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Press Release: Corazon Tequila Releases the Expresiones del Corazón 2023 Collection

Corazon Tequila is thrilled to announce one of its most extensive Expresiones del Corazón Collections to date. Showcasing the extraordinary partnership between Casa San Matías, Mexico’s fourth oldest tequila distillery, and Buffalo Trace, the World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery, the 2023 Collection features six premium tequilas, including two brand new añejos aged in French Oak and ex-Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon barrels. In addition, the award-winning Artisanal Blanco and William Larue Weller, George T. Stagg and […]

January 16, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Ferio Tego Summa Robusto

The word summa means a ‘comprehensive work’, a ‘summary or a synthesis of the body of work’ thus far. Ferio Tego Summa is a blend that embodies the diversity and complexity of the Ferio Tego Portfolio. The Summa blend highlights the incredible trifecta of body, flavor and intensity… and maximizes those levels with wonderful balance. Or here in New England, Summa is better known as one of the four seasons. When Michael Herklots left Nat […]

January 16, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Muestra de Saka Krakatoa

The Muestra de Saka Krakatoa according to the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust website, “was truly agonized over and took well over three years to perfect.” Named after the famous volcano located between the islands of Java and Sumatra in the Indonesian province of Lampung the cigar would have been an ideal candidate for Sumatra tobacco. Since its famous eruption in 1883 the volcano continues to add new land masses to the region with various eruptions. […]

January 11, 2024

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Penelope Barrel Strength Batch 16

Penelope Barrel Strength comes from Penelope Bourbon which was crafted and created to celebrate the impending birth of a cigar in 1998. To commemorate this occasion, the company quickly realized they wanted to create a spirit that embodied the daily joy of celebrating life’s pleasures – big and small. Mike Paladini teamed up with his close childhood friend and neighbor, Danny Polise\to discover and produce a Straight Bourbon Whiskey everyone could appreciate and enjoy. A […]

January 10, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Liga Privada 10 Anniversario Toro

In 2018, Drew Estate released Liga Privada 10 Anniversario to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Liga Privada line. While the master blender behind the cigar is debatable, it is a cigar that changed the face of Drew Estate. According to a press release at the time of release, “The hard work began deep in the Valley, hunting for the dense lush leaf required to turn our dream cigar into a reality. This cigar symbolizes […]

January 9, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Buffalo Trace Collaborates With Chris Stapleton For Traveller Whiskey

Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley and Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton today unveiled Traveller Whiskey, a new, premium blended whiskey that represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration of collective artistry. Proudly blended and bottled at the World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery under Wheatley’s expert supervision, Traveller is the result of countless hours of testing, tasting and dedication to craftsmanship that have produced powerful songs and world-class whiskeys. Of the collaboration, Stapleton shared, “Partnering with […]

January 8, 2024

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Press Release: Aganorsa Leaf Announces Rothschild Size of Supreme Leaf

Aganorsa Leaf has announced the newest size of Supreme Leaf—one of their most exciting and sought-after cigars ever produced. Using the same blend of entirely Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos grown on farms in Nicaragua and packed in the same vibrant colors as the original production, Supreme Leaf’s latest vitola is a 4.5 x 50 box pressed Rothschild. “The vast majority of the vitolas released in Supreme Leaf have been between five and six inches long and […]

January 4, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Kristoff Tres Compadres Robusto

The Kristoff Tres Compadres is a tribute cigar to three friends. Kristoff owner Glen Case memorializes his friends who passed away. Rolando Villamil, the factory manager at the Charles Fairmorn factory where Kristoff produces its cigars, and Chuck Finch, Case’s best friend since high school. Add Glen Case to the mix and you got Tres Compadres. Made at the Tabacalera von Eicken S.R.L. in the Dominican Republic these Nicaragua Puros feature the companies new packaging […]

January 4, 2024

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Press Release: Espinosa Cigars Announces Espinosa Sumatra

Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the Espinosa Sumatra. Made at the La Zona Cigar Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua; the Espinosa Sumatra is the newest eponymous core line release, joining Espinosa Habano and Espinosa Crema. Said Erik Espinosa, “This is just another example of us finding the right cigar to fill a void in our portfolio. It’s right in my wheelhouse, nutty but with the spice note I love.” The Espinosa […]

January 3, 2024

Bourbon Review

Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Port Finished Review

According to the bottle of Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey Port Finished, “This truly small-batch bourbon starts with traditionally grown corn, rye, and malted barley. All of our staple grains are grown for us on the Omlin Family Farm in Quincy, Washington. The grains are mashed & distilled in our Woodinville distillery, then trucked back over the Cascade Mountains to our private barrel houses, where Central Washington’s extreme temperature cycles promote the extractions of natural flavors from the oak. Prior to being coopered, the barrel […]

January 3, 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!