Los Statos Deluxe got a refresh this year and was introduced at the 2022 PCA trade show. The Los Statos Deluxe was reblended by Justin Andrews of General Cigar (STG) and Matt Booth of Room 101. Room 101 was acquired earlier in 2022 by STG and, even though General Cigars was not going to be […]
The Smoking Syndicate: Punch The People’s Champ
Ben Lee The Smoking Syndicate No Comments Dominican, General Cigars, HATSA, honduran, nicaraguan, Punch, Robusto, The People's Champ
Punch unveiled a new cigar last month called The People’s Champ. This cigar was a collaboration with the Punch Brotherhood, an online Punch enthusiast group, and the Punch team. It took three years to get the cigar right after debating on the size, profile, and packaging. Punch brand manager John Hakim said, “We asked. They […]
The Smoking Syndicate: Bolivar Lost and Found Cofradia EMS Toro
Ben Lee The Smoking Syndicate No Comments Bolivar, Cofradia, Dominican, ems, Forged Cigar Company, HATSA, honduran, Justin Andrews, Lost and Found, nicaraguan, Robert Caldwell, Scandinavian Tobacco Group, STG, sumatra, toro
Justin Andrews of Scandinavian Tobacco Group and Robert Caldwell of Lost & Found teamed up to create the new Bolivar Cofradia. This cigar was released in both EMS and Oscuro wrappers in mazos of five cigars. Justin and Robert were given full access to all the tobacco library available at the HATSA factory in Danlí, […]