June 20, 2023 — Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is thrilled to announce the debut of new vitolas for several of its core line products at this year’s PCA trade show in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit Booth #15084 to see the display.
Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), in partnership with its member tobacconists of Nevada, is pleased to announce that Governor Joe Lombardo has signed A.B. 232 sponsored by Assemblymen Brian Hibbetts and Duy Nguyen, calling for a fifty-cent tax cap on the sale of premium cigars.
New England Cigar Militia/Rockefeller release first collaboration.
We are thrilled to inform you that the New England Cigar Militia and Rockefeller Cigars will release their debut collaboration.
Continue reading New England Cigar Militia New Release(Tamboril, Dominican Republic) – Artista Cigars, formerly El Artista Cigars, begins shipping Artista Series Cigars to U.S. Retailers today, June 15, 2023. The Artista Series is Artista Cigars flagship brand and represents years of dedication to make blends that represent the company’s new direction.
ALMA DEL FUEGO CORTEZ IS NOW SHIPPING
(Miami, Florida) June 14, 2023- Plasencia 1865, a world-leading premium tobacco grower Established in 1865, announces that the Plasencia TAA Exclusive Alma Del Fuego Cortez is now shipping to retailers nationwide. The Alma del Fuego Cortez is the first ever Plasencia exclusive for the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). The Plasencia Alma Del Fuego blend earned the ranking of no. 13 in Cigar Aficionado Magazine’s 2019 Top 25 Cigars of the Year. The TAA version of the Alma Del Fuego will come in a limited production 5.7 X 56 Figurado.
Continue reading PLASENCIA 1865 TAA EXCLUSIVEHudson, NH – Previously revealed in January, the E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker is now shipping to United Firecracker Retailers. In 2007, the Firecracker line was born. The first cigar on the market with a long piece of tobacco at the head shaped like a ‘wick’ or ‘fuse’ to capture its name;
Firecracker. After a few years on the market, the limited release firecrackers came to life as United Cigars collaborated with a new manufacturer every year to create a celebration cigar for our nation’s
Independence Day. This year, United Cigars has partnered with E.P. Carrillo to create the Pledge Firecracker.
Ellington, Connecticut 06.12.23 – Foundation Cigar Company, an esteemed producer of premium cigars, is delighted to announce the opening of its new office situated in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley tobacco-growing region. The new office is located on the sprawling 300-acre farm owned by Dunn & Foster in Ellington, Connecticut.
DENVER, CO (Wednesday, June 9, 2023) —— Coming together for the first time, Cigar Dojo and Fratello Cigars have collaborated on the
limited-edition After BurnR cigar —— a special project with deep ties
to each entity’s unique histories.
Hudson, NH – What happens when the 5 year aged Atabey Dioses cigars are aged for twice as long? That was what Nelson Alfonso wanted to know, and he now has his answer. At this year’s PCA Trade Show in Las
Vegas, United Cigars, distributors of Selected Tobacco products including Atabey, will make available the limited edition 10-Year, Extra Aged Atabey Dioses for the first time.
June 6, 2023 — 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 Esteli, Nicaragua.
May 30, 2023– C.L.E. Cigar Company announces that the TAA exclusive Eiroa Dark 11/18 is now shipping! The Eiroa Dark originally made its debut in 2019. What separates the TAA Exclusive is that it will come in the Eiroa family’s signature 11/18 size. Only five hundred boxes were created.
Hudson, NH – Alfonso Gran Selección will be released at PCA 2023 in Las Vegas. The Alfonso Gran Selección is the sequel to the highly rated Alfonso Añejo that debuted at last year’s PCA show to much fanfare. Alfonso Gran Selección features an oily, rich Ecuadorian Habano wrapper cloaked over Dominican and Nicarguan fillers that provide a darker flavor profile than its predecessor. The Alfonso Gran Selección will be available in five sizes; Exclusivos (6 x 54 Torpedo), Preciosos (7 1/2 x 40), Estelares (5 1/2 x 54), Enormes (6 1/2 x 60), and Grandiosos (8 x 50).
(Miami, Florida) May 22, 2023, Santana Cigars &Co. announces the release of the Santana 1997 Series. The Santana 1997 Series is composed of different three blends. Santana Cigars Co. made its debut as a company in January 2023. Owner of Santana Cigars, Andy Santana, felt it was the right time to release this series of cigars which have been years in the making. Santana Cigars made its debut this past January with the Santana San Andres.
Andy Santana, who owns two cigar shops in Miami (Absolute Cigars) featured three house blends which were popular with his patrons. After years of tinkering with the blends Andy is ready to make them available nationally. The Santana Series features three distinct blends. The year 1997 is significant as it was the year in where Absolute Cigars Shop opened its doors.
