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

T.L. Johnson and Black Patch Announce Merger

December 28, 2016

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...

All Out Kings Shipping March 2017

Jordan Guttormson

December 20, 2016

Press Releases

All Out Kings, a special collaboration between creative-minded brands Drew Estate and Caldwell Cigar Co., and rolled at the Joya de Nicaragua factory, has finally been given a solid release date after being int... Read More...

Craig Reynolds, Executive Vice President for Scandinavian Tobacco Group in North America

Craig Reynolds Assumes Responsibility of STG North America

Jordan Guttormson

December 19, 2016

Press Releases

As of 1 January 2017, General Cigar, Cigars International, STG Lane and STG Canada reinforce their leading positions under one leadership. The change thereby improves the world-leading cigars and pipe tobacco b... Read More...

AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. Announces Personnel Changes

Jordan Guttormson

December 16, 2016

Press Releases

AJ Fernandez announced today that Bernie Rodriguez has been promoted to head the US distribution of his cigar brands. Rodriguez previously held several management positions within the US Government and recently... Read More...

Prototypical Cigars – Which Cigars Best Represent Their Country?

Jordan Guttormson

December 13, 2016

Featured, Blog

Categorizing the world's best cigars is often easier said than done—it's like naming your favorite band or movie—relying on so many other variables, such as the mood, pairing, price point, etc., that it becomes... Read More...

Villiger Launches 1888 Cigar Line

Jordan Guttormson

December 12, 2016

Press Releases

Villiger Cigars is set to ship the new Villiger 1888 today, December 12, 2016 nationally to cigar shops in the U.S. The blend made a "sneak peek" appearance at the 2016 IPCPR in Las Vegas and made a splash at I... Read More...

Cigar Dojo's Secret Santa Cigar Giveaway 2016

Cigar Dojo’s Secret Santa 2016

Jordan Guttormson

December 8, 2016

Blog, Contests

UPDATE: we are no longer accepting Secret Santa applications. We will now begin the process of pairing the "givers" and "receivers" and will email all participants on Friday, Dec. 16th with more information. ... Read More...

Lujo Concepts Introduces New BTX Cutter

Jordan Guttormson

December 7, 2016

Press Releases

There is a new player in the world of premium cigar cutters. Lujo Concepts is a newly introduced manufacturer, which has been in production over the last five years, created by partners Daniel Lance and Eric Do... Read More...

Black Label Trading Company Deliverance Nocturne cigars

Black Label Trading Co. Ships Deliverance Nocturne

Jordan Guttormson

December 6, 2016

Press Releases

Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is pleased to announce they are shipping DELIVERANCE NOCTURNE to select retailers this week. The Nocturne was hand crafted at BLTC’s own factory; Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí... Read More...

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