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News: El Artista Announces David Ortiz’ “The Slugger” Cigar Brand

EL Artista Cigars announces a new line extension for the David Ortiz line of cigars. “David’s brand recognition is growing across many of his projects,” states Radhames ‘Ram’ Rodriguez, President of El Artista Cigars, “and over the last 3 years we have seen good growth in the Big Papi cigar line and we want cigar fans to have something new”.… Continue reading »

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News: Plasencia Cigars to Introduce Alma del Fuego at IPCPR 2019

Plasencia Cigars, one of the world’s leading premium tobacco growers, announces the launch of Alma del Fuego, the third of five cigars that make up its signature Alma Series. The official debut will take place at this year’s International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) trade show, from June 28 – July 2 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev.… Continue reading »

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News: Alec Bradley Announces Lars Tetens Cigar Lines

Twenty-some odd years ago when I started down this premium cigar road, Lars Tetens cigars were in my local shop, I can picture them alone on their little island, segregated from the “normal” cigars in the humidor because of their herbal infusions. Most were sealed in baggies, with odd and interesting artwork. In recent years I’ve come across them here and there, even met Lars at an event a few years ago, he’s still, shall we say, eccentric and enigmatic? It was a bit surprising that a company that I think of as pretty conservative in the cigar world would pick up the brand, but Alec Bradley did it, and here’s the press release about what they are doing with the line. I have to say, I’ve smoke the Serie D and it was quite good, and I have a couple other’s floating around someplace (I admit, they still scare me a little!) As the predecessor to the Acid line in the botanical infused space, if you’re into that these will be worth a try … Continue reading »

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News: Mombacho Cigars Shipping Casa Favilli to Retailers

Starting the week off with some news from Mombacho Cigars. I might have to smoke one of these tonight! There were a handful that made there way into the wild a few months ago and I bought a few. I think there’s one floating around the humidor someplace. 

The latest release from Mombacho Cigars S.A. is the first cigar to use a Nicaraguan Broadleaf wrapper. After a pre-release late 2018 in the United States and Switzerland, Casa Favilli Cigars are now shipping worldwide.

Mombacho Cigars S.A. announced today that it started shipping Casa Favilli to retailers worldwide.

“This cigar is the first Nicaraguan Broadleaf ever in the industry. I am proud to say we have done something truly unique, Casa Favilli is very special”, said Claudio Sgroi, President and Master Blender of Mombacho Cigars.… Continue reading »

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News: Southern Draw Announces Jacob’s Ladder Brimstone

More news tonight, this one is another upcoming release from Southern Draw debuting at the upcoming IPCPR show. Jacob’s Ladder is my favorite in their lineup, I’m sure this amped up version will be another winner!

Southern Draw Cigars’ boldest blend will rain down its vivid interpretation of wrath with the Jacobs Ladder –hail, fire and brimstone – the names applied to each of its triple ligero filler tobaccos.

Brimstone, a moniker referencing the Bibles’ passages about fiery torment, is the fifth size of the Jacobs Ladder and uses a patiently aged Pennsylvania Broadleaf USA wrapper, a Maduro USA binder and a potent new filler combination consisting of three different ligeros from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The Brimstone is a very full bodied, full flavored bomb that burns uniformly and yields a beautiful white ash. The company believes this new size of Jacobs Ladder remains#boldbutapproachable and it is hand-made by AJ Fernandez Cigar Co. in Esteli, Nicaragua… Continue reading »

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