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Press Release: La Aurora Releases 120 Anniversary Limited Edition

La Aurora has announced the release of the La Aurora 120 Anniversary Limited Edition in celebration of their official 120th Anniversary (October 3, 1903). For 120 years, La Aurora has been crafting premium cigars that stand on the shoulders of tradition. La Aurora 120 LE is hand-crafted in small batches by expert torcedores with over 20 years of experience and crafted in a beautiful Habano 92-seed leaf wrapper, Dominican binder, and Dominican Republic filler blend (Piloto Cubano, Olor Dominicano, Corojo). The 120 Anniversary LE […]

October 3, 2023

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Press Release: Department of Justice Files Appeal on Historic Win for Cigar Industry

As expected, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), filed a notice of appeal on behalf of the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA), in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Cigar Association of America, Cigar Rights of America, and Premium Cigar Association v FDA. On August 9, 2023, Judge Amit Mehta issued a ruling in the CRA-led lawsuit CAA et al. v FDA striking down all FDA regulations […]

September 29, 2023

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Press Release: Crowned Heads Expands Sales Force

Crowned Heads has announced the addition of two new dedicated sales representatives to the team. These appointments come at a time of significant momentum and promise to elevate their level of retail customer support. The company has hired Craig Smith, a former hospitality executive to the southwest territory. The Arizona resident will oversee Arizona, California, Nevada and New Mexico. Additionally the company has hired Andy Yaffee who brings a decade of premium cigar sales. He […]

September 27, 2023

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Press Release: Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces The Prohibition Collection

Buffalo Trace Distillery is thrilled to announce The Prohibition Collection: an annual limited-edition, multi-bottle collection honoring the whiskeys that were legally produced and sold at the distillery during arguably the most contentious time period in alcohol history. Known then as the George T. Stagg Distillery, the debut release tributes five Prohibition Era-brands that have, until now, disappeared: Old Stagg, Golden Wedding, Three Feathers, Walnut Hill and George T. Stagg Spiritus Frumenti. From 1920 to 1933, the […]

September 26, 2023

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J.C. Newman Ships 2023 Brick House Bricktoberfest Cigars

This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. announced they will begin shipping Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars to 128 retailers across the United States and in Germany. This year’s release of Brick House Bricktoberfest cigars is a 6 x 52” cigar with a pigtail cap. Rolled at J.C. Newman PENSA in Esteli, Nicaragua, these limited-edition cigars features a Havana Rosado wrapper grown in Ecuador with a hearty blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos. This blend is designed to pair perfectly […]

September 22, 2023

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Press Release: Jim Young to Join Plasencia as Interim CEO, Advisor & Board Member

Plasencia 1865 has announced that industry legend Jim Young has joined their company as an advisor and board member. Mr. Young has been in the premium cigar industry since 2011 with Oettinger Davidoff AG, first as President – Davidoff North America based in Pinellas Park, FL and then as Davidoff’s Global Chief Commercial Officer based in Basel, Switzerland. He left Davidoff in 2022 and relocated back to the United States. Prior to his experience in […]

September 21, 2023

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Selected Tobacco Releases Limited Edition Ashtrays

Nelson Alfonso is more than just the blender of cigars such as Atabey, Alfonso, Bandolero and Byron. He is an artist first and foremost and is responsible for the branding of many Habano S.A. releases such as Cohiba Behike and Vegueros. He has designed limited edition jars, and humidors including the Padron 50th. Now you can add ashtrays to the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship. He has released three limited edition ashtrays for the Byron […]

September 19, 2023

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Press Release: C.L.E. Cigars Promotes Robert Wright to National Sales Manager

C.L.E. Cigar Company promotes industry veteran Robert Wright to National Sales Manager. Robert has an extensive resume in the cigar industry that dates back 40 years, which includes Camacho and Davidoff Cigars as well as his own brand Pura Soul. Robert Wright will step into his role immediately. Robert Wright, born in Costa Rica, grew up in the U.S. and followed his first love, music. Robert majored in music and went on to perform professionally. […]

September 12, 2023

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Press Release: MEERAPFEL Cigar launches “Ernest” Master Blend

The MEERAPFEL family operates the oldest business in the premium cigar industry – an unrivaled legacy spanning over 400 years and 11 generations of tradition. While not known by the masses the family produces authentic Cameroon wrapper used throughout the cigar industry. In 2022 MEERAPFEL created a new segment in the premium cigar world with its MEERAPFEL Cigar; the Uber Luxury. The company is set to release their third Master bend called “Ernest” in Dortmund, Germany […]

September 12, 2023

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Press Release: Barrell Craft Spirits® Introduces New Cask Finish Series

Barrell Craft Spirits® (BCS), the original independent blender of unique aged, cask strength whiskey since 2013, today launched the new Barrell Bourbon Cask Finish Series. The limited-edition Series utilizes the company’s blending and finishing expertise to make bespoke blends of straight bourbon whiskeys with unique finishes. The Cask Finish Series will introduce two blends each year, beginning with the launch of the first two blends this Fall: Amburana and A Tale of Two Islands. Amburana […]

September 8, 2023

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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!