AJ Fernandez to Distribute Viva La Vida Cigars

September 14, 2019

Today AJ Fernandez announced it will not only manufacture Viva La Vida cigars, but also distribute the brand as well. Former New York City cigar retailers Billy and Gus Fakih released the brand in March and ha... Read More...

Drew Newman’s U.S. Small Business Administration Testimony

Eric Guttormson

September 12, 2019

News, Press Releases

Today at the U.S. Small Business Administration hearing in Washington D.C. Drew Newman of J.C. Newman gave testimony asking that the FDA reconsider regulating premium cigars. You can read his entire testimony b... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with Guest Scott Pearce

Eric Guttormson

September 12, 2019

Smoke Night Live

Friday, September 13th on Smoke Night LIVE we interview Scott Pearce the Executive Director of the Premium Cigar Association formerly the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR). On... Read More...

A Flavor Odyssey – BLTC Morphine & Founders Breakfast Stout

Eric Guttormson

September 11, 2019

Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, September 11th, it's the second episode of "A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey," the new Cigar Dojo video podcast, featuring Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs. On this week's episode, Robby and Randy tackle the... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE from seed to Héctor

Eric Guttormson

September 4, 2019

Smoke Night Live

Friday, September 6th on Smoke Night LIVE we welcome back out good friend Héctor J. Alfonso Sr. from Espinosa Premium Cigars. On this episode we trace Héctor's roots to get the entire story of how and why he be... Read More...

A Flavor Odyssey – Arturo Fuente Añejo & Anchor Porter

Eric Guttormson

September 3, 2019

Flavor Odyssey

Wednesday, September 4th, it's the first official episode of "A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey," the new Cigar Dojo video podcast, featuring Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs. On this week's episode, Robby and Randy tac... Read More...

Davidoff of Geneva USA Names New Marketing and Commercial Heads

Eric Guttormson

September 3, 2019

Press Releases

Davidoff of Geneva has announced two changes effective today: Lana Fraser, Director Brand Marketing, has been appointed Director, Head of Marketing for Davidoff of Geneva Americas. Jeffrey Guagliardo, Director ... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with CRUX Cigars errrrrr Cigar Coop

Eric Guttormson

August 26, 2019

Smoke Night Live

Friday, August 30th on Smoke Night LIVE, our guest was scheduled to be Casey Haugen from CRUX Cigars, but he ungraciously cancelled on us at the last moment—clearly an un unprofessional move. In his place, Will... Read More...

CigarCon 2020 Cancelled

Eric Guttormson

August 21, 2019

Press Releases

In a not-so-shocking press release, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced that plans for CigarCon, a consumer event held in conjunction with its annual convention and trade show, will not take place... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE Cavalcade of Stars

Eric Guttormson

August 20, 2019

Smoke Night Live

Thursday August 22nd is a very special edition of Smoke Night LIVE and it's a little something we like to call.... CAVALCADE of STARS! Yes folks it's that time of year for the annual Rocky Mountain Cigar Festiv... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE Summer Favorites – Some Are Not

Eric Guttormson

August 14, 2019

Smoke Night Live

Friday August 16th on Smoke Night LIVE and welcome in our good friend Nick Libretti from JR Cigar as our special guest. As summer winds down we will discuss some of our favorite things from summer 2019 as well ... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE 2 for 1 Night

Eric Guttormson

August 7, 2019

Smoke Night Live

Friday August 9th is a special episode of Smoke Night LIVE because you will get two shows for the price of one! Yes that's right folks the first half of the show will feature a HUGE announcement with special gu... Read More...

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