89%Bar 'Gar

AJ Fernandez Last Call

April 29, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2016

Whether blending shop-exclusive brands for the industry's biggest online retailers or fine tuning his own growing lineup, AJ Fernandez has become known as a master of bang-for-your-buck smokes. The "Joe 6-pack"... Read More...

Espinosa Producing Cream City MKE as Shop Exclusive for Metro Cigars

Jordan Guttormson

April 28, 2016

Press Releases

Espinosa Premium Cigars is teaming with Metro Cigars to offer a new shop-exclusive blend for Metro Cigars customers. The Cream City MKE is a store exclusive for Metro Cigars in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Crea... Read More...

H. Upmann Ingot TheBANKER – Private Holding Cigars Coming Soon

Jordan Guttormson

April 28, 2016

Press Releases

In 2014, Altadis USA introduced H. Upmann – TheBANKER cigar, paying tribute to the brand's beginnings. Since this time, Altadis has kept focus on this monetary theme for H. Upmann, as the original cigars were f... Read More...

United Cigar Announces New Byron Serie Siglo XXI Cigar Size

Jordan Guttormson

April 26, 2016

Press Releases

United Cigar, exclusive U.S. Distributor of Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco Brands announced today that a new Byron size will be available at the 2016 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas on July 25, 2016. The new s... Read More...

92%Refined Spice

Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed

Jordan Guttormson

April 26, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

It was at the 2013 IPCPR trade show that Davidoff unveiled the Davidoff Nicaragua, turning more than a few heads and taking center stage for event attendees. The brand had focused its efforts almost entirely on... Read More...

Camacho Connecticut Giveaway

Jordan Guttormson

April 21, 2016

Contests

UPDATE: this contest is now closed We had a blast this week, featuring some of the biggest prizes in Dojo contest history. And our 5th annual Cigarbecue HERF was our biggest yet. Thank you to all that partic... Read More...

Jonathan Drew announces John Drew Brands

Jonathan Drew Announces New Company “John Drew Brands”

Jordan Guttormson

April 20, 2016

Press Releases

Jonathan Drew has announced his plans today to enter the spirits industry with his new venture, “John Drew Brands.” The movement will focus on spirits, craft beverages, and food. Best known for "Market Disru... Read More...

88%Wasabi Zing

HOYO by Hoyo de Monterrey

Jordan Guttormson

April 19, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2016

Aside from a reputation as one of the most well-known Cuban cigar brands (dating back to 1865), Hoyo de Monterrey also operates as among America's most recognized brands—being produced out of Honduras. Like mos... Read More...

87%Tomato Soup

Yargüera H. Upmann

Jordan Guttormson

April 14, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Last November, Altadis U.S.A. teased cigar enthusiasts with a proprietary, new tobacco variety, dubbed Yargüera. At the time, it was unclear how this new tobacco would be used in their lineup, but news came ear... Read More...

Gran Habano Announces La Colección de Elegancia

Jordan Guttormson

April 13, 2016

Press Releases

Gran Habano has announced a new collection of small-sized vitolas of their popular Corojo #5 blend—with pre-sale orders now being accepted by retailers. The cigars arrive in a sampler box intended for retailer ... Read More...

Southern Draw Releases New QuickDraw Connecticut

Jordan Guttormson

April 11, 2016

Press Releases

Southern Draw Cigars is set to introduce their latest addition to their QuickDraw lineup, with the new QuickDraw Connecticut being introduced at a series of cigar events across the country over the next three m... Read More...

89%Daily Connie

The Big Payback Connecticut

Jordan Guttormson

April 11, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2016

With a successful 2 years under the the belt of Room101's The Big Payback cigars, it came as little surprise when the brand debuted the blonde-hued Connecticut variant earlier this year. The original cigars wer... Read More...

Author Jordan Guttormson