Powstanie is a Polish word meaning, uprising. The Powstanie Connecticut Corona Gorda is a line extension for the Connecticut that debuted in 2023 but it’s roots date back to almost a decade ago. According to a press release, “The cigar was originally blended over 9 years ago for the birth of Mike Szczepankiewicz’s (co-owner) son. At that time, there were only 100 cigars made. The original band said “ApolloDani” in blue and pink.” The Powstanie Connecticut […]
Aganorsa Leaf has announced a new line of cigars—Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio—in memory of their Master Blender Arsenio Ramos who passed in 2018. Arsenio was born in Cuba in 1934 and spent his entire life working with tobacco. In Cuba, Arsenio was in charge of processing tobacco, specifically fermentation, for Cubatabaco in Pinar Del Rio. After a half a century of laboring in his mother country Arsenio came to work for Aganorsa in Nicaragua where he […]
Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon sitting on our shelf on the bar since the Super Bowl when we purchased it for the game. What better than a bourbon from 4x Super Bowl winner Terry Bradshaw. Not a knock on my childhood hero by any means, but this is what we were stuck with on the shelf here in New Hampshire the week of the Super Bowl. The biggest enemy of this website is the New Hampshire […]
Sans Pareil Cigars, an ultra-premium luxury cigar company, is pleased to announce the addition of Green to their core line of cigars. The much anticipated Green line will debut at the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show taking place March 23-25 in Las Vegas. This is the first expansion to Sans Pareil’s core line of cigars since its start in 2017. From selecting the finest tobacco available on the market, to the details of placing […]
The Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Original, a favorite among seasoned cigar smokers worldwide, was re-released in the USA in 2023 as a Club de Amigos exclusive at 120 stores across the country. Since its launch, it’s been the buzz of cigar shops as one of the most sought-after cigars with an unmatched price-quality relationship. This year, Joya de Nicaragua is thrilled to introduce a new member to the Clásico family – the Joya de […]
The Padron Black has been associated with limited edition since its release in 2016 for Jose Padron’s 89th Birthday that was released exclusively to Smoke Inn in South Florida. The cigar additionally saw distribution as a one time exclusive for the TAA as well as part of a sampler pack to benefit Cigar Rights of America. In 2023, Padron made the cigar available for retailers that were in attendance at the PCA Trade Show in […]
At every cigar event, the question pops up: ‘What about the Cabinetta Lancero?’ We get it; there’s a certain charm to the elegance and rich experience of a great Lancero, but let’s face it – it’s a niche favorite. So, ‘by popular demand’, here it is the Cabinetta Lancero Limited Edition for 2024… and trust us, it’s better than ever!” – Juan Martínez In 2016, Joya de Nicaragua’s branding was getting a facelift. The “Cabinetta […]
The Perfect Fifth, an American independent Scotch Whisky bottler known for its rare, ultra-premium single cask Scotch Whiskies, is releasing a 14-year-old American Whiskey with roots in Kentucky under its Canongate line. Distilled in Bardstown, KY in 2009, this whiskey spent three years aging in Kentucky before being sent to Scotland to age another 11 years. The unique blend of Kentucky’s tempestuous weather, combined with Scotland’s more temperate climate, has resulted in a whiskey with […]
La Aurora USA has announced the release of La Aurora Preferidos Hors d’Age 2022 LE. Hors d’Age 2022 LE is composed of an Ecuadorian wrapper paired with an Ecuadorian binder and long-filler leaves from the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Nicaragua. This well-balanced, vintage blend masterpiece provides a unique start for an extra-aged cigar with an ultra-smooth medium-to-full-bodied smoke. La Aurora Preferidos Hors D’Age is the result of an investment in time and world class tobacco. […]
HVC has announced they will release HVC Hot Cake Broadleaf at the PCA 2024 in Las Vegas. The cigars which are being branded, Fresh out of the Oven Broadleaf won’t ship until July 2004. with the Hot Cake Fresh out of the oven Broadleaf. According to a press release, HVC Cigars is dedicated to delivering the epitome of luxury and refinement in every product they create. The cigars are crafted with meticulous attention to details […]