Located conveniently on the Central Expressway in Dallas (I-75), Renegade is an upscale lounge that caters to all smokers.
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Lounge Review: Elite Cigars x 2
Elite Cigar has two locations. The original is in Addison, TX. and includes a restaurant with a good bar and includes an outdoor patio.
Continue reading Lounge Review: Elite Cigars x 2Lounge Review: Industrial Cigar, Frisco, Texas
Located north central of the City Of Dallas, Frisco is home to Industrial Cigar Co. The shop sports a large, well-stocked humidor, including a vault area for some of their finer, more high-end cigars.
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Top 25 Cigar Brands of the Decade
by JefSlat
After looking through my cigar reviews of the last decade and considering all cigars gave a rating of 90 or above, I have compiled a list of the Top 25 Cigar Brands of the Decade (2011-2020).
Continue reading Top 25 Cigar Brands of the DecadeLounge Review: Cigar International, The Colony, Texas
One of the infamous Cigar International locations is in The Colony.
Continue reading Lounge Review: Cigar International, The Colony, TexasLounge Review: Underground Cigar, Ft. Worth, Texas
Moving across the street, the new and much larger Underground Cigar was worth the visit.
Continue reading Lounge Review: Underground Cigar, Ft. Worth, TexasThe Number One Nicaraguan Cigar to the World is Now Available. Número Uno: A Taste of Diplomatic Privilege
Número Uno was originally blended for World Leaders. Handed out by Nicaraguan ambassadors on official missions around the world. In 2018, we shared some with media and special audiences and got our highest rating in 50 years. We are now releasing it nationwide as part of Obras Maestras, the designation of our ultra-premium family of cigars.

Southern Draw to Add Rose of Sharon Desert Rose
At the 2019 IPCPR, Southern Draw Cigars will introduce a new addition to the Rose of Sharon premium cigar line. The Desert Rose is described as “a hearty sun-loving cigar that thrives in these hot temperatures.” Continue reading Southern Draw to Add Rose of Sharon Desert Rose
Drew Estate Announces New Contest #DEIPCPR
20 years ago Drew Estate launched the ACID Cigar brand. They describe it as being born in Dumbo, Brooklyn with a raw & honest vision of boundless freedom that combined urban culture, including art, music, and massive style into a disruptive & inspirational product that shook the foundations of traditional cigars & changed the game forever. Envision this … Dude jumps on his motorcycle, wild dreadlocks frolicking in the wind… He arrives at his tropical, magic paradise and proceeds to blaze up his favorite ACID and thinks “fuck it, it’s high time to break free and enjoy my best life.” Continue reading Drew Estate Announces New Contest #DEIPCPR
Oveja Negra Brand Announces its Arrival to the Premium Cigar Industry
PRESS RELEASE
June 24, 2019 —Oveja Negra Brands announces its arrival to the premium cigar industry. Consisting of Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Emilio Cigars, and Dissident, each brand maintains its own unique identity while combining talents and resources to bring a formidable representation and marketing strategy to the cigar world.

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Drew Estate Announces Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos Line Extensions
Drew Estate announced this week the national release of line extensions to both the Fat Bottom Betty and Sweet Jane lines with the introduction of Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos. Fat Bottom Betty Toro and Sweet Jane Dia de los Muertos will be displayed in Drew Estate’s Booth at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow, held June 29-July 2, 2019 in Las Vegas Nevada.
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Dissident Announces Core Line’s “Exciting” launch
Benjamin Holt is excited. That’s not a verb that normally describes the man but this close to his Dissident Cigar brand launch at IPCPR 2019, excited is the only word that fits.

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Limited Edition Undercrown Shade SUPREMA Launches to Retailers Nationwide
Drew Estate announces today the launch of the limited edition Undercrown Shade SUPREMA to Drew Diplomat retailers nationwide. Undercrown Shade SUPREMA will be displayed in Drew Estate’s Booth at the IPCPR Convention and Tradeshow, held June 29-July 2, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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BLTC Announces Viaticum, IPCPR 2019 Exclusive
June 19, 2019 — Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) will be showcasing a new release at this year’s IPCPR in Las Vegas.
LAST RITES VIATICUM will be available to BLTC retailers at this years IPCPR. This is a small batch release offered on a first-come, first-serve basis to retailers attending IPCPR 2019. Shipping will commence this fall.

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Distributed by Ventura Cigars, New Tommy Bahama Collection Announced
June 2019 – In partnership with Island Lifestyle Importers, Ventura Cigar Company is announcing the arrival of the “Hula Paradise Collection” from Tommy Bahama’s cigar accessories collection. The collection will premiere at this year’s International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Emilio Cigars to release Suave and La Musa at IPCPR19
June 18, 2019 — Emilio Cigars is pleased to announce the release of Suave at this year’s IPCPR. Emilio will also be featuring La Musa for shipment later this year. Both are hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.

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Casa Cuevas Cigars to release the Cuevas Reserva
Casa Cuevas Cigars, makers of handmade premium cigars to release the Cuevas Reserva Natural and Cuevas Reserva Maduro at the 2019 IPCPR in Las Vegas. The patriarch of the four-generation tobacco family, Luis Cuevas Sr. originally introduced the Cuevas Reserva brand in the early 2000’s and was limited in availability until now.

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Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Announced
Coming off of the success of their initial release, Alec & Bradley Blind Faith, Alec and Bradley Rubin, the namesakes of father Alan Rubin’s Alec Bradley Cigar Co. announced today the release of their second cigar line- Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper.
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Emilio Cigars AF1 and AF2 Press Release
Emilio Cigars releases into general production the AF1 and AF2; hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
Y.A.Bera shirts take the Guayabera to a modern, comfortable look and feel
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2 Saints Cigar Accessories Show Talent, Style
An Interview with Karl Malone about his La Aurora Barrel Aged

Karl “The Mailman” Malone was at IPCPR promoting his new La
Aurora Barrel Aged by Karl Malone. It was a logical step in his moves to delve into the cigar industry. He and his family launched a retail tobacco store in Ruston, La called Legends Cigar and Vape on June 23rd.
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Emelio Cavatina Toro
This cigar has a dark maduro wrapper with a couple of veins. The bunch is nice and firm. There are coffee and cocoa aromas from the foot. The cold draw is a bit tight. This morning’s beverage is a Chameleon Cold Brew latte. Continue reading Emelio Cavatina Toro
Room 101 San Andreas 808 Gordo
First and foremost I acknowledge that this is not a “new” cigar. I promise to obtain and review a Big Chief Cool Arrow (henh…culero) as soon as possible; however, this cigar is new to me and I want to review it on CW as no one has before. Continue reading Room 101 San Andreas 808 Gordo
