Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

Raíces Cubanas Introduces 1941 Nuevo Comienzo Line

November 6, 2025

Raíces Cubanas has announced a new addition to its portfolio with the launch of the 1941 Nuevo Comienzo, a line created as both a tribute and a reset point for the long-running 1941 series. The name reflects tw... Read More...

Fratello Announces Final Concealed Carry Installment: AA 1935

Eric Guttormson

November 6, 2025

Press Releases

Fratello Cigars is wrapping up its long-running Concealed Carry series with the introduction of AA 1935, the sixth and final entry in the limited-production line. The release draws its name from a moment in Ame... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Buy or not Buy

Eric Guttormson

November 5, 2025

Smoke Night Live

Buy or Not Buy" returns by popular demand! On this episode, we challenge our panel to decide whether they’d buy or not buy a lineup of interesting cigar-related accessories and products. Tim Swanson from Cigar... Read More...

CAO Unveils Two Holiday Samplers Featuring Flathead and Global Blends

Eric Guttormson

November 5, 2025

Press Releases

CAO is rolling into the holiday season with two limited sampler releases, giving fans a choice between revisiting the brand’s muscle-car-inspired Flathead line and exploring a mix of globally-themed blends. Fl... Read More...

Tatuaje Brings Back Boris Karloff Release in New Vitola for 2025

Eric Guttormson

November 4, 2025

Press Releases

Tatuaje is preparing a new limited run of its Boris Karloff cigar, continuing the theme first introduced in 2020. The project pays homage to actor Boris Karloff, whose long career included iconic roles such as ... Read More...

Ferio Tego Ships 2025 Timeless TAA Exclusive to Retailers

Eric Guttormson

November 3, 2025

Press Releases

Ferio Tego has begun shipping its 2025 Timeless TAA Exclusive, a limited annual release for participating Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) retailers, following its debut at the TAA meeting held Octobe... Read More...

Extreme Makeover Pairing Edition – Flavor Odyssey

Eric Guttormson

November 3, 2025

Flavor Odyssey

It’s time to step outside our comfort zones and dive into pairings we think we don’t like—but are determined to make work. This week on Flavor Odyssey, it’s the Extreme Makeover Edition. Robby will confront his... Read More...

Plasencia Announces Colección Robusto Winter Edition Sampler for Holiday 2025

Eric Guttormson

November 3, 2025

Press Releases

Plasencia Cigars has announced the return of its Colección Robusto sampler, offering a limited seasonal presentation for the 2025 holiday period. The set includes six cigars from across the company’s portfolio,... Read More...

Joya de Nicaragua Revives Original Cuatro Cinco Blend with New “Secret Cask” Release

Eric Guttormson

October 31, 2025

Press Releases

Joya de Nicaragua is reaching back to one of its most beloved cigars with the introduction of Cuatro Cinco “Secret Cask”, a project that brings back the character and blend profile of the original 2013 Cuatro C... Read More...

Altadis U.S.A. Introduces Aging Room Blue Amber with AJ Fernandez

Eric Guttormson

October 31, 2025

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A. has announced a new addition to its Aging Room portfolio with the debut of Aging Room Blue Amber, a project developed by Rafael Nodal in collaboration with AJ Fernandez. The release marks the 15t... Read More...

BCA Introduces Inaugural Boutique Cigar Sampler

Eric Guttormson

October 31, 2025

Press Releases

The Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCA) is preparing to launch its first sampler pack this November, marking the start of a quarterly series focused on spotlighting small, family-owned cigar brands. The... Read More...

Fine Tobacco Club Launches Ledger Series with HVC Collaboration

Eric Guttormson

October 31, 2025

Press Releases

Fine Tobacco Club is launching a new project called the Ledger Series, kicking things off with a collaborative cigar made with HVC founder Reinier Lorenzo. The inaugural release, Ledger Series Vol. I, is design... Read More...

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