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 […]
Black Works Studio’s Sindustry is back for a second year in a row. Today the company announced that the 2018 edition of Sindustry is now available to its local retailers. Sindustry features the same tobacco components that were on the first edition, including a San Andres Maduro wrapper with a Nicaraguan Habano binder and Nicaraguan […]
Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
S&R, a release from Black Works Studio, that was first announced back in July 2016, is now heading for a widespread release. Today the company announced the cigar will be making its way to select retailers in February. The name S&R stands for Serpents and Rainbows. The release is significant because the blend is a bit of […]
“Black Works Studio has been releasing some creative and innovative cigars that deliver high on performance. The Sindustry Toro is no exception.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Toro: 6 1/4 x 48 Price: $10.00 Review: Black Works Studio Sindustry Toro (10/1/17) Appearances on […]
