While collaborations in the cigar industry are nothing new, for the first time two members of the cigar media are coming together to release a cigar. Cigar Dojo and Cigar Federation are teaming up with Andre Farkas of Viaje Cigars to release Throw Down. The concept involves Cigar Dojo and Cigar Federation selecting a unique […]
Cigar Review: Azan Maduro Natural Robusto Extra by Roberto P. Duran Cigars
Azan Maduro Natural Robusto Extra The Azan Maduro Natural is one of three cigar blends in Roberto P. Duran Cigars’ Azan line. Azan is actually the name of an old Cuban line that was resurrected by the company in 2013. It also became the first line of blends released by Roberto P. Duran cigars. What […]
Cigar News: MBombay Announces Line Extensions to Mora and Kesara; New Can Packaging; Plans Vintage Reserve
New Can packaging: MBombay Mora 585 Photo Credit: Bombay Tobak Bombay Tobak is adding five new vitolas to both its MBombay Mora and its MBombay Kesara lines. The five new sizes will feature packaging in cedar-lined cans. Plans are for the new vitolas to arrive at MBombay retailers in the next week. The five new […]
Cigar News: My Father Lounge Exclusive Box-Pressed Torpedo for The Pipe & Pint Arrives
The Pipe & Pint, a retailer in Greensboro, North Carolina has been the recipient of a new size of the My Father Lounge Exclusive. The My Father Lounge Exclusive Box-Pressed Torpedo will be a size exclusive to The Pipe and Pint. The cigars are currently available from the shop. My Father Lounge Cigar Box-Pressed Torpedo […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Nica Rustica Belly
Drew Estate Tobacco Company has announced its first line extension to its Nica Rustica brand. ;Today the company announced that the Nica Rustica Belly, a 7 1/2 x 54 belicoso will become the second frontmark in the Nica Rustica line. The brand will launch nationally this September with a soft-launch planned for an July 30th […]
Southern Cigar Festival: Manufacturer and Brand Owner Guide Part 2
When we got word of what was planned for the 2015 edition of the Southern Cigar Festival, we knew there was something very special about this event. The combination of a world class venue, the best of the best of the cigar industry, and a host of amenities providing true southern hospitality easily put this […]
Cigar News: Fratello Bianco Announced
Fratello Cigars bursted on the scene in 2013 and quickly made a name for itself with its single line offering called Fratello. While there have been a couple of blend variations in that line, many fans of Fratello Cigars have still been asking company owner Omar de Frias “What’s Next”? Yesterday, the company announced to […]
Cigar Review: EPM Larceny by Eddie Ortega
EPM Larceny by Eddie Ortega Back in February 2015, we broke news on a collaborative project between Eddie Ortega of Ortega Premium Cigars and Sean Williams of El Primer Mundo (EPM) called Larceny. The premise of this collaboration that Ortega and Williams would each produce a blend to satisfy the other’s palate. The cigars received […]
Cigar News: Espinosa Laranja Caixa to be Launched at 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
Espinosa Laranja Caixa – Pre-Release (Cigar Coop Photo) Espinosa Cigars will be adding a 6 1/2 x 48 box-pressed Corona Gorda to its Espinosa Laranja line. Today the company has officially announced the Espinosa Laranja Caixa will become the fourth vitola, and first line extension in the Laranja line. The cigar is officially set to […]
Cigar Review: Lost & Found Racks on Racks
Lost & Found Racks on Racks Racks on Racks is a shop exclusive to the Cigar Federation store offered by Lost & Found Cigars. Lost & Found is a venture that was founded by Tony Bellatto, Robert Caldwell, and Jaclyn Sears. The company quietly launched in 2014 originally under the name, “Impromptu Cigars”. However, it […]