Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

Ferio Tego Expands Metropolitan Host Line with Boxed Hudson

September 25, 2025

Ferio Tego has expanded its Metropolitan Host portfolio by adding the Hudson size (6” x 50 Toro) in both Natural and Maduro to 18-count boxes. The Hudson was previously only available in Fresh Packs, but the mo... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with Josh Habursky

Eric Guttormson

September 24, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Cigar Industry State of the Union Show It’s been a while since we’ve had an update from the Premium Cigar Association on the health and outlook of the cigar industry. On this episode, PCA CEO Josh Habursky joi... Read More...

Crowned Heads Announces Mil Días Des Deux LE 2025

Eric Guttormson

September 24, 2025

Press Releases

Crowned Heads has revealed its next limited edition release under the Mil Días brand: Mil Días Des Deux LE 2025. The release pairs two familiar blends in a new format, packaged together in 12-count boxes. Ea... Read More...

Drew Estate, Hetfield, and Dietrich Add Lancero Vitola to BLACKENED Line

Eric Guttormson

September 23, 2025

Press Releases

BLACKENED Cigars, the collaboration between Metallica’s James Hetfield, BLACKENED Whiskey’s Rob Dietrich, and Drew Estate, is adding a new vitola to its lineup: the Lancero. Both the BLACKENED M81 and S84 blend... Read More...

Tobacco Junction Partners with United Cigars to Open Red Anchor Lounge

Eric Guttormson

September 23, 2025

Press Releases

Tobacco Junction in Texas has announced the opening of its new Red Anchor Lounge, created in partnership with United Cigars. The lounge is designed as a dedicated space for enthusiasts to enjoy the Red Anchor b... Read More...

The Oktoberfest Beer & Cigar Pairing Guide

Eric Guttormson

September 22, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

There are few guarantees in life, but one of them is the annual Oktoberfest episode of Flavor Odyssey. How should you approach a cigar and beer pairing fit for the occasion? Hosts Robby and Randy—well known for... Read More...

MEERAPFEL Cigars has announced that its 2025 Création Liberté release is now shipping

Eric Guttormson

September 22, 2025

Press Releases

The cigar is rolled exclusively in a 6 x 50 Toro format and wrapped in the company’s signature vintage Cameroon “sacred leaf.” According to MEERAPFEL, the tobaccos used in the blend have been maturing for decad... Read More...

Atabey Lounge Hosts Exclusive Collector’s Humidor Release

Eric Guttormson

September 18, 2025

Press Releases

Selected Tobacco has revealed plans for a limited Collector’s Edition release at Industrial Cigars in Frisco, Texas, scheduled for October 18, 2025. The launch coincides with two milestones: the fifth anniversa... Read More...

Meerapfel Addresses End of Partnership with Fuente

Eric Guttormson

September 18, 2025

Press Releases

The Meerapfel Companies issued a press release today announcing that they have ceased trading with Arturo Fuente, marking the end of a decades-long relationship between two of the most influential families in t... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE with Daniel Lance of Domain Cigars

Eric Guttormson

September 17, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Not every cigar brand operates its own factory—many rely on contracting with other producers. This week on Smoke Night LIVE, our special guest is Daniel Lance of Domain Cigars, a company that does things differ... Read More...

J.C. Newman Ships Angel Cuesta Shade Nationwide

Eric Guttormson

September 17, 2025

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping its new Angel Cuesta Shade to retailers across the United States. The release marks the first time the Shade version of the historic Angel Cuesta brand will be sold in c... Read More...

Aganorsa Supreme Leaf Gran Robusto Marks Wooden Indian’s 20th Anniversary

Eric Guttormson

September 16, 2025

Press Releases

Aganorsa Leaf has introduced a special edition of its popular Supreme Leaf line to mark Dave Mayer’s 20th anniversary as owner of Wooden Indian Tobacco in Havertown, Pennsylvania. The Supreme Leaf Gran Robus... Read More...

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