Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

Cohiba Extends Weller Collaboration with 2025 Cigar and Accessories

October 10, 2025

Cohiba has announced the 2025 release of Weller by Cohiba, the fifth installment in its ongoing collaboration with Weller Bourbon. This year’s cigar features a USA Broadleaf binder aged in barrels that previous... Read More...

The Vow Expands Collection with 11.25 Release

Eric Guttormson

October 9, 2025

Press Releases

Avowed Cigars has announced the release of its latest addition to The Vow line, the 11.25. This cigar pays tribute to the Grand Robusto vitola with a new twist—incorporating a whole Brazilian Cubra leaf in the ... Read More...

Court Ruling Keeps California UTL Deadline in Effect

Eric Guttormson

October 9, 2025

Press Releases

On October 8, U.S. District Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani denied the premium cigar industry’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) that sought to delay California’s Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL) fili... Read More...

J.C. Newman Navigates California UTL with 163 Filings

Eric Guttormson

October 9, 2025

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has filed applications to register 163 cigars on California’s Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL), while another 35 are exempt because of their wholesale price. In total, 198 of the company’s ci... Read More...

Aganorsa Leaf Submits Product Portfolio for California Compliance

Eric Guttormson

October 9, 2025

Press Releases

Aganorsa Leaf has confirmed that 58 of its cigar products have been submitted to California’s Unflavored Tobacco Listing (UTL) database, a step required under the state’s latest regulatory measures for tobacco ... Read More...

Top 5 Cigar Lounges You Need to Visit – Smoke Night LIVE

Eric Guttormson

October 8, 2025

Smoke Night Live

What makes a cigar lounge truly great? Is it the plush seating, a well-stocked humidor, a full bar with a skilled mixologist, or maybe the perfect location with a breathtaking view? On this episode, Sensei and ... Read More...

Crowned Heads Announces 2025 TAA Exclusive Cigar

Eric Guttormson

October 8, 2025

Press Releases

Crowned Heads has announced the release of its 2025 TAA Exclusive cigar, marking the eleventh entry in the company’s annual series for the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA). This year’s cigar is a 5... Read More...

Plasencia Cigars Launches “Short Smokes” Collection in October

Eric Guttormson

October 7, 2025

Press Releases

Plasencia Cigars has announced the addition of two new compact vitolas to its portfolio, designed for smokers who want a premium experience in a shorter timeframe. The new releases—Reserva Original Corona Corta... Read More...

Cavalier Genève Releases Project Broadleaf Wayfinders in Two Vitolas

Eric Guttormson

October 7, 2025

Press Releases

Cavalier Genève Cigars has announced the third installment in its Project Broadleaf series, called Wayfinders. The new release debuts this week and, for the first time in the line, will be available in two vito... Read More...

Sober October Pairings

Eric Guttormson

October 6, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Lock up the alcohol—it’s Sober October! Okay, maybe we won’t go the whole month, but your Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby and Randy are kicking things off by exploring some of the best non-alcoholic drinks and the p... Read More...

HVC Marks a Decade of Black Friday Cigars with 10th Anniversary Release

Eric Guttormson

October 6, 2025

Press Releases

HVC Cigars is commemorating 10 years of its annual Black Friday release with a special limited-edition cigar arriving this fall. The series, which began in 2015, has become a yearly tradition for the company... Read More...

Room101 Brings Back Namakubi Chingon with New Blend

Eric Guttormson

October 6, 2025

Press Releases

Room101 Cigars is bringing back one of its most recognizable creations, the Namakubi Chingon, this fall. While the name may be familiar to longtime fans of the brand, this release carries a new twist: a reworke... Read More...

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