Early in 2020, Protocol Cigars would release the second installment of its Lawman Series known as the Protocol Eliot Ness. Eliot Ness pays homage to the American Prohibition agent, famous for his efforts to bring down Al Capone. It was originally planned for a late 2020 release, however, due to the supply chain delays as […]
Prime Time Episode 202: Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan, Protocol Cigars
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For Episode 202, we welcome back the Protocol Boys – Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan. Protocol Cigars was launched in 2015 and has adopted a theme of law enforcement under its branding. Today the company has built a portfolio with something for everyone and with some highly acclaimed cigars – and all with a loyal […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 202 – Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan, Protocol Cigars
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For Episode 202, we welcome back the Protocol Boys – Juan Cancel & Kevin Keithan. Protocol Cigars was launched in 2015 and has adopted a theme of law enforcement under its branding. Today the company has built a portfolio with something for everyone and with some highly acclaimed cigars – and all with a loyal […]
Cigar Review: Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro (Toro)
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In 2019 Protocol Cigars would release a two-blend cigar release known as Protocol Sir Robert Peel. Protocol Sir Robert Peel would mark a major change in terms of a cigar being released as the line was intended to be a more premium offering in the portfolio. This would be reflected in both the blends and […]
Cigar News: Protocol Battle Borne Cigar Announced
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Protocol Cigars has announced the Protocol Battle Borne Cigar. It’s a limited cigar that will support the Battle Borne organization who has a mission to connect veterans with the resources needed to recover from their mental, emotional, and physical trauma so they can restore their lives and reintegrate into society. The cigar will make its […]
PCA 2021 Report: Protocol Cigars
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For Protocol Cigars, 2021 marked the sixth IPCPR/PCA Trade Show. It also marked the first trade show since Kevin Keithan became a managing partner for the company. When Protocol Cigars first launched their company, they had a small kiosk at the Espinosa Cigars’ booth hoping to sell some of their Protocol Blue line. Fast-forward to […]
Cigar News: Protocol John Doe Series 3.0 Announced
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Protocol Cigars has announced the third installment of the Protocol John Doe Series with the Protocol John Doe Series 3.0. It is a one-time, limited-edition installment that will once again be sold exclusively through Omerta Cigar Company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Protocol John Doe keeps to Protocol’s theme of law enforcement and is appropriate for […]
Cigar News: Protocol Blue Gordo to Debut at PCA 2021
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At the 2021 PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, Protocol Cigars will add a 6 x 60 Gordo line extension in the Protocol “Blue” Line debuting at the 2021 PCA Trade Show. The Protocol “Blue,” which it has unofficially been referred to as, was the first release for Protocol Cigars back in 2015. The […]
Cigar News: Protocol Bass Reeves to Launch at 2021 PCA
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At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Protocol Cigars will launch the third installment of its Lawman Series, the Protocol Bass Reeves. Like the other installments, the Protocol Bass Reeves will have a natural and maduro offering along with its traditional, refined, and regal packaging. The Protocol Lawmen Series pays homage to those […]
Cigar Review: Protocol Coppers
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Protocol Cigars probably is the best example of the “Little Engine That Could” in the cigar industry. The company has been around for six years and has built up a portfolio (at press time) of nine core line blends and a very loyal fan base following. At the same time, the company has used that […]