2019 was a very different year for cigar maker James Brown and his team at the IPCPR Trade Show. This year, Brown exhibited a the 2019 IPCPR under the name of Oveja Negra Brands. While Black Label Trading Company was the brand that started it all for James Brown, over the past few years he […]
Black Label Trading Company has announced the release of the Santa Muerte Barrio Santo. This is an event-only cigar that was first showcased at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. The company says Barrio Santo will be available for purchase at select Black Label Trading Company events. Barrio Santa features an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper over […]
The past year has seen James Brown of Black Label Trading Company develop a portfolio of brands that are produced in his factory. Today it was announced that that portfolio of brands would have a new name, Oveja Negra Brands. Oveja Negra Brands will consist of Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Emilio Cigars, […]
At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Black Label Trading Company will introduce a small batch release known as Last Rites Viaticum. It’s a modified version of Black Label Trading Company’s Last Rites blend. The cigar will be an exclusive offering to those retailers attending the Trade Show on a first-come, first-serve basis. […]
Since Emilio Cigars has consolidated its operations under James Brown‘s Oveja Negra Brands, the company has been resurrecting some of its more popular lines. At this year’s IPCPR Trade Show and Convention, the Emilio La Musa will be making a return – this time as a limited edition. The La Musa is a Nicaraguan puro […]
Black Label Trading Company has announced it is introducing new packaging and artwork to its ongoing regular production core-line offerings. As a part of the refresh, Porcelain, the company’s Connecticut Shade offering has been added to the lineup. The new lineup will make its debut at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. The company says Royalty, […]
Black Label Trading Company’s annual limited release Morphine is returning for the sixth consecutive year. This year’s release features three previously released vitolas in the line: Lancero, Short Robusto, and Box Pressed Corona Gorda. “I can’t believe it’s been six years since our first Morphine release. To celebrate we have brought back one of my […]
Emilio Cigars, AF1 and AF2 lines, two of the brands earlier lines are getting reintroduced to the market. Today, the brand announced that production of these lines are moving to Fabric Oveja Negra and will be sporting a packaging. Originally both the AF1 and AF2 were produced for Emilio Cigars by Tabacalera Fernandez. The cigars […]
For the past five years, James Brown has become one of the rising stars in the cigar industry. At the same time, his Fabrica Oveja Negra operation in Nicaragua has also developed into one of the leading “boutique” factories in the industry. 2018 saw Brown take his next step in his growth as he ventured […]
Black Label Trading Company has announced that its 2019 vintage of Bishops Blend is now heading to stores. Bishops Blend is produced at the company’s factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra is Estelí, Nicaragua. In the U.S. distribution is handled by Boutiques Unified. Bishops Blend Vintage 2018 features the same blend and is available in the same […]
