PRESS RELEASE August 2, 2017 (Orlando, FL) — Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to welcome Frank Bellavia to the Nomad team. Effective immediately, Frank will be representing Nomad in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, and Arizona. “I am excited to have Frank on board. He brings a certain energy to the brand in an Read more about Nomad Cigars Heads West[…]
At this years IPCPR, Epic Cigars was displaying and telling the story of their new release – the Smoking Shields cigar. Released in November of 2016, the Smoking Shields was a cigar created for the charity organization by the same name, The Smoking Shields Cigar Club, Corp. The organization was established in 2015 with a mission Read more about Epic Cigars Expands Production of Smoking Shields Cigar[…]
It’s been a busy week in Washington, D.C., what with all the hoopla and such about the healthcare, administration shakeups, and the never-ending Russia story. One thing that is not talked much about on the left or right mainstream news is the latest with regards to cigar regulation. Sometimes the only way the cigar business Read more about FDA Extends Cigar Pre-Market Deadline[…]
Every year in July, the cigar industry converges for a celebration of our lifestyle with brand owners, retailers, and media members. This event is known as the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) association convention. It is here where those responsible for creating the new blends introduce them to the those that sell them Read more about Try the Green ACID! – Two Wrongs Make a Beautiful Right.[…]
Last year at the IPCPR, the Moya Ruiz team teased us all with a new blend – the IL Ridotto. The name translates into “The Private Room” . IL RIDOTTO was the first public legal casino in Venice. We noted back then: If the Rake set the bar, the IL RIDOTTO has can be expected to Read more about We have been waiting for it – The Moya Ruiz IL Ridotto[…]
Thursday, July 6, 2017 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announces today the newest extension to the prized Undercrown Brand, the Undercrown Sun Grown. The new Sun Grown is the third Undercrown expression, complimenting Undercrown Maduro and Undercrown Shade. The Undercrown Sun Grown will be displayed in Drew Estate’s booth (Booth #2608) at the IPCPR Read more about The Undercrown Takes in Some Sun – The Undercrown Sun Grown[…]
Direct from Coral Gables, FL, Litto Gomez and La Flor Dominicana are bringing 3 new releases to this years IPCPR in Las Vegas. Announced today, the company will be introducing the following at this years show: La Volcada Factory Press La Nox Petite (50-count cabinet) The La Volcada is described as a nod to Uruguay, the Read more about La Flor Dominicana Announces New Releases[…]
It seems like the Drew Estate team likes that candella leaf and what it does to a cigar. Last year the company sweetened up the Kentucky Fire Cured with it in the release of the Swamp Thang, and as we wrote in our review, it made for a sweeter and pleasurable smoke. Now the company Read more about Drew Estate Extends Acid Line[…]
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS), the boutique cigar company that has brought us the Killer Bee, Green Hornet, NBK and Rorschach cigars is adding a new Limited Edition blend to their lineup. Known as the BOONDOCK SAINT, it hails from Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua and will be available at select BLK WKS retailers in Read more about Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) Going Rural with the BOONDOCK SAINT[…]
Continuing with the announcement of new releases for this years IPCPR, Crux Cigar Company, honored by numerous Cigar of the Year Awards and Top 25 placements has announced the long-awaited release of the Crux Epicure cigar. The Crux Epicure is a cigar that has been in the works for quite some time. Fans of Crux Read more about The Crux Epicure Release – Patience is a Virtue[…]
Southern Draw Cigars, the company that brought the renowned Kudzu, Firethorn, and recent Rose of Sharon cigars has announced their latest creation today – Jacobs Ladder. The intent of this new release is to round out the Southern Draw Cigars line with a very rich and complex, full body cigar. Jacobs Ladder is described as Read more about Southern Draw Cigars Announces Release of Jacobs Ladder[…]
Let’s all be honest here, if you like a bold, spicy, and strong cigar, and you walk into a shop and see the Antaño 1970 on the shelf, how many of you pick that up? I know I do more often than not. I have always enjoyed this blend from Joya de Nicaragua, with its rich, Read more about Antaño Gran Reserva to hit shelves in August[…]
You may have recently read our review of the Selected Tobacco Atabey cigar this past month. Now the company is releasing additional vitolas to the line and also to their Byron line. In a press release today, United Cigar Group, the distribution arm behind Nelson Alfonso’s, Selected Tobacco, announced they are extending the two lines which Read more about Selected Tobacco Launches New ATABEY and BYRON Sizes[…]
As we get within days of this years IPCPR in Las Vegas, the press releases of new cigars keep coming. In this age of new FDA regulations one would not have imagined so many new blends to hit the market. The latest is the announcement from Debonaire House, an Ultra Premium brand distributed by Drew Estate. Read more about Drew Estate and Debonaire House Announce the Debonaire Daybreak[…]