We highlighted two new releases from Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio.
Cigar Review: Emilio Audiophile Robusto 2023
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Buy One, Emilio, Oveja Negra Brands, Review
In 2023, Emilio Cigars would release its second installment of the Emilio Audiophile. Emilio is one of the four brands distributed by Oveja Negra Cigars and produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra. The Audiophile debuted as a limited edition cigar at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Today, we take a closer look at […]
Cigar News: Emilio Grimalkin Seasonal Edition 2023 Announced
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2023 Preview, Emilio, News, Oveja Negra Brands
When Emilio Cigars was brought in as part of the Oveja Negra Brands portfolio, one of the first things done was that the Emilio Grimalkin was resurrected as a limited small batch release. Over the past few years, Emilio Grimalkin has been a Halloween-themed release with several variations of the original concept. This year, Emilio […]
PCA 2023: Oveja Negra Brands
William Cooper Feature Story, PCA 2023 No Comments Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Dissident, Emilio, Feature Story, Oveja Negra Brands, PCA 2023, PCA 2023 Post Game
The tenth anniversary for Black Label Trading Company is this year. Black Label Trading Company is the brand that started it all for James Brown and today remains the cornerstone of Oveja Negra Brands. Just prior to the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Black Label Trading Company would release its tenth-anniversary cigar, La […]
Cigar News: Emilio Audiophile 2023 to Launch at PCA 2023
William Cooper Cigar News, PCA 2023 No Comments 2023 Preview, Emilio, News, Oveja Negra Brands, PCA 2023
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Emilio Cigars will launch the 2023 Emilio Audiophile limited edition. The Emilio Audiophile features an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper over an Ecuadorian Habano binder and Nicaraguan fillers. When it was originally introduced in 2022, the cigar was available in a 5 x 52 Robusto. Now the Robusto […]
Prime Time Episode 261: James Brown, Oveja Negra Brands
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Developing Palates, Emilio, Oveja Negra Brands, Podcast
This week we welcome back James Brown to the Prime Time Show. It’s ten years since Brown launched Black Label Trading Company, and today Brown has established himself as a force in the small batch world of cigars. We will talk to James about the latest happenings at Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 261: James Brown, Oveja Negra Brands
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Announcement, Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Developing Palates, Emilio, Oveja Negra Brands, Prime Time Show
This week we welcome James Brown back to the Prime Time Show. It’s ten years since Brown launched Black Label Trading Company, and today Brown has established himself as a force in the small batch world of cigars. We will talk to James about the latest happenings at Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, […]
Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Ships Emilio Suave Maduro and Emilio Audiophile
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2022 Preview, Emilio, News, Oveja Negra Brands
Oveja Negra Brands has announced it is shipping new offerings under its Emilio brand, the Emilio Suave Maduro and the limited edition Emilio Audiophile. Both cigars made their debut at the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. The blends and artwork were created by Emilio Cigars co-owner James Brown. The Emilio Suave Maduro features an […]
PCA 2022 Report: Oveja Negra Brands
William Cooper Cigar News, Feature Story, PCA 2022 No Comments Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Dissident, Emilio, Feature Story, Oveja Negra Brands, PCA 2022, PCA 2022 Post Game
Oveja Negra Brands is an umbrella for four brands: Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Emilio Cigars, and Dissident Cigars. James and Angela Brown own three of the brands while the fourth brand, Dissident, is owned by Joshua and Cynn Coburn. As it has since 2019, the Oveja Negra Brands booth had four corners […]
Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Showcases Emilio Audiophile at 2022 PCA Trade Show
William Cooper Cigar News, PCA 2022 No Comments 2022 Preview, Emilio, Oveja Negra Brands, PCA 2022
At the 2022 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Oveja Negra Brands showcased an upcoming new limited edition cigar under its Emilio brand known as the Emilio Audiophile. The Emilio Audiophile builds on the music theme that Oveja Negra has incorporated into the Emilio brand over the past few years. According to brand owner James Brown, […]