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Press Release: Old Foresters Announces 117 Series: Rum Finish

Today, Old Forester® released its latest expression in the 117 Series: Rum Finish.

July 10, 2024

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Press Release: Idris Elba Reveals New Sky-High Anthem As He Comes Together With Grey Goose Altius To Create The Ultimate Celebration Moment

To mark the launch of GREY GOOSE Altius, the new luxury vodka inspired by the rare natural luxuries of the French Alps, Idris Elba has revealed his latest track, the sky-high summer anthem ‘Pushing On.’

July 10, 2024

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Press Release: Penelope Announced Annual Release of Toasted Rye

Penelope Toasted Rye Whiskey (Batch 24-304) is on shelf now with a limited allocation of 9,000 (6-in) cases at a minimum suggested retail price of $74.99 per 750mL bottle.

July 10, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Cromagnon 2024 Cranium

The CroMagnon line was discontinued due to a shortage of Connecticut Broadleaf. Mike Rosales & Skip Martin turned to Pennsylvania Broadleaf for the reimagined CroMagnon 2024. Can it be as good as the original?

July 10, 2024

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Press Release: Guy Fieri, Espinosa Premium Cigars, & Cigar Dojo Team Up to Launch the “Knuckle Sandwich Strike Force” Cigar

Guy Fieri of Grocery Games and Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives has teamed up with Espinosa Premium Cigars, & Cigar Dojo Team Up to Launch the “Knuckle Sandwich Strike Force” Cigar a Smoke Inn exclusive.

July 9, 2024

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Press Release: Black Label Trading Co. Bishops Blend Shipping To Retailers

Black Label Trading Company has announced the shipment of Bishops Blend to select retailers beginning next week. Bishops Blend is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.

July 8, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: DTT Barba Amarilla 2024

The Barba Amarilla is an exclusive for Small Batch Cigar from Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Has Steve Saka produced another exceptional blend?

July 8, 2024

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon (Rick 58)

Every bottle of Blanton’s denotes the rick number the barrel came from. Does a higher rick number change the flavor profile of the bourbon? The answer just might surprise you…

July 5, 2024

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Press Release: Whiskey House of Kentucky Begins Production at Industry Transforming Distillery

Whiskey House of Kentucky (Whiskey House), the newest and most advanced distillery in the United States, announced operations officially began yesterday, July 1, as initially projected. Located on a 176-acre campus in the T.J. Patterson Elizabethtown Hardin County Industrial Park, Whiskey House is the most sophisticated, technically advanced producer of custom bourbon, rye, and American whiskey in the United States For more information, visit www.whiskeyhouse.com. Whiskey House was initially founded in 2022 by David Mandell, […]

July 3, 2024

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Press Release: Plasencia Cigars Announces The Alma Del Campo Guajiro Robusto Gordo Box-Pressed Is Now Shipping

Plasencia Cigars, a world-leading premium tobacco grower, established in 1865, has announced the Plasencia Alma Del Campo new box-pressed vitola, Robusto Gorda aka Guajiro measuring 5 ½ X 54, is on the way to stores across the nation. This box-pressed vitola will eventually replace the existing round Guajiro which will remain available for clients to purchase while supplies last. The highly popular Alma Del Campo line made its debut in 2017. The Alma Del Campo […]

July 3, 2024

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It all started in 1998 when I walked into a cigar shop for the first time in Brooklyn, NY. A desire to try something new led to life long friendships and a career in the cigar industry. I served as a shop manager, blogger, shop owner, writer, marketing coordinator, sales and was an award winning podcaster. After 25 years, I decided it was time to leave the cigar industry. Cigars are still as a passion of mine as is bourbon so I continue the legacy with this website.... Cheers & Long Ashes!