Back in February we brought you an update on two of RoMa Craft Tobac’s newer releases – the CroMagnon Blockhead and Mode-5. Today, it was announced that Mode-5 would become a coreline offering and is to debut at IPCPR 2013 this coming July. Continue reading
Legislation: US Bill H.R. 792 Gains 12 New Co-Sponsors
On February 18th, we first brought you information on US House Bill H.R. 792 (113th Congress) – since then we have continued to provide periodic updates on where things stand with gaining co-sponsors from local state representatives. Today that co-sponsor total stands at 39. Continue reading
Cigar Review: CAO Brazilia Carnivale
Anyone who’s been smoking cigars for a period of time is familiar with the CAO Brazilia line. Before General Cigar took over manufacturing and distribution for CAO, the Brazilia line had already risen to top-quality status with such vitolas as the Gol, Amazon, Piranha, Samba, Anaconda, Corcovado, and Cariocas. Then they released a series of box-pressed robustos. Now, fast-forward to earlier this week where we shared the official press release for an all-new updated Brazilia vitola for 2013. Under the tutelage of Rick Rodriquez of General Cigar, the company now proudly presents the all-new 6-1/2 x 60 box-pressed Carnivale. Continue reading
Press Release: CAO Brazilia Carnivale Hits Retailers
CAO Brazilia Carnivale is hitting cigar shops as we speak. The 6 ½” x 60
box-pressed beauty is a limited edition release that puts an innovative spin on the popular Brazilia blend. Continue reading
Press Release: Black Patch Kenbano Features Kentucky-grown Habano
For Immediate Release – The Black Patch Cigar Company, located in Pikeville, Kentucky, recently released a cigar with a proprietary Habano seed grown in the fertile soils of Western Kentucky. This new cigar, appropriately called, Black Patch Kenbano, was first released in September-October of 2012 and is currently shipping nationwide. Only two sizes of this special edition cigar will be released: a 5 x 50 Robusto and a 6 x 54 Gran Toro.
Cigar Review: Quesada Heisenberg
Back in December we brought you news about an all-new concept cigar from the folks at Quesada Cigars known simply as the Heisenberg Project. Other than the cigar’s name, sizes and shapes and the unique slogan of “Embrace Uncertainty” – not much else is really known about the line. Continue reading
Cigar Review: Herrera Esteli by Drew Estate
When cigar enthusiasts here the name Drew Estate, two things usually come to mind: 1) infused cigars; and 2) full-bodied limited releases. The former includes such common lines as ACID, Natural and Tabak - the latter is Liga Privada. Continue reading
Press Release: New Federal 92nd Anniversary Cigar – My Father Special F
Portsmouth, NH – Federal Cigar is honored to announce the upcoming release of the My Father Cigar Company’s Special F to commemorate Federal’s 92nd Anniversary event on Saturday, March 16th 2013. Blended by the Pepin family, this cigar is a prime example of the history of excellence for which the My Father Cigar Company has become known.
Cigar News: Asylum 13 Ogre Now Available
Asylum Cigars releases the all-new Asylum 13 Ogre, a 7 x 70 monster of a cigar. Part of what makes this vitola so unique is the combination of a dual Candela / Maduro barber-pole wrapper nestled in amongst the Asylum 13 blend. Continue reading
Press Release: Altadis Announces New H. Upmann Legacy
Altadis USA, once again, is proud to announce the new launch ‘H. Upmann Legacy’ – Experience the Modern Legacy!
Ever since 1844, cigar lovers have been enjoying H. Upmann cigars, one of the premium cigar world’s best-known and most highly trusted brands. Continue reading