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Top 5 Cigars of 2024

Top 5 Cigars of 2024: Number 5 – Blackened S84 Shade to Black

We begin the countdown of the Top 5 Cigars of 2024 with the unveiling of Number 5, Drew Estate’s Blackened S84 Shade to Black. Check back daily and on Friday at 12 Noon Eastern time we will announce our #1 will have all five cigars available in a 5 pack on Small Batch Cigar.

December 16, 2024

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Cigar Review: Blackened S84 Shade to Black Toro

Blackened S84 Shade to Black is the followup to M81 Maduro to the Core which was released in 2022. The cigars are a passion project between Rob Dietrich, the Master Distiller & Blender of BLACKENED Whiskey; James Hetfield, Metallica co-founder, singer and guitarist; and Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate. For those who think that James Hatfield is just a figure head for the line of cigars all you need to do is […]

March 27, 2024

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!