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Press Release: La Aurora Announces Attendance at PCA 2024 with Annual Release of Puro Vintage 2014

La Aurora is excited announce their return to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) International Convention and Trade Show for 2024 with the same booth that won “Attendee Choice Best in Show Large Booth” last year. La Aurora invites attendees to experience the definition of a handcrafted Dominican cigar with President of La Aurora, Guillermo León and Master Blender, Manuel Inoa at PCA 2024 at the Las Vegas ConventionCenter from March 22-25, 2024. Find La Aurora at Booth 17048 to explore and savor […]

February 22, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Mil Dias Maduro Edmundo

According to Jon Huber, co-founder of Crowned Heads, “Mil Dias Maduro is an extension of the original Mil Dias that we announced back in July of 2020. What’s important to note, however, is the Maduro blend is not simple a re-tread of the original blend where we just swapper the wrapper leaf out. Mil Dias Maude is an all-new blend from the outside to the inside we self was worth of bearing the Mil Dias […]

February 21, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: 3 Leaf Habano Robusto

3 Leaf Cigars is a partnership between Erik Wentworth who once worked for Hammer + Sickle cigars and James Ferriera, a fan of cigars with a nose for business. Will this partnership work? Will Erik Wentworth be able to take this company to higher heights then Hammer + Sickle which was from where I sit was more of a regional cigar brand. Time will tell, just like with any new company. Their first release is […]

February 20, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: La Union for Tatuaje Black Box

According to the La Union press release, “To commemorate the 20th anniversary of their working relationship, both My Father Cigars and Tatuaje have created a limited-edition project named La Union. “La Union” (The Union), a trademark owned by My Father Cigars, consists of two different exquisitely crafted boxes, one in black and the other in red. The logo for “La Union” features an artistic rendering of Pete shaking Jaime’s hand with Pepin blessing the union which represents the bond and […]

February 15, 2024

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Fall 2023

Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond is one of those bourbons you never see on the shelf at MSRP. The secondary market takes the bottle that should retail for $109.99 to northward of $500. For this I blame the liquor industry who allows price gouging. Distilleries ship their product to wholesalers, who then in turn sell them to stores. It is at the store level the price goes unchecked. The loser in this proposition is the […]

February 14, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Erik Wentwork Returns To Cigar Industry with 3 Leaf Cigars

Erik Wentworth has annoucned the release of 3 LEAF. According to a press release. It is a brand born from the knowledge obtained during 15 years in the cigar industry, the relationships – both professional and social – that have formed during that time, and my undying passion for cigars.” Erik Wentworth’s journey in the cigar industry began with a New Hampshire retailer where he worked as a tobacconist. It was there that he met […]

February 13, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: La Union For My Father Black Box

According to a press release, “To commemorate the 20th anniversary of their working relationship, both My Father Cigars and Tatuaje have created a limited-edition project named La Union. “La Union” (The Union), a trademark owned by My Father Cigars, consists of two different exquisitely crafted boxes, one in black and the other in red. The logo for “La Union” features an artistic rendering of Pete shaking Jaime’s hand with Pepin blessing the union which represents the bond and commitment […]

February 13, 2024

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Press Release: Kristoff Announces Three New Projects Debuting at PCA 2024

Next month at the Premium Cigar Associated trade show Kristoff Cigars is set to debut three new projects according to an email from Jarrid Trudeau who serves as the Executive Vice President of the company. The first cigar is the heavily anticipated Kristoff Twentieth Anniversary. The cigar will feature a Brazilian Arapiraca wrapper over an Indonesian binder with fillers from Nicaragua and Pennsylvania. The cigar will be available as a Robusto (5 x 50), Toro […]

February 10, 2024

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Press Release: Sazerac Barrel Select to Offer Barrel of Blanton’s Gold for Charity, Proceeds Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

For the first time, Sazerac Barrel Select (SBS), Sazerac’s single barrel release program, is holding a sweepstakes for the chance to select and purchase a barrel of Blanton’s Gold Bourbon. The Blanton’s Gold Charity Sweepstakes will be open to the public, with proceeds benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The winner of the Blanton’s Gold Charity Sweepstakes will receive: A VIP behind-the-scenes tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery for the winner and up to seven of […]

February 9, 2024

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Press Release: Ferio Tego releases Timeless Panamericana Secreto

Building on the momentum from the successful expansion of the Ferio Tego Timeless Prestige blend in the latter half of 2023, Ferio Tego introduces a new addition to its Timeless Panamericana line – the Secreto. The Ferio Tego Timeless Panamericana Secreto is a delicious petit corona measuring 4.5” x 40 ring gauge. “Petit Coronas are perennial favorites among many of the most discerning premium cigar enthusiasts”, said Michael Herklots, co-owner of Ferio Tego. “The addition […]

February 9, 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!