Le Carême Belicosos Finos 2019 LE

It’s been said here before, but there certainly seems to be a fair amount of bringing cigars back going on in the cigar business lately….

Fabien Ziegler Leaving Drew Estate

Fabien Ziegler, a longtime Drew Estate employee, is leaving the company. Ziegler’s current role is the director of consumer engagement, though he previously worked in…

Emilio Ships Grimalkin Seasonal Edition

The second release of Emilio Cigars’ Grimalkin Seasonal Edition is on its way to retailers to be enjoyed in time for Halloween. The cigar is…

Weekly News (Oct. 21, 2019)

News Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF/506 Shipping Next Month Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro Lancero FT Lancero Ships Camacho Diploma Black Special Selection Robusto Ships…

Brick House Ciento Por Ciento

Last year, while sleep-deprived in Germany, I saw that Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Co. had posted a picture of a new extension to…

Three More Minnesota Cities Pass Tobacco Purchasing Age Increases This Week

A trio of Minnesota cities and towns passed tobacco purchasing age increases this week, raising the number of municipalities in the state to join the…

D.C. Court Rules Against Cigar Industry’s Petition to Delay Substantial Equivalence Deadline

The cigar industry’s desire to delay the upcoming substantial equivalence deadline will have to find a new approach. U.S. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta…

Tatuaje Escasos HC

While a good portion of this site is about objectively evaluating cigars, I will admit that I love a good subtle nod in the back…

Fratello Shipping The Texan on Monday

On Oct. 21, the newest Fratello release will head to retailers in Texas. That cigar is a Texas exclusive, appropriately called The Texan. And keeping with…

Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF/506 Shipping Next Month

Next month, Alan Rubin will pay tribute to his late father with the latest release of the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare. It’s called the…

RoMa Craft Tobac Ships Baka Bantu

Baka is shipping. RoMa Craft Tobac has begun shipping the first size of its newest line, Baka Bantu. The 4 x 52 petit robusto is…