The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the in-person components of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) most conventions. Today the TAA announced confirmed its plans for a Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Convention. As announced earlier this year, the 2021 Convention will be held October 24 through October 28, 2021, at Casa del […]
Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Stars and Stripes Announced as Gourmet Smoke Sessions Cigar
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La Flor Dominicana and Hacking Gourmet will be doing a special Independence Day Episode of the Gourmet Smoke Sessions. The episode will feature the debut of the LFD “Stars and Stripes Cigar” as well as gourmet food preparation and an evening fireworks show. The event will be held in conjunction with Chicago-based retailer Jack Schwartz. […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Plans DE25 Anniversary Party
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2021 is the 25th anniversary of Drew Estate. On the May 6th Freestyle Live show, the company announced plans to celebrate the milestone with a birthday bash entitled “DE25”. The event will take place at the Southfork Ranch (made famous by the television series “Dallas”) in Parker, Texas. In addition to the party, Drew Estate […]
Cigar News: First Look at Montecristo B.R.M. to be Showcased at Montecristo Charity Events in Texas
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Casa de Montecristo is teaming up with the Red Meat Lovers Club for two cigar dinners in Texas. Dubbed the Montecristo Steak, the event will raise funds for two local charities. Attendees will be among the first in the nation to experience the new Montecristo Epic Vintage 12. The event will also feature a first […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Resumes Barn Smoker Events Beginning in August
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After being put on hiatus for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Drew Estate has announced it is resuming its Barn Smoker Event programs. The company will host three Barn Smokers beginning with the Connecticut Barn Smoker on Aug. 14-15 in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley. The Kentucky Barn Smoker will follow in Hopkinsville, […]
Cigar News: ProCigar Announces No Festival for 2021; Announces 2022 Dates
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Earlier this year, it was announced that the ProCigar Festival 2021 would not be held in February because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (Procigar), announced that due to the safety restrictions still in place in the Dominican Republic that ProCigar Festival 2021 is officially cancelled. At the same time, […]
Cigar News: J.C. Newman to Bring Lectors Back to El Reloj Factory to Celebrate 111th Anniversary
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On Wednesday, March 31st, J.C. Newman Cigar Company will celebrate its 111th anniversary. The company is planning a big day to commemorate the occasion, but one of the highlights will be a return to the lectors to its facility. It’s the first time since 1931 that the lectors have been a part of the cigar […]
Feature Story: The Great Smoke Digital Experience Brings Historical Broadcast to Cigar Enthusiasts
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As many know, I am not a fan of event recaps and I’m not going to deliver one here. This past weekend, the mold for virtual events was broken as Abe Dababneh and Smoke Inn delivered what was dubbed “The Great Smoke 2021 – The Digital Experience.” It made history for cigar media and set […]
The Blog: The Great Smoke 2021 – Not an Unboxing: 40 for 40
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With the releasing of the “Party in a Box” for Smoke Inn’s 2021 The Great Smoke (TGS), many media people have been doing unboxing videos. Sorry to disappoint you, but we won’t be using a knife to show you opening up the mailing carton. Instead, we will be focusing on the 40 cigars included […]
Cigar News: Protocol Pool Party Year 2 Cigar Announced
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On Saturday July 17th, Protocol Cigars will have it’s second annual Pool Party. Like last year, the company will offer a special exclusive cigar to all attendees. For this event, the company has announced that cigar will be its first barber pole offering. The cigar itself will feature a Mexican San Andres Maduro leaf and […]