Building on the success of the original War Bear, back in 2019, Powastanie Cigars announced today, the release of the War Bear Wojtek 2020. The War Bear Wojtek is a nod to an army service bear during the Battle of Monte Cassino, in Italy in 1944. Wojtek helped move crates of ammunition and became a Read more about Cigar News: Powstanie Cigars Announces the War Bear Wojtek 2020[…]
After going through a restoration of their historic El Reloj 110 year old factory in Tampa, Florida, J.C. Newman Cigar Company has opened their doors to the public. If you have never been to this iconic factory, or you want to see the result of their beautiful restoration, you can now take a a behind the Read more about Cigar News: J.C. Newman Opens Doors to the Public and Offers New Factory Tour[…]
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[…]
Today Drew Estate announced the cancellation of the upcoming Barn Smoker Live virtual event, originally scheduled for November 14th, due to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases throughout Florida. The virtual Barn Smoker Live event was designed to be broadcast live from the tobacco fields in Clermont, Fla., featuring members of the Drew Estate team Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Cancellation of Barn Smoker Live Virtual Event[…]
Crowned Heads is proud to announce the first limited edition release under the highly sought after Mil Dias brand, i.e., Mil Dias Mareva EL XX (2020). The cigar utilizes the original Mil Dias blend, and is being crafted in the traditional Cuban Mareva vitola (5 1/8″ x 42). Production will be limited to a total Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Mil Dias Mareva EL XX (2020)[…]
La Flor Dominicana and Hacking Gourmet are proud to officially announce and launch the “Gourmet Smoke Sessions” (LFD GSS). With the changing times, premium cigar experiences must be innovative and provide the opportunity for consumers to strongly connect with our retail partners, our brands and other consumers. The “LFD GSS” is an immersive experience-based entertainment Read more about Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana and Hacking Gourmet Offer Gourmet Smoke Sessions[…]
The Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigars Group (VRCG) has announced today, the Art of Magic, a new cigar release. This new release pays tribute to magicians the world over. Kevin Schweitzer, VRCG owner, has been practicing magic since he was eight years old and to this day he is a member of the Society of American Magicians Read more about Cigar News: Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigars Group (VRCG) Announces the Art of Magic[…]
Earlier this year we reported on the fact that TPE21 will be moved from January to May so as to account for the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. This was done so that the organizers (Tobacco Media Group (TMG) owned by Kretek International) could safely navigate the uncertainty of what the pandemic might still look like Read more about Cigar News: Tobacco Plus Expo 2021 New Show Format[…]
As part of their Fall Release Collection, Southern Draw Cigars, makers of the award-winning Jacobs Ladder and Brimstone blends of cigars, have released two new “Brimstone” expressions – the Oblivion and the Un Presidente. Jacobs Ladder is the popular cigar blend named in part for Ethan Jacob, the son of Founders, Robert & Sharon Holt. Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw adds two more “rungs” to the Jacobs Ladder Brimstone[…]
The Foundation Art team in Nicaragua has announced the creation of a new animated series, ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Upsetters’. This series is designed to celebrate Foundation Cigars most unique brand, The Upsetters, through vibrant and artistic shorts. According to the company: “The story follows our main character, The Upsetter, being pursued by the Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Releases Animated Upsetters Series[…]
The 1980s was a critical decade for Nicaragua and Nicaraguan cigars. Two events were fundamental in shaping the country’s history during that decade: the civil war and the economic embargo, declared by the United States against the Central American nation in 1985. The embargo became an enormous obstacle for Nicaraguan products, as they were prohibited Read more about Cigar News: Joya De Nicaragua Announces “International Only” Cinco Décadas El Embargo[…]
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. today announced the Global Release of the Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro- the second cigar line in the ‘Experimental Series’ and a follow up to the critically acclaimed Project 40 line of cigars (Project 40 received a 93 Rating and Top 25 ‘Cigar of the Year’ nod from Cigar Aficionado, as Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Announces the Global Release of Project 40 Maduro[…]
There is no surprise that Foundation Cigar Company founder, Nicholas Melillo, has a long-time passion, love, and intimate experience with Broadleaf tobacco. It is prominently featured in the company’s “The Tabernacle” blend which has been a big part of the company’s portfolio. Nick has a deep connection, as a native son, to Connecticut soil where Read more about Cigar News: Foundation Cigars Announces The Tabernacle David & Goliath[…]
As part of their upcoming fall 2020 announcements, Southern Draw Cigars released a press release today that notes they have expanded their Fraternal Order line of cigars carried by Cigars International (CI) and will be offering them as part of the CI’s upcoming Virtual CIGARFest 2020 starting October 16th. New Fraternal Order Sizes Two new Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Anounces Fraternal Order Line Extensions For CIGARFest 2020[…]