Drew Estate has announced a series of line extensions to its ACID and Tabak Especial lines called Frenchies. These are smaller cigars geared for a quick smoke. The cigars will make their debut at the 2019 Tobacco Products Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas which opens on February 11th. The ACID Frenchies feature a Sumatra […]
For Prime Time Special Edition #47, we are honored to welcome back Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf to the show. We will catch up on the happenings at Aganorsa Leaf. Plus, Terence’s Patriots just wrapped up winning a sixth NFL Championship and we’ll recap the game with him as well. < Don’t forget, you can […]
This March General Cigars will introduce its first Connecticut Shade cigar in the Cohiba line – its appropriately titled the Cohiba Connecticut. In addition to an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper, the blend incorporates a Mexican San Andres binder over a filler consisting of Brazilian Mata Fina, Dominican Piloto Cubano, and Nicaraguan Jalapa leaves. The cigar […]
Royal Agio Cigars USA has announced it is added two lines under its San Pedro de Macorís brand – the San Pedro de Macorís Nicaragua and the San Pedro de Macorís Sun Grown. The two new lines will officially be launched at the 2019 Tobacco Products Expo (TPE) Trade Show opening February 11 in Las […]
Tonight we host another all-star media panel and we got two long-time cigar industry media veterans to join us. David Jones of Leaf Enthusiast and Ben Lee of Stogie Review will be on-hand joining Aaron and Coop as we go through a host of industry-released topics. You won’t want to miss this one. Tune in […]
The Viaje Honey & Hand Grenades are back. Later this month, Viaje will ship its fourth release of the line. Honey & Hand Grenades initially made its debut in September 2012 but has not been released since 2016. Honey & Hand Grenades is small batch release. The Nicaraguan puro utilizes Aganorsa tobacco and features a Nicaraguan […]
Casa de Montecristo is moving its Washington DC store to a new two-story location. Unfortunately, patrons smoking at the location will be limited to an outdoor patio. The new lounge is located two blocks away from the current site on 19th Street NW between L and M streets. According to Casa de Montecristo, city restrictions […]
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has named industry veteran David Lafferty as its new Vice President of Sales effective March 1st, 2019. The announcement comes just hours after news that Lafferty was departing Nat Sherman International where he served as Executive Director of Sales. The move reunites Lafferty with company founder Steve Saka as the two […]
For the seventh consecutive year, Alec Bradley Cigars will have a limited edition St. Patrick’s Day themed release. This year not only sees the return of the Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan, but an all-new limited edition release known as the Alec Bradley Black Market Shamrock. The Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan made its […]
Nat Sherman International has announced a series of management changes in its organization. The company has announced that James Shaffer has been promoted to National Sales Director effective March 1, 2019. He will succeed David Lafferty, who is leaving the company effective February 28, 2019. Lafferty will be joining Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust as its […]
