José Orlando Padrón Dead at 91

December 5, 2017

This morning, one of the most beloved and respected names in cigar history—José Orlando Padrón—has died at the age of 91. His passing was said to be peaceful and of natural causes. José is best known for cra... Read More...

88%Clean & Refreshing

Villa Sombra Mojitos

Jordan Guttormson

December 5, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Since the release of Warped Cigars' Flor Del Valle line in 2014, the brand has focused primarily on two consistencies: 100% AGANORSA tobaccos, and production at the Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA) factory.... Read More...

Royal Agio Cigars Opens U.S. Headquarters

Jordan Guttormson

December 4, 2017

Press Releases

Effective Dec. 18th, 2017, Drew Estate will no longer distribute Royal Agio Cigars in the U.S., as the company has now established their own headquarters in Bradenton, Florida. The partnership between Drew E... Read More...

Terence Reilly Joins Casa Fernandez Sales Team

Jordan Guttormson

November 27, 2017

Press Releases

Just under one month after announcing the departure from his family's own Dominican-based Quesada Cigars, Terence Reilly has now joined the Fernandez family's Casa Fernandez brand. Similar to his role as Nat... Read More...

Joya de Nicaragua Clásico cigars redesign 2017

Joya Returns to their Roots with Revamped Clásico Packaging

Jordan Guttormson

November 22, 2017

Press Releases

Joya de Nicaragua has announced a new look for the company's Clásico line—which they refer to as their most well-known brand. Joya de Nicaragua Clásico—which was the first Nicaraguan puro to be exported fr... Read More...

Cigar and a Movie: Anchorman

Jordan Guttormson

November 22, 2017

Smoke Night Virtual HERF

We've made it a quarter of the year and haven't run out of movies to share yet... Taking a break from the holiday-inspired movies, we're turning to the modern comedy favorite, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgu... Read More...

JR Cigar Giveaway

Jordan Guttormson

November 22, 2017

Contests

UPDATE: this contest is now closed Our winners this week were chosen by SNL guest Nick Libretti of JR Cigar. Winners: JD3 Mitch B. Click images below for full resolution It's Thanksgiv... Read More...

92%Fermented Fruit

Jacobs Ladder Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

November 22, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Southern Draw Cigars was founded by U.S. Veterans—namely Robert Holt and his spouse Sharon Holt—in 2014 and is based in Austin, Texas. The company's philosophy is multifaceted, representing the old fashioned no... Read More...

Cigar Science: Wrapper to Filler Ratios

Jordan Guttormson

November 17, 2017

Featured, Blog

It is a common philosophy in cigar circles that thin ring gauges allow for a more complex smoking experience, when compared to the modern style of gordo formats (6" x 60, 70, 80, etc). This is because the wrapp... Read More...

Camacho Announces the Return of Camp Camacho

Jordan Guttormson

November 16, 2017

Press Releases

Nearly ten years after Camacho ended public tours of their Honduran facilities, the company has announced the return of Camp Camacho. The announcement comes roughly a year after Camacho moved production from... Read More...

Davidoff Lounge at Smoke Inn West Palm Beach

Davidoff Announces Opening of Smoke Inn Cigar Lounge

Jordan Guttormson

November 15, 2017

Press Releases

Florida, USA, November 14th 2017 - Davidoff, a Swiss company known for its excellence in luxury goods, announces the opening of the Davidoff Lounge at Smoke Inn in West Palm Beach, FL. Being the latest addition... Read More...

Plasencia Ships Cosecha 146 to U.S.

Jordan Guttormson

November 14, 2017

Press Releases

In a press release today, Plasencia Cigars announced that Cosecha 146 is shipping to the U.S. market and is now available for purchase at many retailers. Cosecha 146 marks the first cigar in Plasencia's Cose... Read More...

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