Cigar News: Perez-Carrillo family and E.P. Carrillo Cigar Co. Announce the Allegiance

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[…]

Cigar News: Lampert Cigars Announces the Ocean Breeze is Shipping to Retailers

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[…]

Cigar News: Cigars for Warriors Announces Fundraising Drive

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[…]

Cigar News: Reinado Cigars Announces the C29 Connecticut

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[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Now Shipping “Reclaimed”

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”[…]

Cigar News: Sinistro Cigars Announces the 2022 NV

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[…]

Cigar News: Fratello Cigars adds Fratello Florida to State Exclusive Series

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[…]

Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co., Mayor Jane Castor, and Congresswoman Kathy Castor to Break Ground on Cigar Workers Park on Nov 18

Since the first cigar factory opened in Tampa in 1886, hundreds of thousands of people have worked hard to roll the best cigars in the world. As a handcrafted, labor-intensive product, cigars are difficult to roll well, and one mistake will ruin a cigar. It is because of the hard work, dedication, and craftsmanship of Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Cigar Co., Mayor Jane Castor, and Congresswoman Kathy Castor to Break Ground on Cigar Workers Park on Nov 18[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate To Rock Participating Drew Diplomat Program Members in U.S. with BLACKENED Cigars “M81”

Unveiled during Drew Estate’s “Freestyle Live: Special Edition” broadcast on Sept. 28, and then sampled at the Kentucky Barn Smoker and Drew Estate Presents—Savage Feast, BLACKENED Cigars “M81” by Drew Estate is now shipping to participating Drew Diplomat Program members in the United States.   James Hetfield of Metallica states: “BLACKENED Cigars ‘M81’ by Drew Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate To Rock Participating Drew Diplomat Program Members in U.S. with <strong>BLACKENED Cigars “M81”</strong>[…]

Cigar News: Plasencia Set to Release Limited Edition Plasencia Ehtëfal

Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower, established in 1865, announces the release of the limited edition Plasencia Ehtëfal. The word Ehtëfal is Arabic for celebration. The Plasencia Ehtëfal will make its official launch in Qatar, the home of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Only 2,500 boxes of the limited edition Plasencia Ehtëfal were created Read more about Cigar News: Plasencia Set to Release Limited Edition Plasencia Ehtëfal[…]

Cigar News: Eric Newman Inducted into Cigar Hall of Fame

This week, Cigar Aficionado magazine inducted Eric Newman, president and third-generation owner of J.C. Newman Cigar Co., into its Cigar Hall of Fame.  Established in 1997, the Cigar Hall of Fame has recognized 23 leaders for their extraordinary lifetime achievements in the cigar industry.  Eric’s father, Stanford J. Newman, was in the inaugural Cigar Hall of Fame Read more about Cigar News: Eric Newman Inducted into Cigar Hall of Fame[…]

Cigar News: LH Premium Cigars Announces the Nikos Extension to the Nick Line

LH Premium Cigars is adding another extension to its “Nick” line of cigars. The name, “Nikos” is the Greek version of “Nick.”  Paying homage to LH Owner Nicholas Syris’ Greek roots.  “ My Parents always called me Niko, naming it Nikos is also a way I remember them.”  According to LH Owner, Nicholas Syris: “Many LH Read more about Cigar News: LH Premium Cigars Announces the Nikos Extension to the Nick Line[…]

Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) Begins Shipping Annual Holiday Release of StillWell Star®

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) has announced they started shipping the inaugural annual Holiday release of its StillWell Star® handcrafted luxury pipe tobacco cigar to its Purveyors on October 27th, 2022.Simply dubbed the “Holiday Y2022”, it is a liga of traditional black cigar tobaccos combined with a unique custom crafted aromatic pipe blend from the Read more about Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) Begins Shipping Annual Holiday Release of StillWell Star®[…]

Cigar News: Emperors Cut Cigars Announces the Red Tail Series

The Emperors Group LLC, the parent company of Emperors Cut Cigars has announced the launch of its fourth cigar line, Red Tail Series. The Red Tail Series is a celebration of the Tuskegee Airmen who were a group of primarily African American military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in World War II. They formed Read more about Cigar News: Emperors Cut Cigars Announces the Red Tail Series[…]