Cigar Dojo 2016 Cigar of the Year Awards

Cigar of the Year 2016

January 13, 2017

2016 was an exhausting year for the cigar industry. In our five-plus years exploring the world of premium cigars, we've never seen anything quite like it! For starters, the looming proposal by the FDA to regula... Read More...

Room101 Closeout Cigar Giveaway

Jordan Guttormson

January 11, 2017

Contests

UPDATE: this contest is now closed We had an amazing number of quality entries this week, making it extremely difficult to choose 3 winners. But in the end, a decision had to be made - we picked and announce... Read More...

Famous Introduces 5th Edition in Vudu Cigar Series

Jordan Guttormson

January 11, 2017

Press Releases

Famous Smoke Shop has announced the fifth release in their exclusive Vudu cigars series—Vudu Damballa. Like its four predecessors, Vudu Damballa comes to retail with very attractive price point, averaging just ... Read More...

Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua cigar box open

Punch Announces Gran Puro Nicaragua

Jordan Guttormson

January 11, 2017

Press Releases

General Cigar announces the debut of Punch Gran Puro Nicaragua, a four-cigar collection that features a rich and savory Nicaraguan-forward blend. Punch Gran Puro has been a true staple in humidors for over a... Read More...

Crux Shipping Limitada PB5 2016 Second Release

Jordan Guttormson

January 10, 2017

Press Releases

Crux Cigars announces the highly anticipated 2016 Second Release of the Limitada PB5 will begin arriving at retailers this week. Announced at the IPCPR Show last summer, Crux Cigars reports the new 2016 Seco... Read More...

Matt Booth Stogies Big Damn Cigar Jamboree and Wingding cigar event 2016

Matt Booth Departs from Cigar Industry

Jordan Guttormson

January 9, 2017

Press Releases

Matt Booth, owner and creator of the Room101 cigar brand, is retiring from the world of premium cigars; according to an announcement by Cigar Aficionado, made earlier today. Room101 entered the cigar scene i... Read More...

Quesada Cigars Announces Oro Dominicana Line

Jordan Guttormson

January 5, 2017

Press Releases

Quesada Cigars announced today they will soon be introducing a new cigar line aimed at the affordable market of premium cigars. The cigars are dubbed "Oro Dominicana" (translating to, "Dominican Gold") and feat... Read More...

Black Works Studio Reveals New SINDUSTRY Cigar

Jordan Guttormson

January 5, 2017

Press Releases

Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is pleased to announce the upcoming release of SINDUSTRY: Hand crafted in Estelí, Nicaragaua at Fabrica Oveja Negra. SINDUSTRY will be available at select BLK WKS retailers for a... Read More...

T.L. Johnson and Black Patch Cigar Co. Merge

T.L. Johnson and Black Patch Announce Merger

Jordan Guttormson

December 28, 2016

Press Releases

T.L. Johnson Cigar Company and Black Patch Cigar Company announce a merger between the two companies. Black Patch Cigar Co., a Kentucky based cigar manufacturer, is owned by Eric McAnallen, who has been... Read More...

Espinosa Premium Cigars Streamlines Operations Heading into 2017

Jordan Guttormson

December 27, 2016

Press Releases

Espinosa Premium Cigars has streamlined its organization as it prepares itself for growth in 2017. It was announced that Erik Espinosa Jr. has been elevated to the position of Vice- President and Hector Alfonso... Read More...

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Herrera Estelí Miami

Jordan Guttormson

December 26, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Herrera Estelí was introduced in 2012 at the IPCPR show, later seeing an extremely limited number of cigars released at exclusive events, before finally making its official, public debut in early 2013. The ciga... Read More...

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Particulares #1

Jordan Guttormson

December 22, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Whether or not you are familiar with names such as Casa Fernández, Tabacalera Tropical, AGANORSA, or TABSA, most will make a quick-connect with household names such as Pete Johnson and his Tatuaje brand, Dion G... Read More...

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