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, […]
Black Works Studio has announced the return of the S&R, the company’s second release. S&R returns with the same sized Lancero and Corona Gorda releases as the 2018, but with one additional twist – literally. For 2019, a limited edition culebra will also be offered to select retailers. The small batch release of S&R is […]
Since announcing he was opening his own factory in 2015 and assuming control of his production, James Brown of Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studio has become an emerging force in the Boutique Cigar World. Brown’s Fabrica Oveja Negra handles not only production for his own brands, but has now become a destination for […]
Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2019 in grand fashion as we’ll welcome the man behind Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, and Fabrica Oveja Negra – James Brown! A lot has happened since we last talked to James – and we will catch up on all of the latest projects and happenings. […]
Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2019 in grand fashion as well welcome the man behind Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, and Fabrica Oveja Negra – James Brown! A lot has happened since we last talked to James – and will will catch up on all of the latest projects and happenings. […]
Black Works Studio has announced the release of the Killer Bee Connecticut. This is a cigar previously announced as the Killer Bee Yellow Jacket. When originally announced as the Yellow Jacket, the cigar made its debut at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show. It is a small batch release that was offered up to those […]
In 2016, James Brown introduced three new lines under his Black Works Studio brand just prior to the August 8, 2016 deadline where new releases would require pre-market approval. The three new releases were Sindustry, Boondock Saint, and S & R. At the time, Brown opted to put these cigars into limited release. Over the […]
Black Works Studio has announced the return of the Boondock Saint for 2018. This marks the second widespread release or the limited edition cigar. The Boondock Saint is highlighted by the use of a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper. Pennsylvania Broadleaf is also used in the filler along with Connecticut Broadleaf and Nicaraguan tobaccos. The cigar has a small […]
For 2018, James and Angela Brown brought a new larger booth into IPCPR to showcase their Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) and Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) brands. The booth was not only one of the standout ones in terms of design, but it was one of the most welcoming ones. This year the booth […]
At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, James Brown and Black Works Studio will introduce the Yellow Jacket. It’s a cigar that is highlighted by a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Black Works Studio Jacket will be available on a first come first serve basis to those retailers attending IPCPR 2018. “We wanted to release a cigar […]