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.
When you hear the phrase hidden gem, you should like of Bright Fire Cigars in Marble Falls, TX. This recently built shop has all you need for a premium smoke in a welcoming, comfortable lounge.
Continue reading Lounge Review: Bright Fire Cigars, Marble FallsWhen you pull into the parking lot of a cigar lounge and see a space reserved for Al Micallef, you know you’ve chosen wisely.
This quaint shop has a few surprises around every corner. Their humidor is small and was not full but we found several cigars we couldn’t get anywhere else. The staff was young but knowledgeable and friendly. The shop looked small but had multiple rooms making it able to hold a large crowd.
Continue reading Lounge Review: AME Cigars, Weatherford
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 The Eiroa Dark originally made its debut in 2019.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).
Don’t let the name Good Karma fool you, it’s not one of “those” tobacco shops, it’s a premium cigar shop you need to visit.
The house, remodeled into a shop boasts a well-stocked humidor, several comfortable lounges and a relaxed feeling.
Continue reading LOUNGE REVIEW: Good Karma Ft. Worth(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.
Continue reading BLK WKS AmbushFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is proud to announce the creation of the Diplomatic Cigar Corps, a project designed to bring together countries’ diplomatic representations in Washington, DC to promote and preserve the premium cigar industry. The Dominican Republic and Honduras will co-chair this initiative.
The Diplomatic Cigar Corps will foster the cultural, social, and economic importance of the premium cigar industry through meetings, discussions and events that will strengthen the relationship between embassy officials from around the world, legislators, and different premium cigar stakeholders. The group will also highlight the benefits of premium cigars in the development of related industries, such as packaging, design and warehousing.
Continue reading PCA Announces the Launch of the Diplomatic Cigar CorpsLAMPERT CIGARS has started shipping its Edición OSCURA for worldwide release. The Edición OSCURA has been first presented at the InterTabac 2022 in Dortmund, Germany.
LAMPERT 1593 EDICION OSCURA is a full-bodied, full flavor cigar and it’s the second maduro cigar in the LAMPERT CIGARS portfolio.
The final day of the 2023 Tobacco Merchants Association (TMA) Conference concluded Wednesday, April 19th, with a keynote address by former director of science at the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), Dr. Todd Cecil.
On Friday, February 24th, FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) announced a major restructuring initiative. This fundamental rethink of the Agency comes in the wake of sustained criticism from industry, public health groups, and judicial pushback, including the recent, CRA spearheaded court loss that is likely to repeal significant regulations on premium cigars.
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