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 Stogie Press Top Cigars of the Year 2022 – Part 1[…]
In 1968, Juan Francisco Bermejo and Simón Camacho founded the first premium cigar factory in Nicaragua: the Nicaraguan Cigar Company, now known as Joya de Nicaragua. In the heart of the city of Estelí, these two entrepreneurs began to produce brands such as: El Caudillo, María Mancini, Count Christopher, Medal of Honor, Jericho, Camacho, Fifty Read more about Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Announces Rebirth of Rosalones[…]
Beginning today, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is celebrating the holidays with 12 days of giveaways. Cigar enthusiasts who visit J.C. Newman’s Instagram page @J.C.NewmanCigarCo can enter each day to win a variety of limited cigar-related prizes listed below. In total, J.C. Newman will be giving 78 collectible items from humidors to ashtrays to cigar cutters and much more! To learn Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Announces the 12 Days of Christmas[…]
Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) has announced the launch of two Palio branded gift sets, just in time for the holiday season. The gift sets are shipping to retailers nationwide as of today. The perfect stocking stuffer or gift for your loved ones, each Palio gift set features a Palio Vesuvio Triple Torch Lighter in Read more about Cigar News: Quality Importers Trading Company Announces 2022 Holiday Gift Set[…]
Named for the rare, Amazonian Rainforest-grown tobacco in its blend, CAO Amazon Basin is a small batch, limited edition expression that debuted in 2014 and remains one of the premium cigar category’s most memorable smokes. In January 2023, Amazon Basin will be taken to the next level with the release of CAO Amazon Basin Extra Read more about Cigar News: CAO Amazon Basin Extra Añejo Hitting Shelves January 2023[…]
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) will release a special blend of Macanudo Inspirado to commemorate The Chinese New Year which begins on January 22, 2023. Called Macanudo Inspirado “Year of the Rabbit,” the limited-edition release will be sold exclusively in select markets in Europe and Asia. Mark Renard, international marketing manager for STG said; “While Lunar Read more about Cigar News: Macanudo Inspirado “Year of the Rabbit” Coming To Global Markets[…]
LAMPERT CIGARS has begun shipping their updated “DON PATRON”. The (6 x 52) toro has received a box and band overhaul but the blend remains the same and is described as: The “DON PATRON” is produced by Tabacos de Costa Rica as a regular production and will be available in 10-count boxes with an MSRP Read more about Cigar News: Lampert Cigars Begins Shipping Updated Don Patron[…]
The Perez-Carrillo family and E.P. Carrillo Cigar Co. are excited to release the fourth line in the Perez-Carrillo Series, following La Historia (2014 #2 Cigar of the Year), Encore (2018 #1 Cigar of the Year), and Pledge (2020 #1 Cigar of the Year). The E.P. Carrillo Allegiance is a cigar bearing the Carrillo name that Read more about Cigar News: Perez-Carrillo family and E.P. Carrillo Cigar Co. Announce the Allegiance[…]
Lampert Cigars Cigars has begun shipping the updated “Ocean Breeze”, a (5 x 54) Robusto Grande, to retailers. While the packaging has changed, the blend and cigar ring remain the same. The Ocean Breeze Robusto Grande has a blend described as: The Ocean Breeze will come packaged in 10-count boxes with an MSRP of $12.00/cigar. Read more about Cigar News: Lampert Cigars Announces the Ocean Breeze is Shipping to Retailers[…]
Operation: Cigars For Warriors (CFW) has announced they will be conducting a fundraising drive until November 29th (Giving Tuesday). The organization notes that the drive is for rebuilding its operating capital from a dramatic drop in donations (cigars and operating funds) due to canceled events andshop closures – mainly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Storm Read more about Cigar News: Cigars for Warriors Announces Fundraising Drive[…]
Reinado has just launched the delicious New C29 Connecticut cigar on their website. This medium-strength cigar is handmade in Nicaragua and has a blend described as: The company notes that the C29 delivers extremely rich, creamy, baked bread notes accented by a light pepper on the finish. Expressed in a single 5 x 52 robusto, Read more about Cigar News: Reinado Cigars Announces the C29 Connecticut[…]
Alec Bradley Cigar Company today announced that the 800 Limited Edition Reclaimed samplers, first reported on by Cigar Aficionado in October, are now shipping. Over the next several days, an exclusive group of Alec Bradley appointed US tobacconists will receive their share of the highly collectible, individually numbered sets. Presented in factory-worn molds, the aptly Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Now Shipping “Reclaimed”[…]
Sinistro Cigars has announced they will begin shipping, the Sinistro 2022 NV, to select retailers Friday, November 18, 2022. Coleman Fine – Co-owner of Sinistro Cigars Notes: “Last years release was limited to 10 retailers, each receiving 30 boxes. For 2022, we wanted NV to be available to more retailers and consumers by adding 20 Read more about Cigar News: Sinistro Cigars Announces the 2022 NV[…]
Fratello Cigars is pleased to announce the launch of Fratello Florida as part of their State Exclusive Series. Fratello Florida made its debut November 12, 2022 at 125 locations of ABC Fine Wine and Spirits. Initial production is set to 10,000 Cigars. The Fratello Florida joins the Texan, The Pennsylvania and the The Fratello DMV Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars adds Fratello Florida to State Exclusive Series[…]