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Press Release: Espinosa Premium Cigars & Knuckle Sandwich Cigars are Proud to Announce the “2024 Chef Special.”
Espinosa Premium Cigars and Knuckle Sandwich Cigars are proud to announce the release of the Knuckle Sandwich “2024 Chef Special.” The new Chef Special will be showcased at the 2024 PCA in March 2024. Said Erik Espinosa, “Back in 2022, [&hellip...
PUBLISHED March 2024
Cigar Articles
5 Great Whisky Cocktails to Pair with Cigars – Part 2
During covid I was bored. So I watched a lot of television and a lot of old episodes of Bar Rescue, where ‘the Gordon Ramsey of the bar industry’, Jon Taffer rescues failing bars. A concept that Gordon Ramsey also […]...
PUBLISHED March 2024
Cigar Articles
5 Great Whisky Cocktails to Pair with Cigars – Part 1
During covid I was bored. So I watched a lot of television and a lot of old episodes of Bar Rescue, where ‘the Gordon Ramsey of the bar industry’, Jon Taffer rescues failing bars. A concept that Gordon Ramsey also […]...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Les Fines Lames Announce New Lines for PCA 2024
Over 10 new products to discover at PCA 2024! Elected Best cigar accessory of 2022, the innovative French brand that reinvented cigar knife design in 2015, LES FINES LAMES creates iconic and unique cigar accessories, such as LE PETIT cigar […]...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Drew Estate New Exciting Releases: Shade to Black & Liga Privada 10 Aniversario Expansion
Drew Estate will release a few new items at the upcoming PCA Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas later this month. These include another collaboration with Metallica frontman James Hetfield and new vitolas in the Liga Privada 10 Aniversario [&he...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Announces Trio of Cigar Releases at PCA 2024
The PCA Convention & Trade Show will be a busy one for Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust with not one, not two, but three new releases. Or 12 new releases if you count each cigar from the Lancero sample as one […]...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Gurkha Teams Up with Mike Tyson for Tyson 2.0 Cigar Line
Gurkha has announced a partnership with boxing legend Mike Tyson for an upcoming cigar line set to debut at the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show later this month. The line will introduce two distinct blends. The maduro variant, packaged […...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Germany Welcomes Diplomáticos Grandes: A Rare Lancero Addition
Even within the realm of Cuban cigars, the emergence of new lancero offerings is a rare occurrence. However, this week heralds the arrival of a fresh addition in Germany: the Diplomáticos Grandes. Introduced as part of Habanos S.A.’s prestigio...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Artista Cigars Announces Trio of Treasures for PCA 2024
ARTISTA CIGARS ANNOUNCES THREE NEW PRODUCTS FOR PCA (Tamboril, Dominican Republic) – Artista Cigars announces two line extensions, one each for the Artista Series and Ortiz Series, and a whole new SKU set for the value segment named Art-56. “We [...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Miami Police Bust Counterfeit Cigar Operation: Inside the El Baratón Raid
On March 11, Miami Dade police apprehended Jorge Gomero, aged 52, residing at 10 SW 45th Ave. in Miami, on numerous felony charges, including those related to stolen merchandise and counterfeit cigar bands. The authorities had been conducting an inve...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Introducing Tenebrus: Luciano Cigars’ Enlightening Limited Edition Blend
Luciano Cigars is thrilled to announce the launch of the Fiat Lux Limited Edition ‘Tenebrus‘, a testament to our new strategic manufacturing partnership with Plasencia’s factory-Tabacos de Oriente, where the celebrated Fiat Lux line is ...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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S.T. Dupont Explains Why the Orignal Le Grand Lighter Lacks the Signature Cling Sound
In our latest YouTube video, we dive into the luxurious world of S.T. Dupont lighters at the 2024 Habanos Festival, celebrating Trinidad's 55th anniversary. We chat with Gilles Coupat about the new Trinidad 55th Anniversary lighter and delve into the...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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A Decade in a Box: Kafie 1901’s 10th Anniversary Cigar Sampler
Celebrating a Decade of Excellence: Kafie 1901 Cigars Set to Release 10th Anniversary Premium Cigar Sampler Display Renowned cigar maker and brand owner Dr. Gaby Kafie, a distinguished figure in the premium cigar industry, is pleased to announce the ...
PUBLISHED March 2024
Cigar Articles
Pairing Cigars & Alcohol – Chartreuse Yellow
Cigars and alcohol. Two luxury products that go hand in hand, and sometimes even meet on business level. Aging tobacco in whisky, rum, or cognac barrels is a practice several brands do to achieve extra flavour to the wrapper for […]...
PUBLISHED March 2024
Specials
Master Cigar Roller Explains Common Mistakes in Cuban Cigar Rolling
Recently, I visited Havana's Laguito 1492, where I toured and ended in a smoke lounge for a presentation by a top-level roller on perfect cigars and torcedero errors. This article explores common mistakes in cigar-making as shared by an expert....
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Foundation Cigar Co.’s New Era: Introducing Wise Man Corojo and Maduro
Foundation Cigar Co. has recently halted production of its original El Güegüense and Wise Man Maduro lines, previously manufactured in Nicaragua at Aganorsa Leaf. However, there’s something new on the horizon. Based in Connecticut, the compan...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Joya Cabinetta Lancero Returns: Limited Edition Elegance Awaited
When Joya de Nicaragua rebranded its Cabinetta Serie as the Joya Cabinetta In 2016, the lancero vitola was discontinued as part of the overhaul. However, in 2024, the slim, elongated size is making a limited-edition comeback, with Joya de Nicaragua [...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Anticipation Rises: Cohiba Ambar Set to Enchant Aficionados Worldwide
Nearly three years have elapsed since the grand announcement, and now, aficionados worldwide are eagerly anticipating the long-awaited arrival of the Cohiba Ambar. Intertabak AG, the esteemed Swiss distributor of Cuban cigars, has stepped forward as ...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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Cavalier Genève Cigars Debuts New Petit N2 Vitolas and Teases Mystery Blend ‘Tempura’ at PCA 2024
Cavalier Genève Cigars will be adding Petit N2 vitolas to its flagship White Series, Black II, and BII Viso Jalapa lines for the first time at PCA 2024. Cavalier is also announcing a new release called Tempura that will be […]...
PUBLISHED March 2024
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My Father Cigars Set to Announce New Cigars at 2024 PCA
My Father Cigars Inc. is set to introduce a few new cigars at the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show. This includes a new vitola to its El Centurion H-2K-CT line, two new vitolas in the Don Pepin Vintage line […]...
PUBLISHED March 2024