Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Unveils a Limited 15 Year Anniversary Cigar

Posted on October 25, 2024 by bostonjimmie

E.P. Carrillo has proudly announced the release of its 15 Year Anniversary Cigar, a cigar crafted to celebrate the brand’s remarkable journey since its inception. This 6 1/2 x 54 Gran Toro represents the expertise, dedication, and passion that have defined E.P. Carrillo over the last 15 years. Showcasing extra-aged tobaccos, this cigar stands as Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Unveils a Limited 15 Year Anniversary Cigar[…]

Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Introduces the Escapade – Driven by Consumer Feedback

Posted on November 1, 2023 by bostonjimmie

E.P. Carrillo unveils its latest cigar blend, Escapade, created through direct consumer feedback and set to be voted into a limited 2024 production run. Through several live Zoom sessions with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, the owners listened to what consumers were seeking in a new cigar. The result is a three-cigar pack designed for fans to try Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Introduces the Escapade – Driven by Consumer Feedback[…]

Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Proudly Announces The Release Of Pledge Of Allegiance 2023 Cigar

Posted on May 30, 2023 by bostonjimmie

E.P. Carrillo, internationally renowned for their superb craftsmanship and premium quality cigars, has announced the release of their newest creation: E.P. Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance 2023 cigar. This special limited edition release of 1,776 boxes to be allocated to retailers, not only represents the culmination of the company’s dedication to excellence, but also serves as a tribute to America’s indomitable spirit and Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Proudly Announces The Release Of Pledge Of Allegiance 2023 Cigar[…]

Cigar News: Ozgener Family Cigars To Debut ‘Aramas” Brand at 2023 TAA Trade Show

Posted on March 23, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Ozgener Family Cigars (OFC) has announced that it will debut it’s sophomore release, ‘Aramas,’ at the upcoming Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) Trade Show, to be held March 26-30, at Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic. The Aramas name was inspired by Mt. Ararat in Armenia, where it is also referred to as “Masis.” The brand Read more about Cigar News: Ozgener Family Cigars To Debut ‘Aramas” Brand at 2023 TAA Trade Show[…]

Cigar News: Pledge Lonsdale Limitada Joins the Pledge Line as E.P. Carrillo’s

Posted on October 7, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Described by the company as the “Boldest” Blend to Date”, E.P. Carrillo has introduced the Pledge Lonsdale Limitada to join the line that brought us the #1 Rated Cigar of 2020, as a Limitada. Highlighting a box pressed size of 6 1/2 x 43 and coming in a box count of 20 Cigars, the Pledge Lonsdale Read more about Cigar News: Pledge Lonsdale Limitada Joins the Pledge Line as E.P. Carrillo’s[…]

Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Cigars Launches Allegiance This Fall as The First Perez-Carrillo Line Made Outside of Tabacalera La Alianza

Posted on July 9, 2022 by bostonjimmie

E.P. Carrillo Cigars announced the addition of Allegiance to their portfolio of premium Nicaraguan cigars set to officially launch in October 2022. Allegiance is a highly sought-after blend and will be the first one from the Perez-Carrillo line developed outside the company’s Santiago, DR factory. The 40,000 square-foot factory in Santiago’s Zona Franca is where all E.P. Carrillo Cigars Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Cigars Launches Allegiance This Fall as The First Perez-Carrillo Line Made Outside of Tabacalera La Alianza[…]

Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo El Futuro Reignites the Encore Line

Posted on April 10, 2022April 10, 2022 by bostonjimmie

The blend that received the 2018 Cigar of the Year, with the Encore Majestic, just took on a new life in 2022. Encore El Futuro is being introduced to the esteemed Encore Line. This well-balanced and aromatic cigar is a true robusto at 5 x 50, priced at $11.90 each and presented in a 10 Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo El Futuro Reignites the Encore Line[…]

Cigar News: Two Years in Waiting – Crowned Heads Announces Four Kicks Mule Kick 2022

Posted on April 1, 2022 by bostonjimmie

For the first time since 2020, and for only the sixth time since 2012, Crowned Heads will be releasing the popular limited release extension to its Four Kicks brand, Mule Kick. The original Four Kicks Mule Kick (2012) featured an Habano wrapper that was deemed too dark for the regular production Four Kicks brand, and Read more about Cigar News: Two Years in Waiting – Crowned Heads Announces Four Kicks Mule Kick 2022[…]

Cigar Review: Four Kicks Capa Especial Sublime 2020 – Rated 93

“You with your switchblade posse /Iʼll get my guns from the South /Weʼll take to the yard like a cockfight /Four kicks whoʼs strutting now?” – Four Kicks (Kings of Leon) Jon Huber, Crowned Heads Co-Founder, noted that – “These are the words that were the inspiration behind Crowned Headsʼ first cigar brand release, ‘Four Kicks.’” Read more about Cigar Review: Four Kicks Capa Especial Sublime 2020 – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Hoy Vivo Toro – Rated 91

Today we take a look at another offering from boutique cigar company, Tabac Trading Co. Patrick Potter, owner of Tabac Trading Co., under the supervision of Master Cigar Maker Ernesto Perez Carrillo of E.P. Carrillo, created HOY VIVO “Live Today.” Paying homage to Ernesto’s Cuban heritage this cigar is as “Cubanesque” as are his methods Read more about Cigar Review: Tabac Trading Co. Hoy Vivo Toro – Rated 91[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Four Kicks Mule Kick 2020

Posted on May 18, 2020 by bostonjimmie

On November 20, 2012, Crowned Heads released a limited extension to the Four Kicks brand, “Mule Kick LE 2012,” that featured a higher priming Habano wrapper and a slightly altered Four Kicks blend. Despite a very small production (5,000 cigars), Mule Kick garnered the attention of the global cigar cognoscenti and quickly became sought-after by Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Four Kicks Mule Kick 2020[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces – Four Kicks Capa Especial

Posted on March 24, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In the middle of 2011, Crowned Heads began working with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo on what would become the inaugural cigar from the Nashville-based company, “Four Kicks” Close to a decade later, the Four Kicks brand thrives as a cornerstone to the Crowned Heads premium cigar portfolio. During those latter stages of the original Four Kicks blend Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces – Four Kicks Capa Especial[…]

Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Archetype Chapter 3 – Dawn of Destiny Robusto – Rated 91

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 by bostonjimmie

At this year’s Premium Cigar Association trade show, Ventura cigars introduced the 3rd chapter of the Archetype cigar series. New release included the Dawn of Destiny and Sacred Scales, both of which were created in collaboration with cigar maker Ernesto Perez -Carrillo and Ventura Cigars General Manager Michael Giannini. It was noted in an earlier Read more about Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Archetype Chapter 3 – Dawn of Destiny Robusto – Rated 91[…]

Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Starts Shipping Archetype Chapter 3

Posted on October 4, 2019October 5, 2019 by bostonjimmie

The story continues. Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) announced today that two new Archetype Chapter 3 cigars, are now shipping and will soon be available at online premium tobacco retailers and fine tobacconists around the United States. These unique blends, named Sacred Scales and Dawn of Destiny, were crafted by Cigar Master Ernesto Perez-Carrillo in collaboration Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Starts Shipping Archetype Chapter 3[…]