In 2012, E.P. Carrillo would launch a line focused on large ring gauge cigars known as the INCH Series. Large ring gauge cigars are nothing new to Ernesto Perez-Carrillo as he was considered somewhat of a pioneer in this area while he was with La Gloria Cubana.It was back in 2012, the INCH was originally […]
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Cigar News: ADVentura La Llorona Corona to Launch at 2023 PCA Trade Show
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, ADVentura Cigars will introduce a second size for its La Llorona line in the form of a 44 x 6 Corona. ADventura launched the La Llorona line at the 2022 PCA Trade Show as a line that was offered to its elite (top-tier) retailers. The line […]
Cigar News: Matilde Limited Exposure No. 1 Robusto Launching at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Matilde Cigars will introduce a new line extension to its Limited Exposure No. 1 line in the form of a 5 x 50 Robusto. The Limited Exposure series is a series of limited-production offerings that are produced on a periodic basis in small batches. The Matilde […]
Cigar News: Crowned Heads to Introduce Mil Días Topes at PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Crowned Heads will introduce its first regular production line extension to Mil Días since the brand was introduced in 2020, the Mil Días Topes. This adds a short, thick 4 7/8 x 56 with a pigtail into the Mil Días line. “While we’ve produced some limitadas […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 142 – Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA/Aging Room Cigars
Prime Time Special Edition is back, and tonight we are honored to welcome back the one and only Rafael Nodal. He is the Director of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA, and the co-founder of Aging Room Cigars. Bear and Coop will smoke the new Aging Room Nicaragua Quattro Sonata – it’s the sequel to the […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Adding Robusto Real to Four Lines
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in Las Vegas, Oveja Negra Brands will add a 5 x 50 Robusto Real size to four of its regular production lines under Black Label Trading Company (BLTC): Royalty, Salvation, Lawless, and Last Rites. “I’m delighted to introduce these new vitolas to the original BLTC Core […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Return to PCA Trade Show in 2024
Drew Estate has announced it will return to the PCA Trade Show in 2024. Drew Estate cited two reasons why it is returning. First, Drew Estate and PCA leadership have engaged in constructive conversations that have led to closer alignment on many industry matters. Second, Drew Estate said the change in dates to late March […]
Cigar News: Ferio Tego Adds Timeless Prestige Especiales
If you are a fan of the Ferio Togo’s Timeless Prestige blend and lanceros, you are in luck. Ferio Tego has announced the addition of the Timeless Prestige Especiales. This is a 6 1/4 x 38 expression of Ferio Tego’s Timeless Prestige blend. The company says the cigars will begin shipping this week and will […]
Cigar News: United Cigars to Release Updated Black Bomb Firecracker at 2023 PCA Trade Show
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, United Cigars will release an updated version of its Black Bomb Firecracker cigar. This release will include an enhanced blend and new 25-count packaging. In addition, this will also be a regular production offering in the United Cigars profile. The Firecracker is a 3 1/2 x […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 102: Personal Soundtracks
Inspired by Hector Alfonso, tonight Dave and Coop unveil what would be their Personal Soundtracks! Both Dave and Coop take a different approach with the same goal – a soundtrack that best describes then. What’s different about this show is we talk about how the songs personally impact us. Plus we have music news, cigar […]