Continue reading SANTANA CIGARS LAUNCHES THE SANTANA 1997 SERIES OF CIGARSLAMPERT CIGARS has begun shipping the updated “EL GRINGO”, a 5 x 50 ROBUSTO, to retailers. While the box and the cigar band have changed, the blend remains the same.
West Tamp Tobacco Company is excited to announce that West Tampa Red has shipped and is available both in the US and international markets. “West Tampa Tobacco Co. continues to focus on serving the global cigar community. It is important that we take a global approach when blending our cigars and ensuring our cigars are available to all markets”, said Gus Martinez, President & co-owner.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) expressed to the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC), our concerns over the proposed Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practice (TPMP) rule by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
With a medium box press and the tradition of the Murcialago heritage, I expect a great cigar. The wrapper is dark San Andreas and the binder and filler are Nicaraguan. From the foot I can smell the earth and oak common to Nicaraguan cigars, but I detect something more. The cool draw is perfect, also showing off its Nicaraguan pedigree. A Real Ale Black Quad Trappist-style ale that has excellent malty flavors with some coffee notes is tonight’s beverage. I think it will be a good pairing.
Ocala, FL – Operation: Cigars For Warriors recently received a massive donation of cigars to support its ongoing mission. “Caldwell Smokes for the Troops” 5-packs of cigars totaling 14,000 sticks were received at CFW’s distribution center operation.
As an extension of their Highclere Castle line, Foundation has released the Sentejer, a long perfecto. The wrapper is seventh-priming Ecuadoran Habano leaf over a Brazilian Mata Fina binder. The filler is an undisclosed blend. The cigar is dark and lightly oily. The cold draw is perfect. Tonight’s beverage is a Real Ale Black Quad Trappist style ale.
Hudson, NH – Atabey Black Ritos is coming to market in the latter half of 2023. After going through Selected
Tobacco owner Nelson Alfonso’s five year aging process, the cigars are now ready to be enjoyed in United Cigar Lounges across the US. Launched as an NFT in 2021, Atabey Black Ritos was the first NFT cigar in the world, limited to 25 single cigar and 10 boxes as unique digital images. The Atabey Black Ritos NFT sales proceeds were raised for Cigar Rights of the World, and now the cigar will be featured at PCA 2023 in Las Vegas, NV with a scheduled ship time to retailers in December 2023.
Hudson, NH – United Cigars is proud to announce the opening of a new flagship lounge, The Red Anchor Lounge at Two Guys Smoke Shop Nashua. Over the past several years, retailers around the United States have partnered with United Cigars to have a branded lounge at their store, and Nashua was a perfect location to drop anchor.
The Ozgener Family, founders of the CAO brand, are back in the cigar business, working alongside Crowned Heads. This is a good looking short robusto with a medium dark wrapper and a soft box press. The cold draw is perfect. Tonight’s beverage is a 903 Brewers Dice Goblin Imperial Cream Stout Ale. the wrapper is a dark sumatran and the fillers are Nicaraguan.
The initial flavor profile notes are earthy with cedar undertones. The ale is a bit too sweet, but not enough to ruin the cigar. The ash is mottled grey and solid. The burn is even.
On a side note, this is a pretty short cigar for how much band is present. I’m going to have to peel off before the end of the first third. Fortunately it peeled off with no damage to the wrapper.
In the first third the earth base and cedar notes continue with yeast-roll flavors sneaking in from the side. A trace of spice also appears, and I think it will grow. The ash remains solid and the burn remains even.
During the second third, I am drinking the beer sparingly to avoid missing tobacco flavors on the palate. The spice notes remain subtle, even in the retrohale. Ash and burn remain good.
The Ale is Butter Cream and Whipped Cream flavored, and I was a bit leery, but it is actually working. The cigar flavors are pushing through the sweetness.
Approaching the final third the ash is splaying on the end but still not dropping off. The flavor profile is rounding out nicely. This is a medium bodied cigar. The ash and burn speak well for the construction. The spice never develops past a light white pepper note.
Overall a very satisfying short smoke with good complexity. I would recommend a lighter/less flavored beverage.
This one earns 9.4/10 points for being very smooth and consistent. Joe Bob says check it out.
Hudson, NH – Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco is introducing the Atabey Limited Edition Humidor for PCA 2023. Each luxury humidor with gold trim and black gloss finish contains sixty Atabey cigars, five of each size in the portfolio. The sizes included are Hechizos 4 x 40, Divinos 4 2/5 x 50, Idolos 4 x 55, Brujos 5 x 52, Sabios 5 1/4 x 52, Delirios 5 3/4 x 55, Duendes 6 1/8 x 54 (Torpedo), Spiritus 7 x 40, Ritos 6 1/8 x 55,
Misticos 6 3/4 x 56, Dioses 8 x 50, and Benditos 7 1/4 x 58.
April 25, 2023 — Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is pleased to announce the release of AMBUSH, a collection of its Tiger Series: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.
AMBUSH will be available at select BLK WKS retailer events beginning this month.
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