General Adds Connecticut to Chillin’ Moose Family

February 1, 2023

General Cigar Co. have announced a new line extension in the Chillin' Moose family with a Connecticut called Shady Moose featuring an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper. Shipping to retailers on March 1, S... Read More...

Santana Cigar Company Announced

Eric Guttormson

January 31, 2023

Press Releases

A new brand has been announced in the premium cigar market headed by Andy Santana and carries his namesake: Santana Cigar Company. The initial offering for the company will be the Santana San Andres which was a... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Gin & Tonic Redux Episode

Eric Guttormson

January 30, 2023

Flavor Odyssey

February 1st, 2023, It's a WILDCARD edition of Flavor Odyssey and on this show your hosts Robby and Randy will be revisiting a Gin & Tonic cocktail. In season 2 Robby gave a thumbs down to his RoMa Craft Ba... Read More...

Espinosa’s Knuckle Sandwich “55” to Commemorate Guy Fieri’s 55th Birthday

Eric Guttormson

January 27, 2023

Press Releases

Espinosa Premium Cigars have announced the release of the limited Knuckle Sandwich “55” cigar. This cigar was made to commemorate Guy Fieri’s 55th birthday and was debuted at his birthday party this weekend. A ... Read More...

Altered Blends and Vitolas set for TPE from United Cigars

Eric Guttormson

January 26, 2023

Press Releases

United Cigars have announced their flagship line has gone from Box-Pressed to a Round vitola and have sourced different aged Dominican tobaccos to alter the profile. The United Cigars Natural and Maduro Lines w... Read More...

J.C. Newman Shipping Iconic Vintage Cigar Ashtray

Eric Guttormson

January 26, 2023

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping its new Vintage Ashtray. Inspired by New York City’s legendary Stork Club, these new ceramic ashtrays are handcrafted and hand painted. They are now shipping to premium ... Read More...

Smoke Night Live – Cigar Retail State of the Union

Eric Guttormson

January 25, 2023

Smoke Night Live

This week on Smoke Night LIVE Abe Dababneh from Smoke Inn, Nick Libretti from JR Cigar and Scott Braband from Trinity Cigar Mobile Lounge join the show to discuss the state of cigar retailing in the current mar... Read More...

E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker Shipping in June 2023

Eric Guttormson

January 25, 2023

Press Releases

United Cigars have announced they will release a Firecracker version of the E.P. Carrillo Pledge which was Cigar Dojo's top cigar in 2020. Since 2010, United Cigars has collaborated annually with fellow cigar m... Read More...

Double Robusto Oliva Serie V Melanio Headed to Casa de Montecristo

Eric Guttormson

January 25, 2023

Press Releases

Casa de Montecristo have announced they will be offering an exclusive vitola of the popular Oliva Serie V Melanio. The 5x54 Double Robusto will be offered in 10 count boxes and retail for $11.75 per cigar. Limi... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Florida Sun Grown Episode

Eric Guttormson

January 23, 2023

Flavor Odyssey

January 25th, 2022, It's the final episode of Flavor Odyssey's Born in the USA segment featuring cigars that have close ties to the good ol' USA. This week your hosts seek the best drink pairing for the Drew Es... Read More...

Artesano Del Tobacco Annouce EL Pulpo

Eric Guttormson

January 23, 2023

Press Releases

Artesano Del Tobacco have announced a new cigar named EL Pulpo Cigars which means “The octopus” in english. EL Pulpo cigars will be Packaged in Ten-count boxes the cigars will come in box-pressed sizes: Robusto... Read More...

Casa De Ortez Announced

Eric Guttormson

January 19, 2023

Press Releases

Indiana Ortez, the youngest of the third generation of the Ortez tobacco family based in Condega, Nicaragua, has announced her launching of Casa De Ortez, a company celebrating the quality and experience of Nic... Read More...

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