Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

J.C. Newman and United Cigar Announce Limited-Edition Cameroon Firecracker

January 23, 2025

J.C. Newman and United Cigar have partnered to release a limited-edition Cameroon Firecracker, set to launch in late August 2025. This collaboration marks the 60th anniversary of Stanford Newman's introduction ... Read More...

PCA Applauds FDA’s Decision to Withdraw Flavored Cigar Ban

Eric Guttormson

January 23, 2025

Press Releases

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has welcomed the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent decision to withdraw its proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars rule. The move, w... Read More...

Bolivar Cofradia Line Expands with New Gigante Size

Eric Guttormson

January 22, 2025

Press Releases

Bolivar Cigars is adding a new 6 x 60 Gigante size to its Cofradia line, set to begin shipping to retailers in early February. This marks the fifth regular-production vitola in the Cofradia portfolio. The Bo... Read More...

Crowned Heads Unveils Limited Edition Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2025

Eric Guttormson

January 22, 2025

Press Releases

Nashville-based Crowned Heads has announced its first Limited Edition release of 2025 with the Four Kicks Mule Kick LE 2025, marking a bold departure from the traditional Mule Kick blend. This is only the secon... Read More...

Miami Cigar & Co. Ships Tatiana Toros in Three Blends

Eric Guttormson

January 22, 2025

Press Releases

Miami Cigar & Co. has announced that the Tatiana Toros are now shipping to retailers. The cigars will be available in a 6 x 54 Toro size and offered in three blends: Groovy Blue, Chocolate, and Vanilla. Acco... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Royal Rumble II: Battle of the Year-End Lists

Eric Guttormson

January 21, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Let’s get ready to rumble! It’s time for one of the most highly anticipated episodes of the year, where we pit four of the top Cigar-of-the-Year lists against each other in a no-holds-barred battle royale. The ... Read More...

Quality Importers Introduces New Cigar Caddy 10-Count Tackle Box

Eric Guttormson

January 21, 2025

Press Releases

Quality Importers (QI) has announced the launch of the Cigar Caddy® 10-Count Tackle Box, a new addition to its Cigar Caddy® product line. This travel humidor offers enhanced storage capacity and functionality t... Read More...

GPC Appoints Jaime Flórez-Estrada as Global Chief Growth Officer

Eric Guttormson

January 21, 2025

Press Releases

Global Premium Cigars (GPC) has announced the appointment of Jaime Flórez-Estrada as its Global Chief Growth Officer. Jaime has 25 years of experience in the tobacco industry, including leadership roles at Drew... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey Cigars of the Year Espinosa Sumatra graphic

Flavor Odyssey – Espinosa Sumatra Pairing

Eric Guttormson

January 20, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey Season 8 is now in full swing, and we kick off the first segment by exploring pairings for five cigars from our 2024 Year-End list. All the featured cigars are included in the Smoke Inn COTY samp... Read More...

United Cigars Unveils Limited-Edition Micallef Black Firecracker for July 4th

Eric Guttormson

January 20, 2025

Press Releases

United Cigars has officially announced the highly anticipated 2025 Firecracker release: Micallef Black Firecracker. This bold, limited-edition cigar celebrates the spirit of independence with a powerful smoking... Read More...

Maya Selva Cigars Celebrates 30 Years with New Factory Opening in Honduras

Eric Guttormson

January 20, 2025

Press Releases

Maya Selva Cigars (MSC) marks a milestone as it celebrates its 30th anniversary with the grand opening of the Fábrica de Puros MSC in Danlí, El Paraíso. For three decades, MSC has been a leader in the premiu... Read More...

Alec Bradley Launches Exclusive Cigar & Bourbon Pairing with Green River Distillery

Eric Guttormson

January 17, 2025

Press Releases

Premium cigar brand Alec Bradley has teamed up with Green River Distillery and Justins’ House of Bourbon to unveil a limited-edition release in its Uncut Series. The new pairing features the Alligator Char Whit... Read More...

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