Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Bishops Blend 2024 Robusto – Rated 94

Eight years running, Black Lable Trading Company has released their annual release of their acclaimed Bishops Blend cigar. This year’s release is a return to the original blend. If you are a fan of Black Label Trading Company, you know that last year’s release was a different blend celebrating the company’s 10th anniversary. Like all Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Bishops Blend 2024 Robusto – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra Rothschild – Rated 97

Back in June, James Brown and Black Label Trading Co. announced the release of a special cigar to celebrate the company’s 10 years in the business. The cigar would be called La Madonna Negra. In the press release, James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra. stated: “La Madonna Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. La Madonna Negra Rothschild – Rated 97[…]

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 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 Review: Black Works Studio Intergalactic Corona Larga – Rated 93

Kicking off the 2022 cigar season, James Brown and his Black Works Studio introduced a limited cigar known as the Intergalactic produced at the company’s Fabrica Oveja Negra facility in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar has been released to retailers in the US, Germany, and Belgium. Production is limited to just 750 boxes of each vitola. Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Intergalactic Corona Larga – Rated 93[…]

Cigar News: Black Works Studio Releases the Tiger

Posted on March 8, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is pleased to announce the release of its Tiger Series; NEON TIGER, TIGER LILY and KHAN: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. These will be available at select BLK WKS retailer events beginning this month. James Brown, creator of BLTC & BLK WKS and owner at Fabrica Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio Releases the Tiger[…]

Cigar News: Black Works Studio Announces the Aumakua

Posted on February 22, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Black Works Studio has announced the release of Aumakua as an R. Field Wine Co. exclusive; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. According to Hawaiian legend an Aumakua isa personal or family god that originated as a deified ancestor, and which takes on physical forms such as spirit vehicles. An aumakua may Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio Announces the Aumakua[…]

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: 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[…]

Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Expands Distribution to Belgium and Luxembourg

Posted on February 22, 2021 by bostonjimmie

Oveja Negra Brands announced today, a distribution agreement with Media Rueda™ bv for Belgium and Luxembourg. Starting today Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio cigars will be available on the Belgium and Luxembourg markets through Media Rueda™ bv. James Brown, creator of BLTC and BLK WKS, and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra stated; Read more about Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Expands Distribution to Belgium and Luxembourg[…]

Cigar News: Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) Announces 2020 S&R

Posted on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Green Hornet – Rated 91

James Brown and his Fabrica Oveja Negra factory in Esteli, Nicaragua create some amazing cigars. One of those is the Green Hornet which is an extension to the company’s Killer Bee line but a bit more amped up in strength. The Green Hornet was officially announced at the 2016 IPCPR after being spending some time Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Green Hornet – Rated 91[…]

Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019 Short Robusto – Rated 95

Posted on May 31, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Every year since 2016, Black Label Trading Compnay (BLTC) has released a limited edition of their Santa Muerte. The name Santa Muerte is short for Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte, which is an idol, female deity or folk saint in Mexican and Mexican-American folk Catholicism. A personification of death, she is associated with healing, Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte 2019 Short Robusto – Rated 95[…]