Tonight we welcome back the Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America, Glynn Loope, to the Prime Time Show. We will talk the politics of cigars as we discuss the industry’s battle against the FDA and other anti-tobacco factions. Plus in our second segment, Bear and Coop will discuss shop exclusive and event cigars < […]
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Cigar News Graycliff Reports Minimal Damage from Hurricane
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Last week Hurricane Dorian, a deadly category five hurricane, smashed through the Bahamas. Graycliff Cigar Company, the most prominent cigar maker in the Bahamas, issued a statement reporting there was no significant damage to its facilities as well as any associated properties. Graycliff issued the following statement on its website and social media channels: Graycliff […]
Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Heads to Retailers
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2019 Preview, Alec Bradley, News
Alec Bradley Cigar Company has announced the Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper, the second release by second generation cigar makers Alec and Bradley Rubin are now heading to retailers. Alec & Bradley is a subsidiary founded by the Rubin brothers in 2018. Last year Alec & Bradley released its first line, Blind Faith. For its sophomore […]
Cigar News: Nick Jonas Magazine Cover Puts Premium Cigars in Mainstream Spotlight
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Cigar Aficionado, News, People
Three years ago, musician Nick Jonas said in an AMA Reddit Chat that someday he hoped to be on the cover of Cigar Aficionado magazine. Later this month when the September/October issue of Cigar Aficionado hits the newsstands, Jonas’ wish will officially come true. However, when news of Jonas being on the cover hit social […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio NBK Lizard King Rolls Out This Month
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Black Works Studio, News, Oveja Negra Brands
Oveja Negra Brands has announced its new event-only cigar offering, the Black Works Studio NBK Lizard King, will be available at select retailer events beginning this month. This is a cigar that was first showcased at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. Black Works Studio NBK Lizard King is an offshoot of the Black Works Studio […]
Agile Cigar Review: Protocol Themis Corona Gorda by Cubariqueño Cigar Company
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy Multiples, Cubariqueño Cigar Company, Protocol, Review
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are rescoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 60: Glynn Loope, Cigar Rights of America
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Tonight we welcome back the Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America, Glynn Loope, to the Prime Time Show. We will talk the politics of cigars as we discuss the industry’s battle against the FDA and other anti-tobacco factions. Plus in our second segment, Bear and Coop will discuss shop exclusive and event cigars. […]
Cigar Review: Aladino Maduro Corona by JRE Tobacco Co.
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At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, JRE Tobacco Co, showcased a fifth size under its Aladino Maduro line with a 5 x 44 Corona-sized offering. It was a little over a year ago when JRE Tobacco introduced its Aladino Maduro – the second blend under its Aladino brand. The Aladino Maduro would be a different […]
Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Announces Black Works Studio Hawaii Kato Shop Exclusive
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, News, Oveja Negra Brands
Oveja Negra Brands has announced the release of the Hawaii Kato. It will be an exclusive offering to R. Field Wine Co. in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kato is a cigar that is currently sold only at events and branded under Black Works Studio. It’s an offshoot of the Black Works Killer Bee Green Hornet. The Hawaii […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut Returns for 2019
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The Alec Bradley Nico Puro Diamond Rough-Cut, a seasonal limited edition release is en route to retailers. The company has announced it is shipping 1,500 boxes of the release and has sold out the 2019 inventory. The Alec Bradley Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut is denoted by its diamond-shaped 6 1/4 x 54 vitola. It was […]