Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

JR Cigar and Casa de Montecristo See New Leadership Under Tabacalera USA Realignment

November 20, 2025

Tabacalera USA has announced adjustments to its leadership structure, aiming to better support its various business units across retail, wholesale, and online cigar sales in the U.S. According to Javier Esta... Read More...

Cavalier Genève Unveils 2025 Prospektor Supremos

Eric Guttormson

November 20, 2025

Press Releases

Cavalier Genève Cigars has announced the 2025 entry in its Limited Release Series: the Prospektor Supremos 4.75x58, a single-size extension based on the company’s Prospektor line. This marks the fourth project ... Read More...

Crowned Heads Rebrands Iconic Jericho Hill Line

Eric Guttormson

November 20, 2025

Press Releases

Crowned Heads has announced a rebranding of its long-standing Jericho Hill line, aligning it with the presentation style seen across several of the company’s other cigars, including Mil Días, La Imperiosa, Broa... Read More...

Powstanie Unveils 2025 War Bear of Mass Destruction

Eric Guttormson

November 20, 2025

Press Releases

Powstanie Cigars has announced the latest release in its War Bear series—the 2025 War Bear of Mass Destruction. The cigar brings back the Wojtek-inspired theme while introducing new packaging and a revised size... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Co. Announces Latest Knight Commander Release

Eric Guttormson

November 20, 2025

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company has announced the 2025 edition of its Tabernacle Knight Commander, a limited annual release tied to a unique historical distinction. The cigar will begin shipping to retailers across th... Read More...

BCA Dissolves and Aligns with Major Trade Groups

Eric Guttormson

November 20, 2025

Press Releases

The Boutique Cigar Association (BCA), founded in 2016 by Dr. Gaby Kafie in response to FDA regulations, has announced it will dissolve as an independent trade group and officially align with the Cigar Associati... Read More...

Deliverance Nocturne Returns with New Vitolas for 2025

Eric Guttormson

November 18, 2025

Press Releases

Black Label Trading Company is preparing to ship its latest batch of Deliverance Nocturne to select retailers next week, marking only the third time the blend has been released since its debut in 2015. The ciga... Read More...

J.C. Newman to Roll Official Cigars for America250 Celebration

Eric Guttormson

November 17, 2025

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. will mark the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary by producing a special run of cigars bearing the official America250 seal. The Tampa-based company has reached an agreement with America25... Read More...

Tennessee Waltz Line Grows for the First Time Since 2014

Eric Guttormson

November 15, 2025

Press Releases

Crowned Heads is expanding one of its most recognizable state-themed cigars. The Tennessee Waltz, a line that’s been limited to a single size since debuting in 2014, is finally getting a broader rollout with th... Read More...

Cavalier Genève Wraps Up Project Broadleaf’s First Year with Cowrider Release

Eric Guttormson

November 14, 2025

Press Releases

Cavalier Genève is closing out its first year of Project Broadleaf with a final 2025 release, the Project Broadleaf Cowrider. The cigar debuts this week and marks the fourth—and last—installment of the rotating... Read More...

Duran Cigars Makes U.S. Comeback, Led by Father-Son Team

Eric Guttormson

November 12, 2025

Press Releases

After several years focused on international growth, Duran Cigars is officially returning to the U.S. market. The company has established new headquarters and a distribution center in Miami’s Little Havana neig... Read More...

Kelner Cigars Marks Henke Kelner’s 80th Birthday with Limited LE 80 Release

Eric Guttormson

November 10, 2025

Press Releases

Kelner Cigars is preparing a special release to close out the year, announcing a limited-edition cigar created to celebrate the 80th birthday of Henke Kelner. The project, called Kelner LE 80, was blended by hi... Read More...

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