Black Label Trading Company

A term that has come into my vocabulary as of late is inflection point, that spot where the trend bends and changes direction. It’s come…

Routine is part of life, whether it’s when you get up, how you get to work—at least in the days when people commuted to work—or…

The last time I reviewed a bee-themed cigar from Black Works Studio (BLK WKS), I started the review wondering what the point of Black Label…

In 2015, Black Label Trading Co. showed off a brand new blend at its IPCPR Convention & Trade Show booth that would become a popular annual…

Earlier this year, L.J. Zucca announced that Black Label Trading Co. would be effectively taking over the Emilio brand. Fabrica Oveja Negra—the factory that is…

When discussing brands, factories and blenders, it’s fairly common to have the phrase “signature style” brought up about their cigars. Some are known for strength,…

When Black Label Trading Co.’s founders announced Black Works Studio—also known as BLK WKS—I wasn’t really sure what the point was. Why have a separate…

In 2016, Black Label Trading Co. released Santa Muerte, a two-size limited edition release made to celebrate Día de Los Muertos, the Mexican holiday honoring…

In late 2015, James Brown, the co-owner of Black Label Trading Co., launched a brand named Black Works Studio to showcase “unique premium cigars” produced at the Fabrica…

As part of its new releases for the 2016 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, Black Works Studio Co. create a new cigar called Bishops Blend,…

In January it was announced that Black Label Trading Co. and Cigar Federation were teaming up to do a special release called the J.W. Marshall….