Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

El Rey del Mundo Shade Grown Announced by Forged

June 22, 2023

Forged Cigar Company have announced a El Rey del Mundo Shade Grown which will be a full time addition to the El Rey del Mundo lineup. The new cigar will launch in July and will come in two regular production vi... Read More...

Asylum 867 Revealed by C.L.E. Cigar Company

Eric Guttormson

June 22, 2023

Press Releases

C.L.E. Cigar Company have announced the release of Asylum 867 (formerly known as Deadwood Tobacco Co. Chasing the Dragon). The new variable for this blend is the involvement of Wild Bill Rectenwald and his team... Read More...

Black Works Studio to Offer “Poison Dart” as PCA Exclusive

Eric Guttormson

June 22, 2023

Press Releases

Black Works Studio have announced they will be showcasing a new release at this year’s Premium Cigar Association in Las Vegas: Poison Dart. The new cigar will be produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicar... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Omar de Frias

Eric Guttormson

June 21, 2023

Smoke Night Live

Friday June 23rd is a very special day on the Dojo. On this day we launch the After BurnR with Fratello Cigars and to mark the occasion Omar de Frias joins the show to talk about this very special cigar release... Read More...

Mil Días Topes Vitola Announced by Crowned Heads

Eric Guttormson

June 21, 2023

Press Releases

Crowned Heads have announced that they will add a new vitola to their Mil Días line of cigars. The new size is a 4 7/8 x 56 with a pigtail head and will debut at this summer's Premium Cigar Association Trade Sh... Read More...

Ferio Tego Expands Timeless Prestige with Especiales

Eric Guttormson

June 20, 2023

Press Releases

Ferio Tego have announced they are expanding the Timeless Prestige blend with the addition of a lancero format. The Ferio Tego Especiales measures 6 ¼” in length with a 38 ring gauge and is finished with a clas... Read More...

Several BLTC Core Lines Gain New Vitola

Eric Guttormson

June 20, 2023

Press Releases

Black Label Trading Company have announced they will be introducing a new vitola for several of their core line products at this year’s PCA trade show in Las Vegas. The lines: Royalty, Salvation, Lawless an... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Wrapper Yin Yang

Eric Guttormson

June 19, 2023

Flavor Odyssey

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we continue our journey into emerging cigar styles. On this episode, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs explore Connecticut Shade-wrapped cigars combined with maduro binders. Whi... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Company Announce Two New Charter Oak Blends

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2023

Press Releases

Foundation Cigar Company have announced Charter Oak Pegnataro-CT Shade and Pasquale-CT Broadleaf. The new blends serve as a tribute to Nicholas Melillo's grandfathers. “My love for handmade cigars exists onl... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Top 5 Gateway Bourbons

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2023

Smoke Night Live

Bourbon: the nectar of the gods! This week, we celebrated National Bourbon Day, and we want to keep the party going. On this episode of Smoke Night LIVE, Conner Slump from The Thirsty Oak joins the show to disc... Read More...

601 La Bomba Warhead IX Dropping From Espinosa

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2023

Press Releases

Espinosa Premium Cigars have announced the release of the new 601 La Bomba Warhead IX which marks the ninth installment of the Warhead series. This year's edition comes in a very unique 6 x 56 Perfecto vitola a... Read More...

Dissident Reveals New Limited Edition Revolt

Eric Guttormson

June 15, 2023

Press Releases

Dissident Cigars have announced the release of their newest limited edition cigar titled ReVolt. The new cigar will be available for retailers to purchase at this summer's PCA show in Las Vegas. After PCA The R... Read More...

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