Back in July, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb announced plans for a program aimed at reducing nicotine levels in tobacco products. As a part of the program, the question of whether premium cigars should be regulated differently was posed. As a result, the FDA announced it was extending the deadline […]
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Cigar News: Kafie 1901 Cigars Announces San Jerónimo Bundle and Upgrades Kafie 1901 Bundle Packaging
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Kafie 1901 Cigars has announced it will be introducing a line of premium bundles under the San Jerónimo brand. Concurrently, the company will also give a packaging upgrade to its current Kafie 1901 premium bundle line. Both the new San Jerónimo bundle and upgraded Kafie 1901 bundle are scheduled to hit retailers April 15. San […]
Cigar Review: Camacho Candela Robusto (2018)
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 88-90, Buy One, Camacho, Davidoff, Review
Back in 2013, Camacho Cigars underwent one of the most significant brand revamping the premium cigar industry has seen in recent years. As a part of the overhaul, there was new packaging introduced as well as several re-blends of some of Camacho’s long-time brands. At that same time, several other Camacho brands were discontinued. Among […]
Announcement: Prime Time Show Episode 46 3/15/18 10pm Eastern, 7pm Pacific
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Tonight on Episode 46 of the Prime Time Show, we welcome Steven Bailey, owner of Cornelius & Anthony Cigars. While Cornelius & Anthony is a newer brand from a premium cigar standpoint, Steven’s family has a long history in the tobacco business – and we will get some insights on that tonight. In our Debonaire […]
Prime Time Special Edition 25: Luis Cuevas, Casa Cuevas Cigars
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It’s Special Edition #25, the Silver Edition of Special Edition. For this milestone show, we welcome Luis Cuevas, owner of Casa Cuevas Cigars. We will learn about Luis’ family’s rich history in the cigar business and discuss the Casa Cuevas brand – the brand he has brought to market. We will also discuss the recent […]
Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Tobac CroMagnon Black Irish
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The CroMagnon Black Irish is a limited production cigar that comes from RoMa Craft Tobac. CroMagnon was the line that started it all for RoMa Craft Tobac, as it is the company’s regular production Connecticut Broadleaf line. Back in 2013, the company released a candela version of the CroMagnon EMH (5 x 56) known as the […]
Cigar News: Villiger Lounge Opens at ABAM Factory
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Villiger Cigars is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. As a part of commemorating the milestone, the company announced it is opening its first lounge in the Americas. The ABAM Cigar Factory located in Santo Domingo will be the home to this lounge. ABAM is the factory that manufactures all Dominican-made Villiger cigars. This lounge […]
Cigar Review: Tatuaje La Vérité 2013
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The La Vérité is a brand of limited edition cigars that come from Pete Johnson and Tatuaje Cigars. Johnson is not only known as a world-renowned cigar maker, but someone who has an affinity for the wine industry. With La Vérité, Johnson was able to bridge these two passions. The La Vérité borrows a concept from the wine […]
Cigar News: Cubariqueño Cigar Company’s Protocol K9 Becomes Latest Cigar Dojo Collaboration
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Cigar Dojo has announced its latest collaborative project is with Cubariqueño Cigar Company. Today the online social media community announced it is teaming up with Cubariqueño to release the Protocol K9. The cigar will be sold through Famous Smoke Shop and will go on sale Friday, March 23rd. The Protocol K9 project is unique because […]
Cigar News: Viaje Cache Returns for 2018 with Second Size
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The Viaje Cache, a cigar that was released in 2014, is making its first return in nearly four years. Today, Viaje announced the Cache will return later this month. Returning will be the 5 x 52 (Five Fifty Two) Robusto size. A new 6 x 50 (Six Fifty) Toro size will now be added into the […]