…]
PRESS RELEASE January 24th, 2016 — Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is pleased to announce the upcoming release of J. W. MARSHALL: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. Black Label Trading Co. is releasing the J.W. Marshall, a cigar exclusive for Cigar Federation, today on January 24, 2016. Logan Lawler, of Cigar Read more about Black Label Trading Company Announces the JW MARSHALL[…]
PRESS RELEASE January 5, 2017— Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is pleased to announce the upcoming release of SINDUSTRY: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra, SINDUSTRY will be available at select BLK WKS retailers for a limited time. This will add to the BLK WKS portfolio consisting of the Killer Bee, Green Read more about Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) Announces SINDUSTRY Release[…]
December 6, 2016 — Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is pleased to announce they are shipping DELIVERANCE NOCTURNE to select retailers this week. The Nocturne was hand crafted at BLTC’s own factory; Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. “We are excited for the second release of Deliverance Nocturne and the addition of the 5×56 perfecto Read more about Press Release: Black Label Trading Company Deliverance Nocturne 2016[…]
PRESS RELEASE October 25, 2016 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce they are shipping SANTA MUERTE to select retailers this week. “This is our first year to produce Santa Muerte. It features six filler tobaccos which create a very unique and rich flavor profile. You experience layer upon layer of coffee, Read more about Black Label Trading Company shipping SANTA MUERTE to select retailers this week[…]
James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. (BLTC), and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra, launched Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) in 2016 as a showcase for the boutique cigar factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. At this years IPCPR, BLK WKS announced the addition of S&R, Boondock Saint, and Sindustry to its lineup, as well as additional vitolas Read more about Killer Bee by Black Works Studio – Rough Cut Cigar Review[…]