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by | June 17, 2019 · 6:10 pm

News: Black Label Trading Company to Debut New Artwork and Packaging

Not a slow news day today. Here’s some from Black Label Trading Co.  These guys are going to be the big talk of the show this year I think.

 

Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) will be debuting new artwork and packaging for its core-line at this year’s IPCPR in Las Vegas.

Royalty, Salvation, Lawless and Last Rites have each been given unique artwork designed by James Brown, creator of BLTC. These cigars are part of the original core-line that BLTC launched in 2013. Benediction was also part of the original core-line but will be replaced with Porcelain to complete the spectrum of BLTC’s five core-line cigars. New Packaging will begin shipping after IPCPR.

 

“I’m very excited for the re-boot of the BLTC Core Line. Black Label is celebrating its six year anniversary and it was time to change things up a bit. I believe every cigar has it’s own personality and tells a story. I wanted to give our core products the chance to tell that story through unique artwork for each line. It was also time to tweak the blends a bit. The blends didn’t change, I just played with different proportions of the original tobaccos creating a new, unique version of the cigars,” said James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.

 

“Black Label Trading Company is redefining the standards for cigar making. With a less is more philosophy, Black Label Trading Co. creates hand crafted premium cigars of t

 

he utmost quality at their own factory in Nicaragua.”

Visit BLTC Booth #2463 at this year’s IPCPR 2019 to place your orders. info@blacklabeltrading.com.

 

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by | June 11, 2019 · 10:41 am

News: Black Label Trading Co. Announcing Sixth Morphine Release

More news on a Tuesday, this time it’s the sixth annual release of the Morphine from BLTC. I need to try this one, as I don’t think I’ve smoked a Morphine yet. I don’t know how I feel about the name. I’ve complained about other cigars named after illicit narcotics, and while morphine isn’t one that’s abused on the streets, it still could be taken the wrong way by those who would like to see tobacco abolished. I’d be happy to smoke the cigar and judge it on it’s own merits though! I’ll pick some up when I see them.
Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce its sixth annual release of MORPHINE: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at BLTC’s own factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra.


“I can’t believe it’s been six years since our first Morphine release. To celebrate we have brought back one of my favorite vitolas, the 7″ x 38 Lancero. The other vitolas are old favorites also, the short Robusto and the Box Pressed Corona Gorda. This years vintage is rich and earthy with bold spice on the retro. The key note flavors are raisin, black cherry and a big blast of anise on the finish. This vintage is one of the best yet!” said James Brown, creator of BLTC and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.


MORPHINE cigars will be available in limited quantities at select BLTC retailers beginning this week.


​​Country of Origin: Nicaragua
​​Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
​​Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
​​Filler: Nicaragua


Corona Gorda Box Press – 5.5″ x 46 (18 count) MSRP $10.50
Lancero – 7 “x 38 (12 count) MSRP $11.50
Short Robusto – 4.5″ x 50 (20 count) MSRP $10.50


               
Black Label Trading Company is redefining the standards for cigar making. With a less is more philosophy, Black Label Trading Co. creates handcrafted premium cigars of the utmost quality at their own factory in Nicaragua.


For more information please contact info@blacklabeltrading.com.
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by | May 14, 2019 · 10:14 am

News: Emilio Cigars Reintroduces AF1 & AF2

Several years ago Emilio AF1 (and subsequently AF2) were all the rage.  If you search back through the CigarCraig.com archives you’ll find them mentioned plenty of times.  I believe I have a few squirrelled away in a humidor someplace still. I’m really interested to try this new iteration of the AF series, and I wonder if there might be a JB1 and 2 somewhere down the road (the AF was named for AJ Fernandez, the factory where the original was made, it was one of the early AJF collaborations)? 

Emilio Cigars releases into general production the AF1 and AF2; hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.

This is the first release of this line since the collaboration between Emilio Cigars and Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) was announced in January. The artwork and blending for these cigars has been done by James Brown.  Mr. Brown, owner of BLTC and Fabrica Oveja Negra, stated, “I am very excited to have these cigars hitting the market.  The AF1 & AF2 are classics that have been given the Oveja Negra makeover in appearance and flavor. Both are medium bodied with the AF1 highlighted by the rich, earthiness of the San Andrés wrapper and the AF2 is more spice forward with a Ecuador Habano wrapper.”

