Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

Event Only ‘Blood Medicine’ Returns from Crowned Heads

May 26, 2022

Crowned Heads has announced the return of 'Blood Medicine' which was originally an event only cigar seven years ago. The new version will be available at designated tobacconist events starting in early June. Cr... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Micky Pegg All Saints Cigars

Eric Guttormson

May 25, 2022

Smoke Night Live

Friday, May 27th, Micky Pegg from All Saints Cigars is in-studio for a special episode of Smoke Night LIVE. All Saints Cigars was the Dojo's Under The Radar Cigar of 2021 and that's due in large part to Micky's... Read More...

The People’s Champ Coming from Punch in Early June

Eric Guttormson

May 25, 2022

Press Releases

A new cigar from Punch called “The People’s Champ,” will ship in early June. The cigar is the result of input from The Punch Brotherhood, an online-based group of Punch brand enthusiasts. The group started coll... Read More...

Red Anchor Revived by United Cigars

Eric Guttormson

May 20, 2022

Press Releases

United Cigars are reviving a brand that was originally trademarked 250 years ago. Red Anchor started as a cigar shop in 1770 and later a cigar brand. The Red Anchor will be on display at this summer's PCA trade... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Bourbon Junkies are Back

Eric Guttormson

May 17, 2022

Smoke Night Live

What is the best bourbon on the shelf right now? Find out on this week's Smoke Night LIVE. Friday, May 20th, it's the return of the Bourbon Junkies. Dan and Sean from the Bourbon Junkies join the show to discu... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Davidoff Anniversario Episode

Eric Guttormson

May 16, 2022

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, May 25th, as we wrap up the shade grown segment this week we search out the best drink pairing for the iconic Davidoff Aniversario. With a gorgeous Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper over all Domin... Read More...

Herrera Estelí Habano and Broadleaf Lancero Set to Return

Eric Guttormson

May 11, 2022

Press Releases

Drew Estate has announced that their 2022 limited edition Herrera Estelí Habano Lancero and Herrera Estelí Connecticut Broadleaf Lancero will be returning soon to participating Drew Diplomat Program cigar selle... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Aganorsa Leaf Signature Series Maduro Episode

Eric Guttormson

May 9, 2022

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, May 11th, this week on Flavor Odyssey we explore the best drink pairing for the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Series Maduro. This is the third stop in the shade grown segment and this time around Robby and... Read More...

Fireball Whisky Flavored Cigars Coming From STG

Eric Guttormson

May 6, 2022

Press Releases

Scandinavian Tobacco Group is announcing a new flavored cigar based on the popular Fireball Whisky brand. The cigar will come in two sizes (cigarillo and corona) and is produced in the Dominican Republic. Initi... Read More...

Exclusive Cuesta-Rey No. 95 Cameroon Now Available at J.C. Newman’s Ybor City Factory

Eric Guttormson

May 5, 2022

Press Releases

J.C. Newman has announced the release of the Cuesta-Rey No. 95 Cameroon cigar as an exclusive at its historic El Reloj cigar factory in Tampa, Florida in celebration of their 127th year. “After the Cuban Em... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Room101 Brand’s Matt Booth

Eric Guttormson

May 4, 2022

Smoke Night Live

Friday, May 6th, Matt Booth from Room101 Brand joins the show to discuss a wide variety of topics regarding the cigar industry, jewelry and gin! Plus we will get some Deep Thoughts from Matt which should be an ... Read More...

Aganorsa Leaf Rebranding Continues with La Validación Series

Eric Guttormson

May 4, 2022

Press Releases

Aganorsa Leaf has been in the process of rebranding and cleaning up the Casa Fernandez brand since Terence Reilly arrived with the company in November 2017. The most dramatic change was the name switch from Cas... Read More...

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