Oveja Negra Brands has announced it will attend the 2020 PCA Trade Show this summer in Las Vegas. In addition, the company announced that for the first time it will participate in the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 show which opens January 29th and also takes place in Las Vegas. The brands of Oveja Negra Brands […]
Prime Time Episode 118: Benjamin Holt, Dissident Cigars
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On Episode 118, Benjamin Holt, the owner of Dissident Cigars, makes his Prime Time debut! Dissident is a brand that developed a cult following, but eventually went away. This year came news that Benjamin has resurrected the brand with his own spin. We talk to Benjamin about his journey in the cigar industry and this […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 118: Benjamin Holt, Dissident Cigars
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Tonight Benjamin Holt, the owner of Dissident Cigars makes his Prime Time debut! Dissident is a brand that developed a cult following, but eventually went away. This year came news that Benjamin has resurrected the brand with his own spin. We talk to Benjamin about his journey in the cigar industry and this new […]
Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Begins Shipping Products
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The re-launch of Dissident Cigars is now in full swing. Owner Ben Holt has announced he has begun shipping the company’s Soap Box, Bloc, and limited edition Home lines. These revamped lines were officially were launched at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. “We had a great reception at this last trade show and I’m very […]
Cigar News: Oveja Negra Brands Launches
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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, […]
Cigar News: Dissident Bloc to Relaunch at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show
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Earlier this year, it was announced that Dissident Cigars was purchased by Benjamin Holt and the brand would be returning to market. At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Dissident Cigars is returning to the market under the stewardship of new owner Benjamin Holt. As a part of the return, Dissident will be re-launching one of […]
Cigar News: Dissident Soapbox to Relaunch at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show
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The 2019 IPCPR Trade Show will see the re-launch of Dissident Cigars by new owner Benjamin Holt and under James Brown’s Oveja Negra Brands umbrella. At the trade show, one of the original brands from Dissident Soapbox will see a return. Dissident Soapbox comes with a different look and a different blend. The cigar is […]
Cigar News: Dissident Home to Debut at 2019 IPCPR
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Earlier this year, it was announced that Dissident Cigars was purchased by Benjamin Holt and the brand would be returning to market. Today, the company made its first formal product announcement with the limited production Dissident Home. Dissident Home will make its debut at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. Back in 2015, Dissident Cigars […]
Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Purchased by Benjamin Holt
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Dissident Cigars is getting ready to relaunch. Benjamin Holt, an area sales representative for Boutiques Unified, announced he has purchased the brand. “Over the past few years I have seen many cigar brands come and go. Some stopped operations due to fear of FDA regulations. Others because of failure to adapt to the changes in […]
Cigar News: Crippen and Johnson Out at Dissident Cigars
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Gordon Crippen and Ryan Johnson, the edgy, unpredictable, and popular duo who were the face of Wichita, Kansas-based Dissident Cigars are no longer with the brand. Crippen informed Crippen informed Cigar Coop of the change last evening. The Dissident Cigar brand was associated with Wichita-based retailer Westside Humidor, but had gained traction nationally. Crippen also […]