Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

The Great Burger Battle with Michael Herklots

January 7, 2026

What makes a great fast-food burger? Is it the beef, the bun, the nostalgia—or just how it hits at the drive-thru? This week, the Dojo crew is joined by Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego, Nick Libretti from JR ... Read More...

Lure Cigars Adds “The Slim Jim” to Catch & Release Series

Eric Guttormson

January 7, 2026

Press Releases

Lure Cigars has announced the release of The Slim Jim, the latest entry in its ongoing Catch & Release series. The cigar is produced in limited quantities and is positioned as an experimental release designed t... Read More...

J.C. Newman Crafts 1,000 Cigars for Jon Cooper’s Milestone with the Lightning

Eric Guttormson

January 7, 2026

Press Releases

The Tampa Bay Lightning marked a milestone on Tuesday night as head coach Jon Cooper coached his 1,000th game with the franchise. To commemorate the occasion, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. produced 1,000 custom cigars ... Read More...

Alec Bradley Announces 2026 Return of Filthy Hooligan and Shamrock

Eric Guttormson

January 7, 2026

Press Releases

Alec Bradley is once again bringing back its seasonal Filthy Hooligan and Filthy Hooligan Shamrock cigars for a 2026 release, continuing a St. Patrick’s Day tradition that has become familiar to fans of the bra... Read More...

DTT Announces “Friend to Many” Year of the Pausers Release for 2026

Eric Guttormson

January 6, 2026

Press Releases

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has announced details for its 2026 “Year of” project, titled Year of the Pausers – “Friend to Many.” The limited-production release is designed to honor longtime cigar community member... Read More...

CAO Expands Flathead Line with Speed Shop Habano

Eric Guttormson

January 6, 2026

Press Releases

CAO has announced an expansion to its Flathead cigar line with the introduction of Flathead Speed Shop Habano. The new release is scheduled to begin shipping to retailers on February 2, 2026, according to the c... Read More...

Mexican San Andrés Corona Gorda Debuts from Powstanie Cigars

Eric Guttormson

January 6, 2026

Press Releases

Powstanie Cigars has announced the release of a new vitola within its Mexican San Andrés line: the Corona Gorda. Retailers can now place orders, with shipments expected to begin shortly. The Corona Gorda fea... Read More...

Dry January: Flavor Without the Buzz

Eric Guttormson

January 5, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey is back for its 9th season, and with Dry January in full effect, Robby and Randy are on a mission to find big, bold flavor—without the alcohol. Can a non-alcoholic drink deliver the depth and com... Read More...

5 Must-Have Cigars – Smoke Night LIVE

Eric Guttormson

December 31, 2025

Smoke Night Live

On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Master Sensei, Kid Producer Jordan, and Scotty Braband each reveal five cigars that every cigar smoker should always have in their humidor. That’s 15 total smokes the Cigar ... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with Terence Reilly

Eric Guttormson

December 24, 2025

Smoke Night Live

It’s the day after Christmas, and Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf joins Master Sensei and the Dojo crew as we recover from the holiday chaos by building the ultimate S-Tier holiday rankings, stacking every holi... Read More...

Alec Bradley Announces Uncut Series Pairing With Penelope Bourbon

Eric Guttormson

December 18, 2025

Press Releases

Alec Bradley has announced the latest installment in its Uncut Series, this time partnering with Penelope Bourbon for a limited cigar and whiskey pairing. The release marks the eighth batch in the Uncut Series ... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars

Eric Guttormson

December 17, 2025

Smoke Night Live

On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Reinier Lorenzo drops by to visit and vibe. Master Sensei and the Dojo crew Will catch up on all things HVC, old and new. We’ll share Christmas traditions, stories, and ... Read More...

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