Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

Cohiba Announces 2025 Release of Spectre Limited Edition

June 17, 2025

Cohiba is preparing to ship the 2025 edition of its ultra-premium Spectre cigar to select retailers starting June 16. The limited release is noted for its rare tobaccos, distinctive construction, and unique pac... Read More...

Patina y Viso Unveil Verdigris Cigar Collaboration

Eric Guttormson

June 17, 2025

Press Releases

Patina y Viso have introduced their first collaborative cigar, Verdigris, marking the start of a project named Patina y Viso Horny. The partnership between Mo Maali and Tyler Jeffery began with a chance meeting... Read More...

Lure Cigars Announces 2025 Release of “The Last Cast”

Eric Guttormson

June 17, 2025

Press Releases

Lure Cigars has revealed details for the 2025 edition of "The Last Cast," a limited-edition cigar honoring the late Lou Cross Jr., father of brand owner Lou Cross. This marks the second annual release of the ci... Read More...

New Tooth and Bear Cigar Debuts at Colorado Lounge

Eric Guttormson

June 17, 2025

Press Releases

Black Works Studio introduced Tooth and Bear, a new cigar exclusive to Tooth & Bear Cigar Lounge in Woodland Park, Colorado. Crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua, the cigar is a collaboration bet... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Manhattan Variations

Eric Guttormson

June 16, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

In this four-episode segment, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs explore classic cocktail recipes, creating new variations designed to pair perfectly with a premium cigar. This week, they tackle th... Read More...

Casa Carrillo Releases 2025 Pledge of Allegiance Cigar

Eric Guttormson

June 13, 2025

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo has introduced the third annual Pledge of Allegiance cigar, a limited-edition release that honors American heritage. This year’s cigar features a new blend and will be available only through selec... Read More...

West Tampa Tobacco Company Releases Dark Time Cigar

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2025

Press Releases

West Tampa Tobacco Company has announced that its new cigar, Dark Time, has shipped to U.S. retailers and will soon be available internationally. Introduced at the PCA Show in New Orleans earlier this year, Dar... Read More...

George Rico Joins PCA Board of Directors

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2025

Press Releases

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has appointed George Rico of Gran Habano to its Board of Directors, filling the associate member position vacated by Max Bichler, who recently resigned from both the PCA boar... Read More...

Lost and Found Cigars Announces Give A F*CK Cigar for Charity

Eric Guttormson

June 11, 2025

Press Releases

Robert Caldwell and Lost and Found Cigars have unveiled their latest release, the Give A F*CK cigar, a robusto designed to make a difference. This 5” x 50 cigar comes in paper-wrapped bundles of 10, priced at a... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – King of the Ring, Celebrity Cigar Brand Bracket Challenge

Eric Guttormson

June 11, 2025

Smoke Night Live

What is the most exciting cigar brand represented by a celebrity? In this episode, the Dojo crew, joined by co-host Juan Cancel and special guest William 'Cigar Coop' Cooper, will crown the King of the Ring—the... Read More...

Outcast Cigars Begins Shipping to Retailers

Eric Guttormson

June 11, 2025

Press Releases

Outcast Cigars, a new premium cigar brand, has started shipping to retailers. The brand aims to appeal to those who value individuality and independence. Outcast Cigars uses a Brazilian Cubra wrapper, a hybr... Read More...

Powstanie SBC24 Begins Shipping

Eric Guttormson

June 10, 2025

Press Releases

Powstanie Cigars has begun shipping its limited SBC24 release to retailers who placed orders during this year’s premium cigar trade show. The SBC24 marks the latest installment in the brand’s Small Batch Cod... Read More...

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