Black Label Tading Company (BLTC) has announced the release J.W. Marshall. The cigar will be an exclusive for Cigar Federation available. The cigar will be available on January 24th, 2016 and sold exclusively at Cigar Federation’s online store. James W. (or J.W.) Marshall was a carpetner and sawmill operator. He is credited for discovering gold […]
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Cigar Review: Padrón 1926 Serie No. 47 Maduro (TAA Exclusive)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 2015 TAA Exclusive Series, 3.5 - Box Split, 91-93, Padron, Review, TAA
The Padron 1926 Serie No. 47 Maduro is one of two blends contributed by Padron Cigars’ to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series for 2015. This is the third installment by Padron Cigars that has been done for the TAA, but it is the first one to feature Padron’s 1926 Serie blend. The No. 47 introduces […]
Cigar News: Room 101 Fudo Myoo Arrives at JR Cigar
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, Camacho, Davidoff, News, Room 101
Retail giant JR Cigar is the latest recipient of a Room 101 Cigars shop exclusive. This one is called the Room 101 Fudo Myoo and it has arrived at JR retail locations. The blend is highlighted by an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. The packaging and vitolas are very familiar to Room 101 cigar enthusiasts. The cigar is […]
Cigar News: Jose O Padrón 90th Birthday Cigar Slated for Smoke Inn Event
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment 2016 Preview, News, Padron
On June 10th, 2016, Jose Orlando Padron, the patriarch of the Padron family and founder of Padron Cigars will turn 90 years young. However, the celebrations for this milestone will kick off later this month. South Florida retailer, Smoke Inn Cigars is planning a 90th birthday celebration on January 29th at its Boynton Beach, Florida […]
Cigar News: D’Crossier Humidor Opens at Palmeiras Beach Club at Grove Isle
William Cooper Cigar News 1 Comment D'Crossier, News, Places, Pure Aroma Cigars
Pure Aroma Cigars, maker of D’Crossier is teaming up with the Palmeiras Beach Club Hotel at Grove Isle in Miami to open the D’Crossier Humidor. The D’Crossier Humidor will provide patrons of Palmeiras for what is described as “the complete D’Crossier experience”. Palmeiras Beach Club features a glass enclosed dining room that has views of the Miami city […]
Cigar News: House of Emilio Rebrands as Boutiques United
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Boutiques United, House of Emilio, News
LJ Zucca, has announced it is rebranding its House of Emilio distribution arm to Boutiques United. The name change is effective immediately. According to a press release, Boutiques United will keep its four existing brands in its portfolio – Ezra Zion, Nomad, Emilio, and 1502. In a press release announcing the change, owner Scott Zucca […]
Cigar Review: Warped Corto X50
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Review, Warped Cigars
Just prior to the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Warped Cigars announced the Warped Corto line. Corto became the fourth line that Warped Cigars would produce at Casa Fernandez’s Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA) factory. The name Corto translates to “Short” and is described as the most “full-bodied” blend by Warped Cigars to date. Warped […]
Cigar News: MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice Coming for St. Patrick’s Day
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, MoyaRuiz, News
MoyaRuiz Cigars has announced a new limited edition seasonal release coming in time for St. Patrick’s Day called Pickle Juice. St. Patrick’s Day is typically a time of the year when companies will unveil green colored candela (double claro) wrapped cigars. Pickle Juice falls into this category and is slated to become MoyaRuiz’s first candela release. […]
Cigar Review: Eiroa The First 20 Years 50 x 5
William Cooper Reviews 2 Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, CLE, EIROA, Review
Eiroa – The First 20 Years is the third blend in CLE Cigar Company’s Eiroa brand. 2015 marked CLE founder Christian Eiroa‘s 20th anniversary in the cigar business. To commemorate the occasion, Christian’s father, Julio Eiroa presented him what he considered to be some “very special tobacco” . Christian took the tobacco and created a blend. […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Ice Arrives at JR Cigar
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2016 Preview, News, Rocky Patel
First there was Fire, now there is Ice. The Rocky Patel Ice has recently become the latest shop exclusive cigar to arrive to JR Cigar. This complements the Rocky Patel Fire, which was the another Rocky Patel Shop Exclusive released to JR almost a year ago. The Rocky Patel Ice is a different blend than its […]