AF1 and AF2 will be available at select retailers this month. 

AF1 Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexico San Andrés 
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaragua 

                Robusto – 5×50 (20 count) MSRP $9.50
                Toro – 6×50 (20 count) MSRP $10.00
                Grand Toro– 6×58 (20 count) MSRP $10.50

AF2 Country of Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaragua 

                Corona – 5.5×42 (20 count) MSRP $8.50
                Robusto – 5×50 (20 count) MSRP $9.00
                Toro – 6×50 (20 count) MSRP $9.50
                Grand Toro– 6×58 (20 count) MSRP $10.00

Emilio Cigars is a brand with old school roots and new school attitude. With an eclectic portfolio, Emilio is sure to have something for everyone.

For more information contact info@OvejaNegraCigars.com.
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by | April 9, 2019 · 11:02 am

News: Black Works Studio Announces Second Release of S&R

Here’s some Tuesday news from the folks at Black Works Studio:

 

Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is pleased to announce the upcoming release of S&R: Hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabric  Oveja Negra. S&R will be available at select BLK WKS retailers for a limited time.

“We are very excited for the second release of S&R. This cigar represents the broad spectrum of cigars produced under the Black Works Studio line. It;s medium bodied with tons of complexity and the perfect amount of white pepper spice to let you know this is a BLK WKS cigar. The Nicaragua & Dominican blend is wrapped in a beautiful cafe colored Sumatra wrapper and topped with the S&Rs signature pig tail. This year, playing on the serpent theme we made a very limited number of Lancero Culebras, so keep your eye out for those!” said James Brown, creator of BLK WKS and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra.

S&R will be available in limited quantities at select BLK WKS retailers the week of April 15, 2019.

Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Sumatra with a pigtail cap
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaragua & Dominican

Lancero – 6.75 x 42 (20 count) MSRP $9.50
Corona Gorda – 5.5 x 46 (20 count) MSRP $9.50
*Culebra – 6.75 x 42 (1 count coffin) MSRP $35.00
Culebras will be available at select retailers listed alphabetically;

BNB Cigars, Boling Springs Cigars, Cousin’s Cigar, East End Cigar Co., King’s Leaf Cigar Lounge, Marker Cellars Family Winery, Maxamar Ultimate Cigars, Omerta Cigar Co., Skallywag Cigars, Smoker’s Abbey TX, Underground Cigar Shop and Willy’s Cigars.

BLK WKS cigars are an expression of art showcasing the talent, technique and tobacco behind our boutique

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by | January 23, 2019 · 9:22 am

News: Emilio Cigars Merges with Black Label Trading Company

I heard an interview with James Brown a few weeks ago where he hinted at something coming down the pike with Emilio Cigars. It will be interesting to see what James does with the AF1 and 2, and will Boutiques Unified just call themselves Black Label Trading Company? The Grimalkin they made recently was amazing, I still need to try the Maduro version!

 

Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) will take over the branding and marketing of Emilio Cigars.  As part of the merger, all cigar production will move to BLTC’s own factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. The Cavatina, LJZ, Papa Joe and Grimalkin cigar lines are already produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra.  Scott Zucca, owner of Emilio Cigars, will remain involved and continue distribution for both BLTC and Emilio Cigars through his distribution company L.J. Zucca Inc., a family owned company which has been distributing tobacco and other products since 1947.  
James Brown, owner of BLTC and Oveja Negrastated, “I’m very excited to take the Emilio brand to the next level. I believe this merger is the natural progression of things as we have been working closely with Scott Zucca over the past few years to expand the Emilio portfolio.  We have big plans for the brand and I think it will fit well with our customer base. AF1 and AF2 will be releasing from Oveja Negra in the spring with Suave to follow.  The Emilio portfolio gives me a lot of new blends to work with and as a cigar maker this is what keeps me inspired.”  

Emilio Cigars are available for purchase through Boutiques Unified.  For more information contact info@OvejaNegraCigars.com.

 

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