Punch Rare Corojo Returns with New Size

February 17, 2016

General Cigar announces that Punch Rare Corojo has begun making its annual return to retail. The seasonal collection welcomes a new, limited edition frontmark, while one of its original sizes will be retired th... Read More...

C.L.E. Announces TAA Exclusive Cigar – C.L.E. Azabache

Jordan Guttormson

February 17, 2016

Press Releases

C.L.E. Cigar Co. will once again be releasing an exclusive cigar for the Tobacconists' Association of America (TAA), a select group of retailers which pride themselves on superior service in the tobacco industr... Read More...

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Illusione ~eccj~ 20th

Jordan Guttormson

February 15, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

It was early 2015 that Illusione released their anticipated followup to 2008's ~eccj~ cigar—dubbed the ~eccj~ 20th. And as with most Illusione releases, you'll need to do a little digging to find the meaning be... Read More...

Altadis Cigar Maestro educational cigar program

Altadis Releases 6th Educational Cigar Series

Jordan Guttormson

February 12, 2016

Press Releases

Altadis showcases the talents of their Grupo de Maestros once more, as they have recently released a new online educational series in which these skilled cigar craftsmen share their knowledge of Honduran tobacc... Read More...

LA GRAN LLAVE Makes Industry Debut

Jordan Guttormson

February 12, 2016

Press Releases

After a two year hiatus, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Berger & Argenti, Michael Argenti has announced the collaboration between himself and cigar impresario, Abdel Fernandez of world famo... Read More...

Asylum Cigars Announces Asylum 13 Connecticut

Jordan Guttormson

February 9, 2016

Press Releases

Preorders have now begun for the latest project between C.L.E. Cigar Company and Asylum Cigars. Brand-runners Christian Eiroa and Tom Lazuka have co-blended a more "mild" offering than Asylum's usual full-bodie... Read More...

Joya de Nicaragua Joya Red Half Corona cigar 20-count box

Joya Red Half Corona Now Available in the US

Jordan Guttormson

February 9, 2016

Press Releases

Esteli, Nicaragua – Joya de Nicaragua has announced that the Joya Red Half Corona (3¾ x 46) is now available for sale in the U.S. Joya de Nicaragua introduced this new vitola to the Joya Red cigar line last Sep... Read More...

Cigar Brand Stock Market Results: February 2016

Jordan Guttormson

February 6, 2016

Blog

The second episode (to the best of our research) of The Dojo's Cigar Brand Stock Market segment aired on Friday, February 5th, 2016, featuring Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn as the solo guest panelist. The Cigar ... Read More...

The Big Game Pick’em Contest

Jordan Guttormson

February 5, 2016

Contests

UPDATE: This contest is over. PoppaPickles and CincyDojoer were the 1st and 2nd place winners. Congrats to them! Nobody won the bonus prize since nobody picked Malik Jackson would score the game's first touchdo... Read More...

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Don Carlos Eye of the Shark

Jordan Guttormson

February 5, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

As with any respected cigar brand in the world, Arturo Fuente isn't one to shy away from its milestone anniversaries. And 2015 marked a particularly significant one—Carlos Fuente Sr.'s 80th birthday. To celebra... Read More...

Altadis Debuts Exploring Cuba Knowledge Hub

Jordan Guttormson

February 4, 2016

Press Releases

The Montecristo Social Club, a lifestyle-geared cigar site, has debuted a new "knowledge hub" dedicated to exploring Cuba and Cuban cigars. As Cuba continues to dominate news headlines, premium cigar adult s... Read More...

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Terroir by Chinnock Cellars

Jordan Guttormson

February 3, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Chinnock Cellars is a boutique manufacturer based out of Napa, California—owned and operated by Brian Chinnock. In addition to his ventures in the cigar industry, Brian also operates a wine brand under the same... Read More...

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