News of a shade grown Maduro was originally broken on The Cigar Authority episode with Terence Reilly. Today, we found out more information in a press release by Aganorsa Leaf. According to Terence Reilly, VP Sales & Marketing “This wrapper is a game changer for us and will grow our already stellar reputation for creating incredible cigars that possess a signature flavor and aroma impossible to duplicate.” The new Aganorsa Signature Selection Shade Grown Maduro will […]
United Cigars has announced the launch of a new collaboration series that will begin shipping in May. According to a press release, Series Unidas has been a work in progress for many years and the idea of a collaboration between United Cigars and other cigar brands seemed to be a natural next step after the success of their Firecracker Limited Release. This was one that was close to their hearts and as a result it […]
Miami Cigar & Company announced that the La Aurora 107 Zeppelin will debut at IPCPR 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. “La Aurora 107 was a game-changer when it released in 2010,” noted Jason Wood, Miami Cigar & Company Vice President. “Adding to the line such a unique shape in this classic blend will be a great way to re-introduce this legendary blend to cigar enthusiasts nationwide. La Aurora is well known for creating high-quality figurados, and this will […]
Drew Estate announced today the seasonal release of their Flying Pig vitola, including Liga Privada No. 9 and T52, Undercrown Maduro, Shade and Sun Grown, as well as Kentucky Fire Cured. The Flying Pig is one of the most desired vitolas in the company’s portfolio, presented in a 100mm x 60 ring gauge vitola, and is a favorite amongst cigar enthusiasts worldwide. The shape is based on a photograph of an 1895 cigar salesman’s size […]
In a press release today, JC Newman released the testimony of Drew Newman before the Senate Hearing in Ybor City in regards to Premium Cigars and Small Business. Good afternoon Mr. Chairman and Members of Congress. In 1895, my great-grandfather, J.C. Newman, founded our family business. Four generations and 124 years later, we are the oldest, family-owned, premium cigar company in America. Here in Tampa, we proudly roll premium cigars the same way that my […]
In a press release Miami Cigar & Company officially announced on April 8th morning that La Aurora 1985 Maduro is now available and shipping to retailers nationwide. “We are extremely excited to add 1985 to our Time Capsule lineup,” noted Jason Wood, Miami Cigar & Company Vice President. “Along with the 1987 Connecticut, 1903 Cameroon, and 1962 Corojo, 1985 Maduro will offer a perfect option for full-bodied cigar enthusiasts looking for an exceptional value. 1985 is definitely an every-day […]
United Cigar is introducing a first-of-its-kind cigar that has been in the works for over 5 years and they believe its time has finally come. A five-tobacco blend surrounded by a Sumatra binder and an Ecuadorian wrapper might not sound that different but El Tallois the first cigar to use all stems as the filler. El Tallo is handmade in the Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Magia Cubana by master blender Jose Dominguez. The project began as […]
The following statement from Dr. Scott Gottlieb was issued today via an FDA Press Release which deals with substantial equivalence among other things. Our comprehensive plan on tobacco and nicotine regulation, unveiled in July 2017, aims to tackle the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. by focusing on two key areas: reducing the nicotine levels in combustible cigarettes to render them minimally or nonaddictive; and harnessing new forms of nicotine delivery that could […]
J.C. Newman Cigar Company will release its first Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) exclusive brand, Brick House Ciento por Ciento. Handcrafted in J.C. Newman’s Nicaraguan factory, Puros de Estelí Nicaragua, S.A. (J.C. Newman PENSA), Ciento por Ciento only uses tobaccos grown in the rich, volcanic soils of Nicaragua. It is the first Nicaraguan puro blend in the Brick House line, hence the name, which means 100% in Spanish. The wrapper is a Habana-seed, corojo leaf […]
Drew Estate continues their celebration of the 20th Anniversary of ACID, by announcing the nationwide release of ACID Plush. Attendees of the 2019 TAA Trade Show held March 17-21st in Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic will get the first look at the nationally available release. Now is the time to experience the power of deep purple with this 5.5” x 50 premium ACID blend. ACID Plush is all at once rich, dense and wonderfully aromatic. […]