The Pier 28 Oscuro, the third release by Pier 28 Premium Cigars is getting ready to head to retailers. It was at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show where Pier 28 first introduced the Pier 28 Oscuro. The name of the cigar is highlighted from the dark Brazilian wrapper used on the blend. For further information […]
Cigar News: Sinistro to Partner with Tiburon Boutique Cigars in Texas Market
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Sinistro Cigars has announced a partnership with Tiburon Boutique Cigars for brand representation in the Texas market. Tiburon is a two-year-old independent cigar rep company based in Austin Texas focusing on Boutique Cigars and is co-owned by Carter Skinner of Austin, Texas and Chris Osgood of Houston, Texas. The company focuses on boutique cigars and […]
Cigar News: FDA Calls for Ban on Flavored Cigars
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a series of reforms designed to take steps to curb underage smoking. As a part of the program, the agency is calling for a sweeping ban on flavored tobacco, flavored e-cigarettes, and the use of menthol in tobacco products. This ban includes flavored cigars. The announcement was […]
Cigar News: Crux Limitada PB5 Fourth Edition Heads to Stores
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Crux Cigar Company has announced it is shipping the Crux Limitada PB5 Fourth Edition. It’s the fourth batch released of the company’s first limited edition cigar. Like in previous editions, the PB5 is highlighted by a proprietary Nicaraguan Engañoso wrapper leaf made exclusively available to Crux. The size and shape of the vitola remain the […]
Cigar News: Swinger Cigar Company Closes Doors
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Swinger Cigar Company, run by Ryan Gallimore has closed its doors. Gallimore made the announcement on the company’s social media channels. The text of the announcement by Gallimore is below:
Cigar News: Gran Habano Brings Back Los Tres Reyes Magos
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Gran Habano has announced the return of its limited edition culebra set, Los Tres Magos. It’s a a culebra package that includes three of Gran Habano’s most popular blends. The name Los Tres Reyes Magos stands for “The Three Wise Men”. Each culebra contains three 7 x 32 panatela cigars tied together and will […]
Cigar News: Quesada Cigars Completes Revamping Fonseca Brand
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Quesada Cigars showcased a revamped look for its original Fonseca Classic brand. Today the company has announced it has revamped the other four lines under the brand. The new look will be presented at a launch event scheduled to be held in New York City at the Nat Sherman […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Connecticut Released
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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 […]
Cigar News: Royal Agio Brings Back Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero Flag Tail (FT) Edición Limitada
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The Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero Flag Tail (FT) Edición Limitada, a limited edition line extension to Royal Agio Cigars’ popular Balmoral Añejo XO line is once again returning for a limited run. This is a cigar that first made its debut back in 2016. The Balmoral Añejo XO Lancero FT is a 7 x 40 […]
Cigar Review: Southern Draw Cedrus – The Hogan
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Cedrus is the fifth regular production premium line by Southern Draw Cigars. It’s a cigar that was announced just prior to the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show and Convention, and was officially shown to the world at the trade show at an unveiling event the first day. Compared to its other lines, Southern Draw took a […]