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Marvin Shanken, Founder of Cigar Aficionado Magazine Dies at 83
October 29, 2026 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Cigar Aficianado announced the passing of its founder, editor and publisher Marvin Shanken. 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
Drew Estate Announces Suspension of In-Person Events During Remainder of 2021
August 5, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Today Drew Estate announces the cancellation of its 2021 Barn Smoker season, as well as the postponement of DE25 (Drew Estate’s 25thAnniversary Celebration at Southfork Ranch in Dallas, TX) due... Read more
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. to Resurrect Trilogy Line of Cigars
August 3, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. today announced that they will be rereleasing their innovative triangular shaped Trilogy line of cigars in very limited quantities. Alec Bradley’s founder Alan Rubin dreamt up... Read more
Protocol Announces “John Doe 3.0”
August 2, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Protocol Cigars is once again proud to announce their third installment in the John Doe Series called the John Doe 3.0. John Doe is the name given to unidentified males... Read more
Drew Estate to Re-Package Liga Privada ‘Papas Fritas’ in 25 Count Boxes
July 30, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Beginning in August, Drew Estate’s Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas (115 x 44) cigars will be available in new 25-count boxes, replacing the current 50-count boxes. Upon its... Read more
Philip Morris International Quitting Cigarettes?
July 27, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
Nelson DeMelo – The Philip Morris International company is reinventing itself, but probably not in the way you expected. On 7/25 Jacek Olczak , CEO of Philip Morris International, announced... Read more
How to Blow Smoke Rings – A Lesson by Fred “@Godfadr” Rewey
July 26, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
You know that scene inThe Godfatherwhen Marlon Brando lights up a cigar and blows a smoke ring directly at Al Pacinotellinghim that he wantsFredo killed? Killer scene, right?Well, it... Read more
Spare Notes Series #3: PCA 2021 Post Game Show
July 24, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of Spare Notes, Coop and Matt talk about PCA from the good, the bad and the ugly. All things drama, what can be improved and what we... Read more
La Gianna “Angelic” Adding Something Sweet to the Line
July 19, 2021 By Matthew Tabacco
In 2020 La Gianna Havana celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a little packaging face lift and to start off 2021 a new blend is getting reintroduced to the market. The... Read more