The Tatuaje PCA 2023 was a cigar made just for retailers who attended the PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas last year. In true industry fashion the cigar didn’t hit retailers until February of 2024. Tatuaje isn’t the only company to release their PCA exclusive just prior to the 2024 trade show as Padron did the same thing with the Padron Black. The PCA 2023 is limited to 2,500 boxes of 20 cigars (50,000 cigars) and […]
Altadis U.S.A. celebrates a big milestone in 2024, as the H. Upmann cigar brand turns 180 years old. The limited-edition H. Upmann 180th Anniversary cigar commemorates one of the oldest and most renowned cigar brands in the world since 1844. The cigar, an iconic 50 X 7 Churchill size, will be presented in a beautifully detailed 10-count box. Only 5,000 boxes have been produced. In addition to these boxes, Altadis U.S.A. will also release 180 […]
Traveller Whiskey is a collaboration between Chris Stapleton & Master Distiller Harlan Wheatley. I’ll gladly give you that Chris Stapleton is a phenomenal musician and this comes from someone who didn’t like anything about country until I heard the song Tennessee Whiskey. Let’s start with the man, it is said he has more then 200 bottles of bourbon in his house and at his concerts he offers “The Single Barrel Experience” which provides the best […]
C.L.E. Cigar Company announces the unveiling of the Asylum April Fools’ 2024 “Year of the Dragon” at the PCA in Las Vegas. The Asylum April Fools’ 2024 Year of the Dragon is the fourth in a series of cigars that are released yearly on April Fools’ Day (April 1st). Last year’s version celebrated the Chinese Zodiac.” Asylum cigars will continue this trend showcasing this year’s version. In true Asylum style, the blend will come in […]
La Aurora USA announces the expansion of the Cazadores line. Cazadores was first introduced in 2018 with Cazadores Claro featuring a Connecticut wrapper. La Aurora is now growing their value-priced cigar line with two new additions for 2024: Cazadores Maduro and Cazadores Nicaragua. Since 1903, La Aurora has been making cigars to fit any palate; however, with the Cazadores line they are ensuring that the same excellence synonymous with the La Aurora name can be found to fit any budget. Spanish […]
Boliche Blvd is 5th release from West Tamp Tobacco Company joining the ranks of West Tampa White, Black, Red and Attic Series. Like the Attic Series it’s a limited edition and available in only one size a 6 x 60. Named after Columbus Drive in Tampa which is home to Cuban and Latin Restaurants where Boliche is a common dish of beef stuffed with ham with a side of rice. Only 500 boxes of 50 were […]
In late 2023 HVC released a half corona size of their popular Hot Cake line of cigars and with PCA 2024 around the corner the company has announce the release of 3.5 x 44 half corona for the HVC Hot Cake Golden Line Connecticut. According to Reinier Lorenzo, president and founder of the company the blend has been slightly tweaked which is something the company does whenever they introduce a new size. Made at Fabrica de […]
C.L.E. Cigar Company to present the Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later line of cigars at the 2024 PCA. Asylum is recognized for its bold, edgy, and creative cigars blends. The Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later brand is composed of two different cigar blends. The two blends represent a “split screen” type of smoking experience. The Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later cigars were blended by C.L.E. Cigar Company President Christian Eiroa. His inspiration was to create […]
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 […]