Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

Emilio Cigars Announces 2025 Grimalkin Seasonal Release

September 16, 2025

Emilio Cigars has announced the return of its Grimalkin Seasonal Edition, scheduled to reach retailers in time for Halloween and fall smoking. Produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, the limited e... Read More...

Tatuaje Announces Mummy Redux Release

Eric Guttormson

September 15, 2025

Press Releases

Tatuaje Cigars has announced the return of the Mummy blend as part of its ongoing Redux Monster Series. The cigar, officially titled Mummy Redux, marks the fifth entry in the Redux lineup. The cigar is rolle... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Retro Pairings

Eric Guttormson

September 15, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

The 1970s called—they want their cocktails back! Dust off your bell bottoms, crank up that Earth, Wind & Fire cassette, and join us on Flavor Odyssey as we take a groovy trip back in time. This week, we’re shak... Read More...

Foundation Cigars Names George Frakes Director of International Sales

Eric Guttormson

September 15, 2025

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company has appointed George Frakes as Director of International Sales, with an initial focus on Europe and continued expansion in key global markets. Frakes will work directly with Schuster Ci... Read More...

J.C. Newman Ships 2025 Brick House ‘Bricktoberfest’

Eric Guttormson

September 15, 2025

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping its 2025 Brick House Bricktoberfest to 113 retailers in the United States and Germany this week (week of Sept. 15, 2025). The limited Churchill measures 7 ¾" x 48 with a... Read More...

Casa Carrillo Sets Veterans Day Release with ‘Battleborn Warriors’

Eric Guttormson

September 15, 2025

Press Releases

Casa Carrillo will mark Veterans Day with a limited release called Battleborn Warriors, a 6" x 56 cigar inspired by decorated U.S. Navy veteran and longtime company team member Lionel H. McKoy. The project draw... Read More...

Funding, Price Cuts, and New Partners Mark Casa 1910’s Next Phase

Eric Guttormson

September 13, 2025

Press Releases

Casa 1910 has outlined its next phase of growth, announcing a $3 million funding round, an immediate price realignment across its portfolio, and a slate of new distribution and retail partnerships in the U.S. a... Read More...

Cayman Cigar Company Ships Refreshed Core Line to U.S. Retailers

Eric Guttormson

September 9, 2025

Press Releases

Cayman Cigar Company has begun shipping its Core Line Refresh to U.S. retailers, updating the Mariner, Sovereign II, and Monarch blends with new branding, revised formats, and production at Tabacalera la Isla. ... Read More...

Micallef Introduces Green to the Color Series

Eric Guttormson

September 9, 2025

Press Releases

Micallef Cigars has announced the “Micallef Green,” the fifth release in the company’s Color Series (following Black, Blue, Red, and Purple). The cigar will premiere virtually with Smoke Inn on Sept. 5, with na... Read More...

Retailer-Built Blend: La Aurora Relaunches Especiales in the U.S.

Eric Guttormson

September 9, 2025

Press Releases

La Aurora will bring its Especiales line back to the U.S., tying the relaunch to the Premium Cigar Association’s Fall Fundraiser on Sept. 11. The project traces to feedback from more than 100 retailers who work... Read More...

Casa de Montecristo Grows in Chicago and South Florida, Marks Milestones with Partner Lounges

Eric Guttormson

September 3, 2025

Press Releases

Casa de Montecristo is widening its U.S. lounge network with fresh activity in two familiar cigar hubs: Chicago and West Palm Beach. The company’s Villa Park, Illinois location (formerly 8 to 8) hosted a dual c... Read More...

Delamain Partners with Aaron “Sig” Sigmond for SIG CIGAR XO Cognac Launch

Eric Guttormson

September 3, 2025

Press Releases

The House of Delamain, a storied Cognac producer celebrating over two centuries of history, is preparing to release its first Cognac crafted specifically for cigar enthusiasts: the SIG CIGAR XO. This limited-ed... Read More...

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