Eric Guttormson AKA Master Sensei

Puro Sabor Returns in 2023

July 5, 2022

The Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco announced the date for the return of the International Tobacco Festival "Puro Sabor" starting in the colonial city of Granada on January 23, then moving to Estelí to begin the ... Read More...

Lampert Cigars Family Reserve 2021 Announced

Eric Guttormson

July 5, 2022

Press Releases

Lampert Cigars has announced they will be unveiling its newest limited release Family Reserve 2021, at this summer's PCA 2022 in Las Vegas. The Family Reserve 2021 is described as a medium-bodied, full flavor c... Read More...

Cavalier Inner Circle to be Showcased at PCA

Eric Guttormson

July 5, 2022

Press Releases

Cavalier Genève has announced that it is adding the Inner Circle by Cavalier Genève as a brand addition to the company’s portfolio and will be officially introduced at this summer's PCA trade show. Inner Circle... Read More...

El Artista Becomes Artista, Updates Branding

Eric Guttormson

July 5, 2022

Press Releases

El Artista Cigars, have announced they are changing their name to Artista Cigars and will employ a new market strategy moving forward including the launch of new cigar lines including a new Master Brand: ARTIST... Read More...

Sangre Nueva Announced by Casa Cuevas Cigars

Eric Guttormson

June 30, 2022

Press Releases

Casa Cuevas Cigars announces the release of the “Sangre Nueva” cigar brand at the 2022 PCA taking place in July at the Sand Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the first Casa Cuevas brand solely blended b... Read More...

Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro Coming From Plasencia in New Vitola

Eric Guttormson

June 30, 2022

Press Releases

Plasencia Cigars has announced that the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Colorado Claro will now be available in a Toro Box Pressed 6 1/4 x 54. The vitola named Eduardo I is in dedication to the very first generation of t... Read More...

Sweet Tipped Evilio Returns From General Cigar Company

Eric Guttormson

June 30, 2022

Press Releases

General Cigar Company is bringing back the Evelio cigar brand best known for being an affordable, mellow, every day cigar. The Evilio features a Connecticut wrapper, Dominican binder and fillers and topped off ... Read More...

Value Centric Omar Ortez Connecticuts Ready for Summer 2022

Eric Guttormson

June 30, 2022

Press Releases

Altadis U.S.A has announced Omar Ortez Connecticuts which will be ready and shipping to retailers this summer. Launched in 2006, the Omar Ortez brand has been known as a value based offering. For more than 4... Read More...

Emilio Cigars Announces Suave Maduro

Eric Guttormson

June 30, 2022

Press Releases

Emilio Cigars has announced they will be showcasing a new release at this year’s PCA in Las Vegas; Suave Maduro. Suave Maduro will be added to the core-line production with shipping to commence later this summe... Read More...

Smoke Night LIVE – Blind Cigar Review Night

Eric Guttormson

June 29, 2022

Smoke Night Live

Friday, July 1st, it's blind cigar review night. The Dojo team is joined by Emmett Malone from Blind Man's Puff and your hosts put it all on the line by rating and reviewing cigars blind. After the ratings have... Read More...

Espinosa to Celebrate Brand and Factory Anniversaries with Special Releases

Eric Guttormson

June 29, 2022

Press Releases

Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the release of two anniversary cigars that will debut at the PCA in July 2022. The first is the La Zona 10 Year Anniversary cigar. This cigar is a celebration of the La ... Read More...

Gran Habano 20th Aniversario Ships in August

Eric Guttormson

June 28, 2022

Press Releases

Gran Habano has announced the release of the 20th Aniversario, a cigar celebrating the milestone in the family business. “It is with great pride that after 27 years in business as a company, we celebrate the 2... Read More...

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