Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

Smoke Night LIVE – Bourbon Junkies are Back

May 17, 2022

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...

Second Hyena From Black Works Studio Ships This Month

Eric Guttormson

May 3, 2022

Press Releases

Black Works Studio has announced the 2nd release of Hyena, once again produced in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. The Hyena is a Limited Edition that will be shipping to select BLK WKS retailers th... Read More...

Texas Cigar Festival Returns May 14th

Eric Guttormson

May 3, 2022

Press Releases

Casa de Montecristo have announced the annual Texas Cigar Festival will be returning to Houston, Texas this year on May 14 from 5 pm to 9 pm at a new venue – Houston’s NRG Park. Presented by Casa de Montec... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Drew Estate Undercrown Shade Episode

Eric Guttormson

May 2, 2022

A Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, May 4th, Flavor Odyssey hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs continue the shade portion of season four. This week we find the best drink pairing for the Drew Estate Undercrown Shade. Showti... Read More...

Drew Estate Vehemently Opposes the FDA’s Intent to Ban all Flavored Cigars

Eric Guttormson

April 28, 2022

Press Releases

Drew Estate has issued a statement in response to the FDA's intent to ban flavored cigars in which they vehemently oppose such regulations. In the statement Drew Estate argues there is a "near-vacuum of scienti... Read More...

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