Earlier this year; Black Works Studio, one of the brands owned by James Brown of Oveja Negra Brands, announced the release of a cigar known as Hyena. Hyena would be the second Oveja Negra release to feature a Cameroon wrapper following up 2020’s Black Works Studio Killer Bee Swarm. The Hyena gets its name from […]
PCA 2021 Report: Oveja Negra Brands
At the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Oveja Negra Brands returned with the same booth as it had for the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. This was especially pleasing because I loved how this booth highlighted the unique nature of each of the four brands – and still puts them under one umbrella. The world […]
Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands to Launch Black Works Studio Hive at 2021 PCA
At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Oveja Negra Brands will launch the Black Works Studio Hive. It’s a 27-cigar collection featuring offshoots of the Black Works Studio Killer Bee and Green Hornet. “We wanted to offer Hive for PCA attendees as a way of showing our appreciation for the retailers who come to […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Hawaii Kato Returns
Oveja Negra Brands has announced the return of the Black Works Studio Hawaii Kato. It’s an exclusive cigar for Hawaii retailer R. Field Wine Co. that was last released in 2019. Kato was originally released as an event-only cigar and branded under Black Works Studio. It’s an offshoot of the Black Works Killer Bee Green […]
Cigar News: Three More Oveja Negra Brands Lines to be Offered in Belgium and Luxembourg
Back in February, it was announced that Oveja Negra Brands had entered into an agreement with Media Rueda for distribution of its Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio brands in Belgium and Luxembourg. Today Rueda Media announced that three lines: Bishops Blend 2021, Hyena, and Lawless will now be available through its company. […]
Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Announces Details of Black Works Studio Hyena
Last month, Oveja Negra Brands began informing retailers of a new offering under its Black Works Studio line known as Hyena. Yesterday, the company announced details around the release. Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) becomes the latest Cameroon wrapped release for Black Works Studio. Last year the company released its first Cameroon wrapped cigar with […]
Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Expands into Belgium and Luxembourg
Oveja Negra Brands is heading into Belgium and Luxembourg. Today it was announced that Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio will be distributed by Media Rueda. “After entering the German market a couple years ago, we have been humbled by the incredible reception our cigars have received. We are excited to continue our […]
Prime Time Episode 169: James Brown, Oveja Negra Brands
It’s the first episode of 2021 for the Prime Time Show, and tonight for Episode 169 we welcome the one and only James Brown of Oveja Negra Brands back tot the show. The past two years have continued to be some amazing years for Brown, his factory, and his brands and tonight we’ll catch up […]
Prime Time Awards 2020: Small/Medium Company of the Year – Oveja Negra Brands
The Prime Time Awards are voted on by three members of the Prime Time Podcasts. The awards look at the impact on the cigar industry. Today, we unveil our choice for the 2020 Small/Medium Company of the Year. This award factors in things such as innovation, continued quality, and impact to the industry. Oveja Negra […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio S&R 2020 Release Announced
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) has announced the return of the S&R, the company’s second release. S&R returns with the same sized Lancero, Corona Gorda, and limited edition culebra offerings. S&R was first released in 2018. It is the first Sumatra blend by James Brown in his portfolio. The remainder of the blend consists of […]