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Press Release: Lure Cigars Releases “The Last Cast” 2025 Edition

Brand owner Lou Cross of Lure Cigars™ announces the 2025 release of “The Last Cast” – the second annual release of this limited-edition cigar to honor the memory of his late father.

June 17, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Avowed Cigars Higher Calling

Higher Calling is a limited edition from Avowed Cigars. Based on the Vow 6.29 blend this LE uses higher priming leaves that includes Cotui tobacco from the farms of Monica Kelner in the Dominican Republic.

June 16, 2025

American Whiskey

Whiskey Review: Yellowstone Hand Picked American Single Malt Single Barrel – Liquor Junction

Yellowstone Hand Picked American Single Malt Single Barrel is today’s review but how did we get here?

June 14, 2025

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: AG Cigars Un Nuevo Reino

AG Cigars Un Nuevo Reino is a new cigar to me that I wouldn’t have discovered if not for Small Batch Cigar. It’s also the second cigar we’ve reviewed this week from Mi Havana Cigar Factory.

June 13, 2025

Press Release

Press Release: Outcast Cigars Now Shipping

Representing a new voice in the premium cigar world, Outcast Cigars is now shipping to retailers. Outcast is a brand built for those who defy the norm, embrace boldness, and live on their own terms.

June 12, 2025

Press Release

Press Release: Penelope Bourbon Cigar Sessions Chapter 1

Penelope Bourbon makes a big splash in the cigar scene with Cigar Sessions Chapter 1 American Whiskey. A limited edition release crafted for the ultimate medium-bodied cigar pairing is the first in a series of releases to enhance the complexity and enjoyment of cigar occasions

June 11, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Eladio Diaz 72 Aniversario

Eladio Diaz 72 Aniversario referred to as the North & South edition because of its use of tobacco from the North and South part of the Dominican Republic. The cigar utilizes tobacco grown at higher elevation in the southern part of the Dominican Republic.

June 11, 2025

Press Release

Press Release: Powstanie Cigars Now Shipping SBC24

Powstanie Cigars has announced that SBC24 cigars will begin shipping this week to customers who placed orders during this year’s trade show.

June 10, 2025

Cigar Court Podcast

Cigar Court Podcast: Cohiba Litigation Explained

In this episode of Cigar Court, hosts Barry Stein and Frank Herrera discuss the complexities of the cigar industry, focusing on the recent Cuban trademark lawsuit involving Cohiba.

June 10, 2025

Press Release

Press Release: Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Eagle Rare 12

Buffalo trace distillery reaches higher with the introduction of eagle rare 12: A permanent new addition to its award-winning portfolio. Enabled by the Distillery’s 10-year, $1.2 Billion Expansion Project, Eagle Rare 12 embodies the heights reached when time-honored tradition and bold innovation merge together.

June 9, 2025

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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!