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: Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) Announces TAA Exclusive Xikar Xi2

Posted on March 22, 2023 by bostonjimmie

Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) has announced their first ever TAA Exclusive Series product, a TAA Exclusive Xikar Xi2 – The Tobacconist. Founded in 1968, the TAA is trade organization designed to provide members with the tools and relationship building opportunities to grow their Brick and Mortar business. This year, QI chose to develop their Read more about Cigar News: Quality Importers Trading Company (QI) Announces TAA Exclusive Xikar Xi2[…]

Cigar Review: Diesel Atonement TAA Exclusive Box Pressed Toro – Rated 92

Back in October of 2022, Diesel cigars announced their latest Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) exclusive – the Diesel Atonement. The company describes the cigar as unapologetically-bold. In the press release, Justin Andrews noted: “The Diesel story continues to be written, not by AJ and me, but by the Diesel retailers and the fans of Read more about Cigar Review: Diesel Atonement TAA Exclusive Box Pressed Toro – Rated 92[…]

Cigar News: Diesel Introduces TAA Exclusive Atonement

Posted on October 7, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Diesel Atonement is an unapologetically-bold, limited-edition smoke that’s just begun shipping as an exclusive to TAA members. Atonement marks another project in the collaboration between AJ Fernandez and Justin Andrews who created the smoke in response to feedback from leading retailers and Diesel fans. Justin Andrews said: “The Diesel story continues to be written, not Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Introduces TAA Exclusive Atonement[…]

Cigar News – Crowned Heads Announces The Lost Angel – TAA Exclusive 2022

Posted on March 2, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Crowned Heads has announced it’s eighth installment to the annual TAA ESP (Exclusive Series Product) line, ‘The Lost Angel-TAA Exclusive 2022.’ For the second year, The Lost Angel continues the prequel story to ‘The Angels Anvil’ TAA Exclusive that ran from 2014 to 2019, and explores the darker side of the original story’s protagonist. The Read more about Cigar News – Crowned Heads Announces The Lost Angel – TAA Exclusive 2022[…]

Cigar News: TAA Announces 2021 Exclusive Series Product line and New Consumer Website

Posted on March 25, 2021 by bostonjimmie

The Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) hosted their 53rd Annual Meeting and Convention virtually on March 23rd and during the event, the new TAA 2021 Exclusive Series Product line was revealed as well as the unveiling of the new consumer website for the product line taaexclusive.com The new site offers consumers the ability to read Read more about Cigar News: TAA Announces 2021 Exclusive Series Product line and New Consumer Website[…]

Cigar News: TAA Donates $50,000 to PCA to Aid State Advocacy

Posted on January 27, 2021 by bostonjimmie

The Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Board of Directors voted at their Winter Meeting to donate $50,000 to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) to aid in the industry’s growing work in local and state legislation impacting the premium cigar and pipe industry. CA Executive Director Scott Pearce noted: “The PCA would like to thank the Read more about Cigar News: TAA Donates $50,000 to PCA to Aid State Advocacy[…]

Cigar News: TAA Cancels 2021 Annual Meeting and Convention

Posted on January 8, 2021 by bostonjimmie

The Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) has announced today that due to the continued COVID-19 global outbreak, the TAA Board of Directors has cancelled the 2021 annual meeting and convention scheduled to have taken place April 11-15, 2021, in the Dominican Republic at Casa de Campo. The Annual Meeting will now be held virtually on Read more about Cigar News: TAA Cancels 2021 Annual Meeting and Convention[…]

Cigar Review: Montecristo Artisan Series Batch 1 TAA Exclusive – Rated 89

Back in 2018, Altidas U.S.A. announced they would be releasing an exclusive cigar to the members of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) for the 50 year anniversary of the association. The company made the choice to reach into its vault of classic cigars and blends and chose a cigar that they released two years Read more about Cigar Review: Montecristo Artisan Series Batch 1 TAA Exclusive – Rated 89[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces the TAA Exclusive Lost Angel 2020

Posted on March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Even with the TAA Annual Meeting and Convention being canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Associate Members have announced they will be shipping there blend to member shops. One of those is the Lost Angel 2020 by Crowned Heads which is the prequel to The Angels Anvil (2014-19), and explores the darker side Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces the TAA Exclusive Lost Angel 2020[…]

Cigar News: TAA Cancels 2020 Annual Meeting and Convention but Associate Members Still Shipping Blends

Posted on March 26, 2020 by bostonjimmie

The Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) has announced that this year’s annual meeting and convention has been abandoned due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The meeting was originally scheduled for March 22- 26 in Cabo San Lucas Mexico. The association did note, they were considering rescheduling the event, but with the current conditions of the Read more about Cigar News: TAA Cancels 2020 Annual Meeting and Convention but Associate Members Still Shipping Blends[…]

Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Anounces PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua

Posted on March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 by bostonjimmie

You have seen the Stogie Press reviews on the PSyKo SEVEN Maduro and Connecticut over the past years. Now, Ventura Cigars has reached deep into Nicaragua and partnered with Indiana Ortez, a rising cigar industry star, and daughter of tobacco industry icon Omar Ortez. to offer the PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua. Set to debut at TAA Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Anounces PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua[…]

Cigar News: Herrera Esteli Habano Edicion Limitada Lancero Returns to Drew Diplomat Retailers

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by bostonjimmie

Drew Estate announced today, the return of the Herrera Esteli Habano Edicion Limitada Lancero exclusively for Drew Diplomat retailers. The company noted that shipping will begin immediately. This cigar will be showcased to Drew Diplomat retailers attending the TAA Trade show held March 17-21st in Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic. Originally released in 2014, the Read more about Cigar News: Herrera Esteli Habano Edicion Limitada Lancero Returns to Drew Diplomat Retailers[…]

La Palina Bronze Label Cigar Review – A Unique Flavor Journey

Posted on April 23, 2018 by bostonjimmie

Late last year, Bill Paley and his La Palina team got together with Rocky Patel and released another TAA only blend to the market. TAA stands for Tobacconists’ Association of America, which is a group of large and influential retail cigar shop and lounge owners along with a select group of brand owners. Together, the Read more about La Palina Bronze Label Cigar Review – A Unique Flavor Journey[…]