Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

Smoke Night LIVE – A Cigar for Every Occasion

January 15, 2025

What’s the right cigar for a wedding? A funeral? Or even a Star Wars cosplay convention? We’ll answer these questions and many more on this week’s episode of Smoke Night LIVE! Juan Cancel and Nick Libretti join... Read More...

HVC Expands HOT CAKE Line with Two New Limited-Edition Sizes

Eric Guttormson

January 15, 2025

Press Releases

HVC Cigars has announced the expansion of its HOT CAKE line with the introduction of two new sizes: Gran Torpedo (5 ½ x 56) and Coronas Gigantes (6 7/8 x 50). The new offerings feature a Connecticut Broadleaf w... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Non-Alcoholic Cigar Pairings

Eric Guttormson

January 13, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

It's Dry January—a yearly campaign encouraging people to take a break from alcohol for the entire month. While we might not commit to going dry for a full month, your hosts, Robby Ras and Randy Griggs, are on a... Read More...

Vintage Cigar Lounge Opens in Dubai’s Al Barsha District

Eric Guttormson

January 13, 2025

Press Releases

Vintage Cigar Group has officially launched its first Dubai location with the opening of Vintage Cigar Lounge Dubai in the upscale Al Barsha district. Strategically situated between the Mall of the Emirates and... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – 2024 Cigar of the Year Awards

Eric Guttormson

January 8, 2025

Smoke Night Live

And the winners are in! It’s time to reveal the recipients of our Cigar of the Year Exceptional Awards. Who will take home the honors for Best Under the Radar, Value-Priced Cigar, Best Packaging, Person of the ... Read More...

Punch Rare Corojo Becomes Regular Line, Adds New Box-Pressed Size for 2025

Eric Guttormson

January 7, 2025

Press Releases

Punch Cigars has announced that its Rare Corojo blend, previously released annually in limited quantities, will now become a regular-production offering. The popular medium-bodied cigar features an Ecuadorian S... Read More...

Tatuaje Releases Limited Edition Boris Karloff Cigars

Eric Guttormson

January 7, 2025

Press Releases

Tatuaje has announced the release of its Boris Karloff cigar, based on the 2020 Karloff blend. The 5 5/8 x 49 vitola features an Ecuador Sumatra wrapper and is packaged in 20-count boxes, priced at $15 per ciga... Read More...

La Aurora Relaunches 100 Años Cigar in the U.S. with Redesigned Packaging

Eric Guttormson

January 7, 2025

Press Releases, TPE

La Aurora USA has announced the relaunch of its La Aurora 100 Años cigar in the U.S. market, featuring a new box design. The revamped product will debut at the Total Product Expo (TPE) 2025 in Las Vegas. Origin... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Season 8 Overview

Eric Guttormson

January 6, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey is gearing up for its exciting 8th season! In this kickoff episode, hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs will unveil all the details of what’s in store for the upcoming season. From thrilling new the... Read More...

West Tampa Tobacco Company Ships Circle of Life Cigars

Eric Guttormson

January 3, 2025

Press Releases

West Tampa Tobacco Company has announced the launch of its Circle of Life cigar line, which will begin shipping on January 6, 2025. The new product will be available in both U.S. and international markets. T... Read More...

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Launches 2025 José Gaspar Cigar in Celebration of Tampa Traditions

Eric Guttormson

January 3, 2025

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has announced the release of its 2025 José Gaspar cigar, a tribute to Tampa’s dual traditions of cigars and the annual Gasparilla pirate festival. The limited-edition cigar, handcrafted by... Read More...

CAO Announces Return of Limited-Edition Amazon Basin Cigar

Eric Guttormson

January 2, 2025

Press Releases

CAO has announced the 2025 re-release of its Amazon Basin cigar, crafted with rare tobacco sourced from the Amazon Rainforest. Originally launched in 2014, the cigar features the unique "Bragança" tobacco, grow... Read More...

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