Black Label Trading Company has become the latest manufacturer to produce a cigar for Jim Robinson’s Leaf series. Today has come word that Leaf by James will be the fourth installment of the series. The cigar will have a pre-launch on Friday, June 8th at Robinson’s Leaf and Bean Store in Pittsburgh with a full […]
Agile Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Company Bishops Blend Corona Larga (2016)
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 […]
Cigar News: Fabrica Oveja Negra to Produce Flor de Cesar
Flor de Cesar, a small batch, limited production, shop exclusive brand for BnB Cigars is making a return. This week the retailer announced the return of Flor de Cesar with production now being handled by Fabrica Oveja Negra in Nicaragua. The blend features a Brazilian wrapper with a Honduran binder and a combination of Nicaraguan, Dominican, […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company Releasing Bishops Blend Vintage 2018
Black Label Trading Company has announced that is 2018 vintage of Bishops Blend is now heading to stores. “I’m very excited about the third release of Bishops Blend. This is one of our most anticipated releases of the year and the 2018 vintage will not disappoint. The 2018 boasts big bold flavors of anise, pepper, […]
Agile Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Sindustry Robusto
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 […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio S&R Set the Hit Stores in February
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 […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #26: Black Works Studio Sindustry Toro
“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 […]
Cigar News: Black Label Trading Company to Release Deliverance Nocturne 2017
This week Black Label Trading Company will ship its annual release of the Deliverance Nocturne 2017. The Deliverance Nocturne made its debut in 2015 as a limited edition extension of the Deliverance line. The blend features a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper, a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, and fillers from Pennsylvania and Nicaragua. Deliverance Nocturne is produced at […]
Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Boondock Saint Corona Larga
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 News: Black Label Trading Company to Release Santa Muerte 2017 Edition
Black Label Trading Company’s Santa Muerte, an annual small batch release commemorating the Day of the Dead, is shipping to retailers on Friday October 13th, 2017. “This is our second release of Santa Muerte and people really responded well to the change of pace for us. Our limited releases tend to be full-bodied with a […]