Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

Smoke Night LIVE with Reinier Lorenzo of HVC Cigars

December 17, 2025

On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Reinier Lorenzo drops by to visit and vibe. Master Sensei and the Dojo crew Will catch up on all things HVC, old and new. We’ll share Christmas traditions, stories, and ... Read More...

Indianapolis’ Blend Bar Rebrands Lounge Under the Atabey Name

Eric Guttormson

December 16, 2025

Press Releases

Indianapolis’ Blend Bar has officially rebranded its cigar lounge under the Atabey name following a new collaboration between United Cigars and Selected Tobacco. The move brings Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacc... Read More...

Aganorsa Leaf Adds Supreme Leaf Toro 109 for 2026 Release

Eric Guttormson

December 15, 2025

Press Releases

Aganorsa Leaf is adding a new size to its Supreme Leaf portfolio, announcing the upcoming release of the Supreme Leaf Toro 109. The 6 x 52 vitola is slated to open for retailer orders in January and ship in Feb... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey Best Pairings of 2025

Eric Guttormson

December 15, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

It's the final episode of Flavor Odyssey for the year, and you know what that means—it's time to crown the best cigar-and-drink pairings of 2025. Your Flavor Odyssey hosts will each reveal their top three pairi... Read More...

General Cigar Announces Two Holiday Releases from Cohiba/Weller and M by Macanudo

Eric Guttormson

December 12, 2025

Press Releases

As the holiday season approaches, General Cigar Co. is rolling out two limited-edition releases aimed at very different corners of the premium cigar world. Cohiba is extending its ongoing collaboration with Wel... Read More...

Aladino Launches First Zodiac Release with 2026 Year of the Horse Edition

Eric Guttormson

December 11, 2025

Press Releases

Aladino is marking the upcoming Lunar New Year with a new limited edition tied to the Chinese Zodiac. The Year of the Horse 2026 cigar is the first entry in what the company says will be an ongoing Zodiac-theme... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE With Robert Caldwell

Eric Guttormson

December 10, 2025

Smoke Night Live

It’s been nearly two years since Laudisi Enterprises acquired Caldwell Cigars and Lost & Found, and plenty has happened behind the scenes since that announcement. On this week’s episode, Robert Caldwell joins t... Read More...

J.C. Newman Begins Shipping Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor

Eric Guttormson

December 10, 2025

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co., which marks its 130th year in 2025, has begun distributing a special-edition Diamond Crown 130th Anniversary Humidor to select retailers across the country. The limited run includes 130 h... Read More...

Española Cigars Introduces Holiday 6-Pack Sampler Featuring Full Core Line

Eric Guttormson

December 10, 2025

Press Releases

Española Cigars has announced a new limited seasonal offering: the Española Holiday 6-Pack Sampler. The release arrives ahead of the winter gift-giving season and brings together two cigars from each of the bra... Read More...

We Built Perfect Pairings with Only 3 Ingredients

Eric Guttormson

December 8, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

KISS—Keep it simple, stupid—works for a lot of things in life, but does it hold up in the world of cocktails and cigar pairings? This week on Flavor Odyssey, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs explore whether a s... Read More...

La Flor Dominicana and Tobacconist of Greenwich Team Up for Rare Finds Debut

Eric Guttormson

December 4, 2025

Press Releases

The Tobacconist of Greenwich and La Flor Dominicana (LFD) have announced a new partnership built around limited-production projects and a curated event experience. The collaboration introduces the first install... Read More...

J.C. Newman Ships Historic Sarzedas Brand After 125 Years

Eric Guttormson

December 4, 2025

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping a revived version of Sarzedas, a cigar brand that traces its origins back to 1900. Once known as “The Aromatic Cigar,” the name reenters the market more than a century l... Read More...

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