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‘Timeless’ Cigar Brand Makes It’s Triumphant Return – Available Now
September 14, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Following the recent announcement of the release of Ferio Tego’s flagship namesake brand of premium cigars slated for the first week of October, the company is pleased to share the... Read more
Casa Cuevas Cigars To Host The Official Patrimonio Launch Event
September 14, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Casa Cuevas Cigars to host the official Patrimonio launch event this Thursday, September 16th 7-10PM at Empire Social Lounge Downtown Brickell located at 8955 Dadeland BLVD. Miami, FL. 33156. President... Read more
J.C. Newman Celebrates Wishing Hour Legend on September 15
September 14, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
J.C. Newman Cigar Company invites the Tampa community to make a wish at its historic cigar factory for the “Wishing Hour Day” on Wednesday, September 15 at 9:15 a.m. Legend... Read more
S.T. Dupont Announces new ‘MiniJets’ Lighters
September 13, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
S.T. Dupont releases the new generation of Minijets. The collection is made in France, the home of the brand since it was founded in 1872. Each lighter is complemented by... Read more
Podcasting: What It’s All About
September 13, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Matt Tabacco – By now most of you reading this have probably at least heard of our podcasts, The Smokin Tabacco Show and/or The Spare Notes Series. Both shows are... Read more
Spare Notes Series #6: Coop Gets More Backlash!
September 12, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, we talk about Matt’s Facebook cigar memes and where that inspiration came from, celebrity cigar lines, CLE/Patoro robbery, and even a little Baseball. But we also talk about... Read more
Premium Cigar Association Expands Government Affairs Team
September 10, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced today that Ryan Parada has officially joined PCA as the full-time manager of government affairs focusing on grassroots and political operations including Premium Cigar... Read more
Tatuaje Monster Mash Sampler Ships to Retailers
September 9, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Image courtesy of Pete Johnson As reported on Halfwheel, the Monster Mash Sampler from Tatuaje heads to retailers as we start to get into the Fall season which also brings... Read more
Protocol Announces ‘Protocol Battle Bourne Cigar’
September 2, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Protocol Cigars is proud and honored to present the Protocol Battle Bourne Cigar. Battle Bourne is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their Mission is to connect veterans with the resources needed... Read more
DE Announces “Drew Estate Goodwill Act” 2021″
August 31, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate announces “The Drew Estate Goodwill Act of 2021” initiative designed to honor the spirit of the 2021 Barn Smoker Program and the DE25 Celebration by deploying a token... Read more
Drew Estate Releases new Subculture size – ACID Continental
August 30, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate is set to unveil the new Subculture size, Acid Continental, as a retailer exclusive for Smoker Friendly during the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival on Aug. 28th. ACID Continental... Read more
J.C. Newman Reintroduces “Yagua” Cigar
August 30, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. reintroduces Yagua, a classic cigar from the tobacco fields of Cuba that the Newman family first recreated in Nicaragua last year. The Yagua story is... Read more
Spare Notes Series #5: Ferio Tego Success and Other Industry Updates
August 28, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode, Coop and Matt talk about the expectancy for Ferio Tego’s success, Coop gets us into travel humidors and other accessories, we talk about the ‘Dojo Chico’ release... Read more
Casa Cuevas Cigars Begins Shipping “Patrimonio”
August 26, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Casa Cuevas Cigarsannounces that thePatrimoniocigar brand is now shipping to retailers. The Patrimonio cigar brand translates to Patrimony in English. It is dedicated toLuis Cuevas Sr. and to the paternal... Read more
United Cigars Brings Back Perdomo Firecracker
August 25, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
United Cigars and Perdomo have teamed up once again to share a beautifully crafted Perdomo cigar in a vitola only fit to be called Firecracker. Working off the 20thAnniversary Sun... Read more
Ferio Tego to Launch in October
August 25, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Exterior of humidor Ferio Tego has officially announced the launch of the Ferio Tego brand of premium cigars with a pair of 2021 limited releases.Both blends are offered in a... Read more
Joya de Nicaragua Launches TAA Retailer Exclusive Cuatro Cinco Edición Americana
August 23, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Since its founding in 1968 as the first premium cigar company in Nicaragua, Joya de Nicaragua has enjoyed strong ties with American cigar lovers and their retailers. During the administration... Read more
Cigar Dojo and Alec & Bradley Announce “Dojo Chico”
August 23, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Exciting stuff continuing to flow from our friends over at the Dojo! Cigar Dojo has teamed up with Alec & Bradley Cigars to showcase the duo’s second collaborative project: Dojo... Read more
Alex Bradley Announces Return of “Filthy Hooligans”
August 22, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Alec Bradley Cigar Company announced today that the popular Black Market Filthy Hooligan Barber Pole and Black Market Filthy Hooligan Shamrock limited edition cigars will be returning in Spring 2022.... Read more
Spare Notes Series #4: How Many Damn Sizes Does A Brand Need??
August 7, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
On episode number four of Spare Notes, Coop and Matt talk about Drew Estate canceling events, how many sizes is too many, cigar accessories and tips for humidity control. We... Read more