Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

HVC Hot Cake Golden Line Announced

June 13, 2023

Reinier Lorenzo has announced the HVC Hot Cake Golden Line a Connecticut shade version of his popular Hot Cake Line. The new cigar will be produced at Reinier's new factory Fabrica de Tabaccos HVC SA which is w... Read More...

Cavalier Adds Domaine Rouge to Inner Circle Line

Eric Guttormson

June 13, 2023

Press Releases

Cavalier Genève Cigars have announced the new Domaine Rouge a regular production addition to its Inner Circle cigar line at PCA this year. “Domaine Rouge by Cavalier Genève” is a new addition to its brand Inner... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Conquering Large-Gauge Cigars

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2023

Flavor Odyssey

Love them or hate them, giant ring-gauge cigars are here to stay. This week on Flavor Odyssey, your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs seek to find great drink pairings for premium cigars that are 60-plus in ring... Read More...

E.P. Carrillo to Allow Consumers Input on Escapade Line

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2023

Press Releases

E.P. Carrillo Cigars have announced they will allow consumers to help blend their new Escapade line of cigars. E.P. Carrillo will be hosting a series of Zoom sessions where small groups of consumers will have t... Read More...

Black Star Line Announces Rosewood 1923 Produced with Oveja Negra

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2023

Press Releases

Aric Bey and Black Star Line Cigars have announced they have joined forces with James Brown and Oveja Negra to bring Rosewood 1923 to the market. Owner Aric Bey says, “ I have always wanted to work with Oveja ... Read More...

Crux Epicure Habano Ships Next Week

Eric Guttormson

June 12, 2023

Press Releases

Crux Cigars have announced they will be shipping the Epicure Habano next week to their retail partners. This new cigar will represent the follow-up the highly acclaimed original Epicure and the maduro version. ... Read More...

Drew Estate Drops Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Papas Fritas

Eric Guttormson

June 9, 2023

Press Releases

Drew Estate announced the Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Papas Fritas during its recent “Freestyle Live: Special Edition,”. Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Papas Fritas marries two of Drew Estate’s mos... Read More...

Davidoff Announces Limited Edition Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary

Eric Guttormson

June 8, 2023

Press Releases

Davidoff has announced the Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary cigar. This limited-edition gran toro cigar, is said to be similar to the original blend yet now features some filler tobacco that was aged in rum ... Read More...

Atabey Dioses Featuring 10 Years of Aging to be Released at 2023 PCA

Eric Guttormson

June 7, 2023

Press Releases

United Cigars and Nelson Alfonso have announced the Atabey Dioses a version of the Atabey that has been aged an extra 5 years making for 10 years of aging. United Cigars went on to say this special release will... Read More...

Le Pâtissier No. 2 From Crowned Heads Set for PCA Exclusive

Eric Guttormson

June 7, 2023

Press Releases

Crowned Heads have announced the Le Pâtissier No. 2 which will be their exclusive release for the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. The Le Pâtissier No. 2 will come in a classic 6 1/8" x 52 tor... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Marvin Samel: From Cigars to Hollywood

Eric Guttormson

June 6, 2023

Smoke Night Live

On this week’s episode of Smoke Night LIVE, we interview Marvin Samel. Not only did Marvin co-found Drew Estate and later participate in the sale of the company, he has now entered the ring as filmmaker. Marvin... Read More...

Black Label Trading to Celebrate 10 Years with La Madonna Negra

Eric Guttormson

June 6, 2023

Press Releases

Black Label Trading Company have announced they will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary in the cigar industry by releasing La Madonna Negra, to select retailers. The release will feature a live lottery dr... Read More...

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