The J.C. Newman Brick House Bricktoberfest 2022 is a limited edition J.C. Newman Cigar Company cigar. Since 2009, Brick House has proven to be one of J.C. Newman’s most successful brands. The Bricktoberfest 2022 was the first in what now appears to be an annual limited edition series (the company has subsequently released Bricktoberfest 2023). […]
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Cigar News: PCA Introduces State Association Grant Program
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced a state advocacy grant program. This program aims to invest in State Associations and fund lobbying activities at the state level for 2024. “This is not only a way for us to support existing state associations and their advocacy capacity, but it also establishes a baseline for starting […]
The Blog: Crowned Heads Adds Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Crowned Heads has added Danny Hennessy as its Midwest Sales Manager. In his territory, Danny will cover Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and South Dakota. Hennessy began his career in the premium cigar industry in 2018, when he was hired by Casa de Montecristo Nashville. In January 2022, he was promoted to Assistant Store […]
Cigar News: ADVentura La Llorona Corona Heads to Retailers
The ADVentura La Llorona Corona is shipping to retailers. The 44 x 6 Corona size was launched at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show and is the second size released in the La Llorona line. ADventura Cigars is the main brand created by ADV & McKay, the company owned by Henderson Ventura and Marcel […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 150: Quesada x Ferio Tego
Tonight, we celebrate 150 Special Editions. To mark the occasion, we will talk with people from two companies with a long history together – Quesada Cigars and the Ferio Tego brands. Manuel Quesada and his daughter Raquel will represent the Quesadas. Representing Ferio Tego, we have Michael Herklots. Plus, we have our Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar […]
Cigar News: United Cigars Shipping Red Anchor Commodore
United Cigars has announced that the Red Anchor Commodore, a 7 x 55 line extension to its Red Anchor line, is now available. This was one of four new sizes for Red Anchor introduced at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The Red Anchor Commodore joins the Admiral (6 x 52), Gunner (6 […]
Cigar News: HVC Hot Cake Maduro Half Corona Coming in December
HVC Cigars is introducing the Hot Cake Maduro Half Corona. This will be a new offering under the HVC Hot Cake Maduro line. The new size will become the fifth regular production size of the HVC Hot Cake Maduro to be offered. Plans are for the new size to ship to retailers in December. Like […]
Cigar Review: JFR Lunatic Maduro 10 x 100 by Aganorsa Leaf
The JFR Lunatic Maduro 10 x 100 is huge. It is 10 inches long and with a 100-ring gauge. Back in 2015, Casa Fernandez (the previous name of Aganorsa Leaf) launched an offshoot of its JFR brand known as the JFR Lunatic Maduro Mambo (an 8 x 80 Belicoso). In general, JFR Lunatic has […]
Cigar News: Fuente y Padrón Legends Begins Shipping
Fuente y Padrón Legends, the collaboration between Carlos “Carlito” Fuente and Jorge Padrón which pays homage to their fathers, is now shipping. According to Carlito Fuente, two containers each containing 375 boxes have begun shipping. “Shipped on Thanksgiving day as promised. A very significant date to pay gratitude and tribute to two legendary men in […]
Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Corojo de Oro Toro
The La Gloria Cubana (LGC) Corojo de Oro is a limited release by Forged Cigar Company that debuted in 2023. La Gloria Cubana is a brand that has always been known for its innovation. In the case of the La Gloria Cubana Corojo de Oro, the blend incorporates a proprietary hybrid leaf called Corojo de […]