Earlier this year came word that Powstanie Cigars would add a 5 1/2 x 46 Corona Gorda size to its Habano and Broadleaf lines. Today, Pospiech Inc. has announced it will officially launch the two new line extensions at Hogshead Cigar Lounge in Fredericksburg, Virginia on May 19th. The Corona Gorda becomes the fifth vitola […]
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Cigar Review: Camacho Factory Unleashed 2 (Toro)
In 2022, Davidoff released the second installment of the Camacho Factory Unleashed Series – appropriately titled Camacho Factory Unleashed 2. The Factory Unleashed Series has turned into an annual release for Davidoff’s Camacho brand. Each year has seen a different blend released in the series. As the name indicates, Camacho Factory Unleashed pays homage to […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Details Around Liga Privada H99 Super Ancho
As we reported, on its April 27, 2023, Freestyle Live broadcast, Drew Estate announced a new event cigar coming from its Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo line called Super Ancho. Today the company provided more details on the Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Super Ancho. It’s a cigar that also marks the first Liga Privada […]
Cigar News: Aganorsa Leaf Rare Fusion Announced as 19th MicroBlend Cigar
Smoke Inn has announced its 19th MicroBlend will come from Aganorsa Leaf and be known as Rare Fusion. It marks the first time Smoke Inn has partnered with Aganorsa Leaf on a blend. It is a Nicaraguan puro that showcases three signature tobaccos that Aganorsa Leaf grows: Corojo ’99, Criollo ’98, and Corojo 2012. Over […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 141: Hendrik Kelner Jr., Kelner Boutique Factory
Tonight we celebrate our six year anniversary of Special Edition. We are pleased to welcome Hendrik Kelner Jr of the Kelner Boutique Family. Hendrik comes from one of the most renowned tobacco families out there, and for the past several yeas has struck out on his own with his own factory. We will dive into […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces 25-Count Boxes for Liga Privada Unico Serie Nasty Fritas
Drew Estate has announced it will introduce 25-count boxes for Liga Privada Único Serie Nasty Fritas. The new 25-count boxes will replace the current 50-count Nasty Fritas box. Drew Estate says the switch to the smaller box size creates a friendlier presence for retailer humidor shelf space, while at the same time providing a more […]
Cigar News: La Galera Connecticut Gets New Packaging
La Galera Cigars has announced it has repackaged its Connecticut line. The new packaging will now contain a primary band and vista that matches the company’s other core lines – La Galera Habano, La Galera Maduro, and La Galera 1936 Box Pressed line. In addition, the company has added a secondary band to distinguish the Connecticut […]
Cigar News: Altadis USA Officially Informs Retailers of Return to PCA Trade Show
The move is now official. Altadis USA has informed its retailers it will be participating in the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Last week, the Premium Cigar Association updated its floorplan, indicating Altadis USA would have booth space. There was no public confirmation from Altadis until today’s communication. “As long-serving members […]
Cigar News: Selected Tobacco Bringing Atabey Complete Selection Limited Edition Humidor to PCA 2023
The Atabey Complete Selection Limited Edition Humidor, first previewed at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, will be available at the 2023 PCA Trade Show. Designed by Nelson Alfonso, the unit contains 60 cigars with five cigars of each of the 12 Atabey vitolas. It features four compartments; two side drawers, a front […]
Cigar Review: My Father Le Bijou 1922 100 Años Limited Edition Corona Extra
In 2008, the first My Father Cigar was created by Jaime Garcia to honor his father Don José “Pepin” Garcia. A year later Pepin paid homage to his own father, José Garcia Alayón by releasing a cigar known as the My Father Le Bijou 1922. Le Bijou is French for “The Jewel”. The 1922 […]