News and Announcements

El Septimo’s Second Lounge Location Opening Next Month in Hollywood

From halfwheel on December 20, 2022 Posted in News

El Septimo's second retail store and lounge will exclusively carry the brand's portfolio of cigars, as well as its wine and spirits.
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Cigar Journal’s Top 25 Cigars of 2022: #19 To #14

From Cigar Journal on December 20, 2022 Posted in Reviews

Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 19 to 14.

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Reagan-Udall Foundation Publishes Review of FDA’s Tobacco Regulations

From halfwheel on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

The Reagan-Udall Foundation's report is critical of FDA's leadership, transparency and inability to act quickly. While cigars are barely mentioned in the report, there are some parts of this that…

Dojo Delivers Fumar & Fundraiser to Cigars for Warriors

From Cigar Dojo on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

Today the Cigar Dojo hand-delivered the cigars and funds from the month-long Fumar & Fundraiser event to benefit Cigars for Warriors. Eric and Jordan Guttormson along with Scott Braband met…

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Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Slated for January Release

From halfwheel on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

The new line will soft launch in January before getting a full release following the 2023 TPE Trade Show.
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Illusione Allegria Lonsdale – Blind Cigar Review

From Blind Man's Puff on December 19, 2022 Posted in Reviews

"I really couldn’t be happier with this cigar in regard to performance and the flavor profile. It was never overpowering but had the fuller flavor profile that I prefer. I…

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Cigar News: Espinosa Cigars to Release Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut

From Cigar-Coop on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the addition of a Connecticut core line to the Knuckle Sandwich portfolio, the brand that is done in collaboration with celebrity restauranteur Guy Fieri. A…

PCA Launches Grassroots Campaign in Canada

From Cigar Dojo on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) have announced the launch of its first grassroots campaign in Canada using the cigaraction.org alert center. The campaigns goal will be to engage and mobilize…

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PCA Kicks Off Campaign in Canada

From halfwheel on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

The PCA has launched a campaign in support of cigar consumers and retailers in Canada.
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Cavalier Genève Cigars Starts Shipping White Series Corona

From Cigar Journal on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

Cavalier Genève announces that it is now adding the White Series 5.75x44 Corona to its core line offering.

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Cavalier Genève Cigars Starts Shipping US Regional Exclusive

From Cigar Journal on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

Cavalier Genève Cigars announced today that it started shipping its US Regional Exclusive.

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Cavalier Genève Cigars Starts Shipping Viso Jalapa

From Cigar Journal on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

Cavalier Genève Cigars announced today that it is shipping its first cigar part of the Limited Release program: the Viso Jalapa Limited Release 5.25x56.

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Aladino Corojo Reserva Corona No.4 Limitado

From halfwheel on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

Originally released in 2019, the Aladino Corojo Reserva Corona No.4 Limitado has become an annual release. Three years after its debut, it's time to revisit a cigar from the original…

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2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #20: Alec Bradley Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro (2021 PCA Exclusive)

From Cigar-Coop on December 19, 2022 Posted in Reviews

“The Magic Toast blend translated nicely to a box-pressed cigar... it's a nice addition that Alec Bradley made to the PCA Exclusive Series and it's one I hope returns.”

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Weekly News (Dec. 19, 2022)

From halfwheel on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

Cigar News Aganorsa Leaf Teases More Packing Changes Aged CAO Amazon Basin Extra Añejo Heading To Stores In January Altadis U.S.A. Announces Henry Clay War...
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Cigar Journal’s Top 25 Cigars of 2022: #25 To #20

From Cigar Journal on December 19, 2022 Posted in Reviews

Today we are revealing the six cigars ranking from positions 25 to 20.

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Netherlands – upcoming legislation on plain packaging for cigars

From Cigar Journal on December 19, 2022 Posted in News

The Dutch State Secretary Van Ooijen announced on 2 December 2022 that the upcoming proposal to introduce plain packaging for e-cigarettes will also include the introduction of neutral packaging for…

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Red Anchor The Admiral

From halfwheel on December 18, 2022 Posted in News

Originally a Dutch cigar brand packed in tins, this version of the Red Anchor brand is made at the Hendrik Kelner Jr.’s Kelner Boutique Factory in the Dominican Republic.
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Tabak & Tech Tip Sunday | Cigar prop 2022

From Cigar Prop on December 18, 2022 Posted in Videos

It’s another Drew Estate Tabak and Tech Tip Sunday!

We have started another YouTube Channel so make sure you give us a follow over there for non-cigar-related videos https://www.youtube.com/@propstyle2022
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2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #21: The American Double Robusto by J.C. Newman Cigar Company

From Cigar-Coop on December 18, 2022 Posted in Reviews

“When it comes to The American line, I have found each of the vitolas to bring its own unique characteristics to what it delivers flavor-wise. Given the Double Robusto is…

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Cigar News: Viaje Holiday Blend and Christmas Tree Return for 2022

From Cigar-Coop on December 18, 2022 Posted in News

After a one-year hiatus, Viaje has released two of its seasonal releases in time for the end of the year holidays – the Viaje Holiday Blend and the Viaje Christmas…

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Cigars Daily LIVE 241 (A Very Merry Christmas Pairing Episode)

From Cigars Daily on December 18, 2022 Posted in Videos

Sometimes you kick off your shoes and relax with an amazing pairing... other times you collapse in a chair with the first cigar you grabbed and a bottle of jack…

Black Works Studio Killer Bee Shaolin

From halfwheel on December 17, 2022 Posted in News

The Black Works Studio Killer Bee debuted in 2015 and got its third line extension in 2022.
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How To Cut & Light A Cigar With Artificial Intelligence

From Cigars Daily on December 17, 2022 Posted in Videos

The world of premium cigars are a legacy industry steeped in time honored traditions. It's very different from the 'intuitive', automated, technology driven world that we live in today. But…