At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, James Brown and Black Works Studio showcased a line known as Boondock Saint. The Boondock Saint is a cigar that was first announced in 2016 and was put into limited distribution prior to the enactment of the Deeming Regulations on premium cigars by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Following the 2017 […]
Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Sindustry Toro
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Black Works Studio, Boutiques Unified, Fabrica de Oveja Negra, Review
Just before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s August 8th deadline that required pre-market approval for new cigars products, the brands of Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) and Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) soft-launched a limited release of several brands. One of the new brands under Black Works Studio is a fuller San Andres maduro […]
Agile Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Green Hornet Robusto
William Cooper Agile Cigar Reviews, Reviews No Comments 4.0 - Box Worthy, 91-93, Agile Cigar Review, Assessment Update, Black Works Studio, Fabrica de Oveja Negra
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 providing a score for the first time or it might be a blend […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Boondock Saint Heads to Retailers
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Black Works Studio’s Boondock Saint, a cigar first announced last year and introduced in a limited fashion, then showcased at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show is finally en-route to retailers. Produced at the company’s Fabrica Oveja Negra facility, the Boondock Saint features a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper, Nicaraguan Habano binder, and fillers from Nicaragua, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Showcases New Bands for Green Hornet and Kato
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Green Hornet and Kato, two offshoots of Black Works Studio’s Killer Bee line, now have packaging of their own. The new packaging was showcased at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show. Previously, both lines shared the same bands as the Killer Bee. When Black Works Studio launched, brand owner James Brown, created a maduro offering called Killer Bee that used natural […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Boondock Saint to be Released in August
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Black Works Studio’s Boondock Saint, a cigar first announced last year and introduced in a limited fashion, will be heading to retailers next month. The cigar is also expected to be showcased by Black Works Studio at next week’s IPCPR Trade Show opening July 11th in Las Vegas. “The Boondock Saint is a perfect example […]
Prime Time Show Episode 8: James Brown, Black Label Trading Company / Black Works Studio
William Cooper Podcast 2 Comments Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, Developing Palates, Fabrica de Oveja Negra, Podcast, Prime Time Show
For Episode 8 of the Prime Time Show. we welcome our special guest, James Brown – the man behind Black Label Trading Company, Black Works Studio, and the Fabrica Oveja Negra factory. We will catch up on what’s been happening with James and his various projects. In our Debonaire Ideal segment, we will talk “Off-Road Excursions”. Finally, […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Announces Two Event Only Cigars
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Black Words Studio has announced two new event-only cigars under its Killer Bee line. The Killer Bee Lonsdale and Killer Bee Green Hornet Kato are scheduled to make their debut at Black Works Studio events beginning in March 2018. The new Killer Bee Lonsdale introduces 6 1/2 x 42 vitola into the Killer Bee line joining the […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Sindustry Slated for February Release
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Black Works Studio has announced the release of its first limited edition line, Sindustry. This is one of three new lines that were launched by Black Works Studio at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. According to the company, a limited production run of Sindustry will be available to select retailers in February, 2017. “I’m very excited […]
2016 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #23: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2016 Cigar of the Year, Black Works Studio, Boutiques Unified, Box Worthy Thirty, Epic Encounters, Fabrica de Oveja Negra
“The Green Hornet is a cigar that showcases the brand’s artesian qualities to create a most unique cigar experience.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro w/ Candela linear cap & closed foot Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Nicaragua Country of Origin: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra) Robusto: 5 x 48 Price: $9.50 Review: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Green Hornet […]