Espinosa Cigars will introduce the sixth installment of its 601 La Bomba Warhead Series, the Warhead VI. The 601 La Bomba Warhead Series was first introduced back in 2013, and with a few exceptions has been an annual release. The Warhead Series features a Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers. Each year’s release […]
Cigar News: JSK Cigars Releases Söta Kakor for Sweden
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Söta Kakor, a regional exclusive cigar for Sweden from Jas Sum Kral (JSK) Cigars is now shipping. The name Söta Kakor translates to “sweet cookies.” It is a project that JSK Cigars owner Riste Ristevski has been working on with Martin Nelson from Swedish importer Kind Cigars. JSK Cigars Owner Riste Ristevski provided details […]
Cigar News: Crowned Heads to Release Mil Días
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Crowned Heads will release a second project in conjunction with Tabacalera Pichardo called Mil Días. The name Mil Diás translates to “1,000 days” – and according to the story its a reference to the near-three-year journey the company has taken to develop this blend. Tabacalera Pichardo is co-owned by Don Eradio Pichardo and Luciano […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Winter Collection Returns for 2020
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Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has announced the return of its Rocky Patel Winter Collection brand. This is a cigar that started out as a seasonal release that has seen several incarnations over the years. News of the return was first reported by Cigar Aficionado. Back in 2008, Rocky Patel Premium Cigars launched its Seasonal Series […]
Cigar News: Viaje Summerfest 2020 Released
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Viaje has recently shipped the 2020 edition of the Viaje Summerfest. It marks the first time in two years the company has released the small batch line. As in the past, the Viaje Summerfest 2020 edition will be a Nicaraguan puro and feature the brand’s signature brushed (unfinished) footer. The 2020 edition will be a […]
The Blog: Summer of ’20 “The Big Board” (7/2/20) – Slight Increase on Announcements
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In previous years, the “Big Board” has served as a guide for what releases by which companies are planned for the IPCPR/PCA Trade Show. It was meant to be a written walk of the trade show floor and find out what companies will be showcasing. This year, we will take the “Big Board” live for […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Grand Reserve Heading to U.S.
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The Rocky Patel Grand Reserve, a cigar that was released in 2018 to the International market is now heading to the U.S. Rocky Patel Premium Cigars told Cigar Aficionado the cigar is shipping now and will be available for order during The Traveling Road Show this month. The cigar features an undisclosed blend and is […]
Cigar News: Perdomo 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Sun Grown and Maduro Details Announced
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Tabacalera Perdomo has announced details on two new releases, the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Sun Grown and Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Maduro. The two offerings will begin to reach retailers this August. “Our Perdomo Reserve line has been on the market for over 20 years. We wanted to come out with something really […]
Cigar News: Micallef Adds Toro Size to Herencia Habano and Herencia Maduro Lines
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Micallef Cigars has announced it is adding a 6 x 52 Toro vitola to both its Herencia Habano and Herencia Maduro lines. The new sizes will immediately begin shipping to retailers. “Herencia” means heritage, and it pays homage to the Cuban heritage of the Gomez Sanchez family who blended the new cigars and oversee the […]
Cigar News: Gurkha Cigars Releasing Castle Hall Nicaragua
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Gurkha Cigars has announced it is adding another offering under its Castle Hall line, the Castle Hall Nicaragua. Castle Hall is a grandfathered value line of cigars that was re-launched earlier this year at the 2020 TPE. While that line is produced out of the Dominican Republic, the Castle Hall Nicaragua is produced at the […]