Cigar News: Emilio Cigars will debut the Limited-Edition AUDIOPHILE at PCA

Posted on June 29, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Master blender and owner of BLTC and Fabrica Oveja Negra, James Brown, lent his unparalleled expertise to the creation of AUDIOPHILE’s unique blend and captivating artwork. Reflecting on this exceptional release, Mr. Brown remarked: Emilio Cigars, a distinguished name in the world of premium cigars, is proud to announce the highly anticipated debut of the Limited-Edition AUDIOPHILE at this year’s Read more about Cigar News: Emilio Cigars will debut the Limited-Edition AUDIOPHILE at PCA[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works Studio 2023 S & R Robusto – Rated 97

Originally introduced in 2016 and having seen a few incarnations in the years since, the Limited Edition Black Works Studio S & R is a cigar that represents the broad spectrum of cigars produced under the Black Works Studio line. In this latest incarnation, which was announced at the 2023 TPE trade show in Las Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio 2023 S & R Robusto – Rated 97[…]

Cigar News: Black Star Line Cigars and Oveja Negra Introduce Rosewood 1923

Posted on June 12, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Black Star Line Cigars has joined forces with James Brown and Oveja Negra to bring Rosewood 1923 to the market. Owner Aric Bey says: “I have always wanted to work with Oveja Negra. I am a huge fan of their cigars and actually James was one of the first people I reached out to when Read more about Cigar News: Black Star Line Cigars and Oveja Negra Introduce Rosewood 1923[…]

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co. Releases 10-Year Anniversary La Madonna Negra

Posted on June 6, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Black Label Trading Company will be releasing its 10-year Anniversary cigar, La Madonna Negra, to select retailers. La Madonna Negra is hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. stated: “La Madonna Negra is a culmination of things I’ve learned Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co. Releases 10-Year Anniversary La Madonna Negra[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works Studio – Killer Bee Shaolin – Rated 93

Black Label Trading Co. introduced their latest extension to the Killer Bee series at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. It was named the Killer Bee Shaolin and like others before it, continues to showcase the Artesian craft of Black Works Studio and Fabrica Oveja Negra. Originally introduced in 2015, the Killer Bee Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio – Killer Bee Shaolin – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: Dissident Announces the Return of Home

Posted on February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 by bostonjimmie

DISSIDENT Cigars announces the return of HOME, a yearly Limited Edition Cigar that was put on a temporary hold when the Coburn’s acquired DISSIDENT Cigars in December of 2021. The DISSIDENT HOME 2023 marks the 4th release of the HOME since 2019. Keeping with tradition, the HOME 2023 has a blend described as: Like years Read more about Cigar News: Dissident Announces the Return of Home[…]

Cigar Review: Dissident Cigars Molotov Robusto – Rated 96

Summer of 2022 just hit and the heat was rising across the country when Dissident Cigars announced their latest cigar and first to be created by new owners Cynn and Joshua Coburn. The MOLOTOV was to be more than just a new blend, it was a bold new entry from a bold couple that just Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Cigars Molotov Robusto – Rated 96[…]

Cigar News: DISSIDENT Cigars announces Limited Release MOLOTOV

Posted on June 15, 2022 by bostonjimmie

DISSIDENT Cigars has announced the Limited Release MOLOTOV, a new release available for the first time at PCA 2022 in Las Vegas. The MOLOTOV is a limited edition release offered on a first-come, first-served basis to Oveja Negra Brands retailers attending PCA 2022. The MOLOTOV will be offered to non-PCA attending retailers upon show close. Read more about Cigar News: DISSIDENT Cigars announces Limited Release MOLOTOV[…]

Cigar News: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) to Showcase the KILLER BEE SHAOLIN at 2022 PCA in Las Vegas

Posted on June 10, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; KILLER BEE SHAOLIN. SHAOLIN is a small batch release offered on a first-come, first-served basis to BLTC/BLK WKS retailers attending PCA 2022. Shipping will commence later this summer. James Brown, creator of BLTC/BLK WKS and partner at Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) to Showcase the KILLER BEE SHAOLIN at 2022 PCA in Las Vegas[…]

Cigar News: Black Works Studio Releases 2022 Hyena

Posted on May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) announced today the 2nd release of Hyena: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. HYENA is a Limited Edition that will be shipping to select BLK WKS retailers this month. It will also be available in Belgium and Germany. James Brown, creator of BLTC & BLK WKS and Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio Releases 2022 Hyena[…]

Cigar News: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) Announces the INTERGALACTIC

Posted on January 5, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Another year begins and it is time for new product announcements from the cigar industry, I think these announcements are more popular than the numerous Cigar of the Year lists. Today, James Brown and his Black Works Studio have announced the release of the INTERGALACTIC. James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) Announces the INTERGALACTIC[…]

Cigar Review: Dissident Cigars RANT – Rated 95

As I continue to experience the craft of Benjamin Holt’s Dissident Cigars, which are hand crafted at James Brown’s Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí Nicaragua, I will honestly say – “keep up the great work“. Today I review the Dissident RANT, one of three new blends introduced late in 2020. The other two were the Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Cigars RANT – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Dissident Cigars RAVE – Rated 92

Dissident Cigars by Benjamin Holt hit the market back in 2019 and they were quite the rave (pun intended). I guess Benjamin realized the hits he had with James Brown (not the singer the cigar maker) and continued to work on new projects with Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. In October of 2020, Dissident Cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Dissident Cigars RAVE – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works (BLK WKS) Studio Hyena Corona Gorda – Rated 93

Thank goodness for the Underground Cigar Lounge in Fort Worth, Texas as if not for them, I may not have gotten my paws on the new Black Works Studio Hyena. As part of the Underground NFG21 event, all ticket holders received a fine collection of cigars, including the Hyena, as part of the package. James Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works (BLK WKS) Studio Hyena Corona Gorda – Rated 93[…]