Portraits: Hendrik “Henke” Kelner

I have met Hendrik “Henke” Kelner a few different times over the years, and each time I have come away with a distinct appreciation for not…

Exclusive Quesada Heads to Big Smoke

Quesada is expanding its event only offerings in the form of a 6 x 46 cigar. According to an article in Cigar Insider, the cigar…

CAO Planning Limited Edition Holiday La Traviatas (Updated)

CAO will be releasing a pair of limited edition cigars for the holiday season that they promise delivers a spicier, more complex take on the…

Illusione Raises Epernay & ULTRA Prices

In one of the more minor price increases of the last year, Illusione’s Epernay and ULTRA lines will see a small increase in price. Brand owner…

Joya de Nicaragua Cuatro Cinco

For the past two years, Joya de Nicaragua has made it no secret that its 45th anniversary was on the horizon. The company also made…

Weekly News (November 4, 2013)

Editor’s Note: After one week with Patrick Lagreid handling this tradition, I’m back. October was a busy month and I imagine at least the first…

La Flor Dominicana Discontinues Coronado, 28 Other Products

La Flor Dominicana’s portfolio is slimming down quite a bit. Over the past few weeks, the company has informed retailers that over 30 SKUs will…

Press Release: Nomad Cigar Company to Release Nomad S-307 (Updated)

July 1, 2013 (Esteli, Nicaragua) – Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to announce a new fall Nicaraguan blend called the Nomad S-307. The cigar scheduled to…

Quesada Q d’etat Howitzer

Last year SAG Imports released the Q d’etat line to bring attention to the increased government regulation and taxation of cigars. The line consisted of…

Winner: The Newsletter (October 2013)

And very quickly, we are back. Every month, one subscriber of The Newsletter wins a box of cigars in what might be the easiest contest…

Headley Grange Drumstick

In mid-September, Crowned Heads made it official: the company would have a limited edition released based off of one of its current lines that would…