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The Smokin Tabacco Show: Nicole Returns to the Show!
September 20, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, Nicole returns to the show and catches up with Matt and Mitchell and slowly start to return to her cigar smoking routine. Read more
Selected Tobacco Release Porcelain Byron Ashtrays
September 19, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
Renowned artist and blender of Selected Tobacco, Nelson Alfonso, has once again pushed the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship with his latest creation—three stunning porcelain ashtrays, each uniquely designed to... Read more
Spare Notes Series #44: Feedback From the Audience
September 18, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Kevin and Coop respond to some comments that were made following the previous episode from the audience which seemed to be directed at Coop but applied to any media person. Read more
Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro Toro
September 16, 2023 By Mitchell Santaga
Agarnorsa Leaf introduced the Rare Leaf Reserve line back in 2021 and is now adding to it with the brand new blend, Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro. The core of the... Read more
JR Cigar to Release Crafted By JR: Crowned Heads Exclusive
September 13, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
JR Cigar is bringing a modern, upscale flair to one of their most popular budget lines. The “Crafted By” series has always brought the JR customer interesting and unique collaborations... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Dan Davison Talks New England Cigar Expo
September 13, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week Matt and Mitchell talk to Dan Davison about the upcoming New England Cigar Expo in New Hampshire on September 29th and 30th. Read more
Meerapfel Cigar to Release Ernest Master Blend Cigar at InterTabac
September 12, 2023 By Kevin Acuff
This week in Dortmund, Germany, at the InterTabac Tradeshow, Meerapfel Cigar will release the third cigar with historical importance to the Meerapfel family. The Ernest Master Blend. The company’s press... Read more
Black Label Trading Company Announces the Release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales to Select Retailers
September 12, 2023 By Kevin Acuff
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce the release of Bishops Blend Novemdiales to select retailers. Novemdiales is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. It represents a... Read more
C.L.E. Promotes Robert Wright to National Sales Manager
September 12, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
C.L.E. Cigar Company announced today that it has promoted industry veteran Robert Wright to National Sales Manager. Robert has an extensive resume in the cigar industry that dates back forty... Read more
Aganorsa Announces Next Supreme Leaf
September 12, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Every year, Aganorsa Leaf releases a limited production line called the Supreme Leaf and each year the cigar is featured in a different vitola. Aganorsa Leaf announced today the latest... Read more
Altadis Releases Trinidad Espíritu No. 3
September 12, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Inspired by Series 1 and 2, the Trinidad Espiritu No. 3 is a culmination of Trinidad Espiritu’s epic journey through years of diverse cigar cultures and pleasure. With a curated... Read more
Cigar Review: Blackened Cigars M81 Toro by Drew Estate
September 10, 2023 By Kevin Acuff
Celebrity involvement in the industry is gathering some speed. We have pro sports players, movie stars, celebrity chefs, and so on who collaborate with existing brands or become brand owners... Read more
Sinistro Announces Last Cowboy Limited Edition
September 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
A little over four years ago, Sinistro released a cigar called the Last Cowboy as a limited edition exclusive to Mardo Cigars. Now, the cigar is being released as a... Read more
The Smokin Tabacco Show: Cigar of the Year Predictions – Fan Mail
September 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Brought to you by J.C. Newman – This week Matt and Kevin talk about what new cigars they have smoked this year and discuss which ones might be considered to... Read more
Davidoff Announces Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition
September 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Davidoff announced yesterday the upcoming release of the Aniversario No. 1. Earlier this year, we saw the release of the Millennium lancero and Signature No. 1 limited editions in their... Read more
Bocock Brothers Announce New Cargo Container Boxes for World Traveler Line
September 9, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Bocock Brothers announced this week they would be introducing new packaging for their World Traveler line in the theme of cargo containers. The cargo container inspired boxes will hold twenty... Read more
Lampert Begins Shipping 12 YO Rum in the United States
September 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Lampert Cigars added its 12 year old rum to their U.S. portfolio. The rum is made in Panama and aged for 12 years in white oak barrels previously used as... Read more
Drew Estate’s Deadwood Tobacco Co. “The Girl With No Name” Connecticut Shade Robusto Surfaces Exclusively at JRCigars.com and Cigars.com
September 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Subtle, mysterious and hard to pin down, the Deadwood Tobacco Co. “The Girl With No Name” has once again changed her appearance and is riding her husky black stallion to... Read more
Jonathan Drew and Pedro Gomez to Host “Liga Privada 10 Selección de Mercado” Events in Istanbul and Europe
September 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Drew Estate is introducing the new Liga Privada 10 Selección de Mercado during the InterTabac Show in Dortmund, Germany, from Sept. 14 -16, and the company’s Founder and President, Jonathan... Read more
Antonio Gomez of La Flor Dominicana Appointed to CRA Board of Directors
September 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) announced today that Tony Gomez, Vice President of La Flor Dominicana, has been appointed to the CRA Board of Directors.... Read more