Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

General Cigar Collaborates with Napa Winery on New Macanudo

September 30, 2022

General Cigar Company have announced that they have collaborated with Napa Valley-based, boutique winery Flint Knoll to create a limited-edition Macanudo. The Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll, is a cigar tha... Read More...

Joya de Nicaragua Announces “El Cumiche”

Eric Guttormson

September 29, 2022

Press Releases

Five years after the original release the newest edition to the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco Década series has been announced. Named "El Cumiche" is the 6th vitola to celebrate Joya de Nicaragua’s 50th anniversary. ... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Cigar First Impressions

Eric Guttormson

September 28, 2022

Smoke Night Live

September 30th 2022 - it's time to speed date some premium cigars. That's right folks it's the 8th edition of our famous First Impressions show. Our panel consists of Randy Griggs (Flavor Odyssey host), Emmett ... Read More...

Partagas Añejo Second Round Shipping Soon

Eric Guttormson

September 27, 2022

Press Releases

General Cigar Company have announced that Partagas will soon ship this year’s second allotment of “Añejo,” a cigar named for the aged wrapper tobaccos that define its appearance and attributes. Shipping to r... Read More...

Asylum Devil’s Night Already Shipping

Eric Guttormson

September 27, 2022

Press Releases

Asylum Cigars have announced they have already begun shipping Devil's Night a limited cigar that highlights an event called Devil’s Night. The event which originates in Detroit, Michigan occurs the night before... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Oktoberfest Week Three – Oktoberfest Festbier

Eric Guttormson

September 26, 2022

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, September 28th, It's stop number three on the FLavor Odyssey Oktoberfest celebration. This week your hosts Robby and Randy will be pairing cigars with Oktoberfest Festbier. Grab a cigar and a beer an... Read More...

Final Diesel Sunday Gravy “Porcellino” Ships October 3rd

Eric Guttormson

September 26, 2022

Press Releases

General Cigar Company has announced the sixth and final Diesel Sunday Gravy expression which is named "Porcellino". The final course will ship to brick and mortar retailers on October 3. The blend is named a... Read More...

JFR Mi Favorito Announced from Aganorsa Leaf

Eric Guttormson

September 23, 2022

Press Releases

Aganorsa Leaf have announced they are adding a new size to the original JFR brand portfolio: Mi Favorito. Measuring 5 x 70 and featuring a pigtail, Mi Favorito will be produced in both the Corojo and Maduro exp... Read More...

El Titán de Bronze to Produce 8th Street for La Gloria Cubana

Eric Guttormson

September 22, 2022

Press Releases

General Cigar Company has announced that La Gloria Cubana is set to release a cigar developed in collaboration with the family-owned El Titán de Bronze Cigar Factory. Created to honor La Gloria’s roots in Mi... Read More...

Crowned Heads Four Kicks Capa Especial Lancero LE 2022 Slated for October

Eric Guttormson

September 21, 2022

Press Releases

Crowned Heads have announced the Four Kicks Capa Especial Lancero LE 2022, which is the first lancero it has produced since the Four Kicks Maduro Lancero in 2018. "We're extremely excited to bring the Capa E... Read More...

Weller by Cohiba Now Features Barrel-Aged Tobacco

Eric Guttormson

September 21, 2022

Press Releases

Cohiba has announced they will be releasing a second iteration of Weller by Cohiba. This time around the Cohiba blend will be made with bourbon barrel-aged tobacco. Developed in partnership with Weller Bourbon,... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Luciano Meirelles

Eric Guttormson

September 20, 2022

Smoke Night Live

September 23rd 2022 - this week on Smoke Night we are joined by Luciano Meirelles of the newly rebranded Luciano Cigars. After news broke last week that Crowned Heads and ACE Prime were parting ways further new... Read More...

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