Flavor Odyssey – Frothing Spirits

August 14, 2023

It's a viral sensation but does it really work? This week on Flavor Odyssey it's a wildcard episode and Robby and Randy will be exploring the practice of frothing your tequila, whiskey, rum or other spirit. Whi... Read More...

FDA Loses in Court vs. Premium Cigar Industry

Eric Guttormson

August 10, 2023

Press Releases

Huge news in the premium cigar world was announced yesterday when the United States District Court for the District of Columbia ruled to fully vacate the deeming rule as applied to premium cigars for being arbi... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Ginger Mint Paloma

Eric Guttormson

August 8, 2023

Flavor Odyssey

This week on Flavor Odyssey, we seek the best cigar pairing for the Ginger Mint Paloma, which, on paper, appears to be a bit of a challenge. Your hosts Robby Ras and Randy Griggs wind down their segment on emer... Read More...

Maya Selva Cigars Tasting Experience Announced

Eric Guttormson

August 2, 2023

Press Releases

Maya Selva Cigars have announced the release of a tasting experience: a single box containing 10 cigars rolled more than a decade ago and 10 cigars of the same kind rolled last year. The idea behind the rele... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Cigar Brand Stock Market – Summer 2023

Eric Guttormson

August 1, 2023

Smoke Night Live

Should you BUY, HOLD, or SELL figurative stock in 20 popular cigar companies? Our expert panel is here to help you make those tough decisions. The 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show is behind us, and all... Read More...

The 2023 Yagua Begins Shipping from J.C. Newman

Eric Guttormson

August 1, 2023

Press Releases

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. have announced that the 2023 release of the Yagua has begun shipping. The Yagua originally debuted at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show and has returned in limited quantities e... Read More...

Lampert Cigars Bring 12 Year-Old Rum to Market

Eric Guttormson

August 1, 2023

Press Releases

Lampert Cigars have announced they are adding a rum to their portfolio. The rum is made in Panama and aged for 12 years in white oak barrels previously used as bourbon barrels. "We highly recommend compleme... Read More...

Flavor Odyssey – Orange Maple Penicillin

Eric Guttormson

July 31, 2023

Flavor Odyssey

Flavor Odyssey’s segment on emerging trends in cocktails continues, and this week, we explore a modern take on a somewhat modern cocktail. The Penicillin cocktail was invented in 2005, but we’re amping it up wi... Read More...

CAO Arcana Mortal Coil to Return August 1st

Eric Guttormson

July 28, 2023

Press Releases

General Cigar Company have announced that CAO Arcana Mortal Coil will return to the market August 1st. The cigar was originally launched in February 2021. The Mortal Coil is known for featuring “Andullo,” the o... Read More...

Espinosa Announces Linked a New Lounge Exclusive

Eric Guttormson

July 28, 2023

Press Releases

Espinosa Premium Cigars have announced the release of a new lounge exclusive titled: Espinosa Linked. The Espinosa Linked is made available only to the ten (10) branded Espinosa Lounges throughout the United St... Read More...

C.L.E. Celebrates With Eiroa CBT 51

Eric Guttormson

July 25, 2023

Press Releases

Christian Eiro and C.L.E. Cigar Company have announced the Eiroa CBT 51 to celebrate Christian's 51st birthday. The cigar made its debut during a 300-person event celebrating his birthday during the PCA 2023 on... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Nick Perdomo Jr.

Eric Guttormson

July 25, 2023

Smoke Night Live

The cat is out of the bag and the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Release will be hitting shelves this fall. Nick Perdomo Jr. joins Smoke Night Live to discuss this monumental release which features 15 year-old bourbo... Read More...

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