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by CigarCraig | May 29, 2019 · 8:01 am

News: PSyKo Seven Nicaragua Will Be Arriving at a Tobacconist Near You

Once again we have some news from the folks at Ventura Cigars, this time it’s the release of the PSyKo Seven Nicaragua, which I have been looking forward to. Fortunately, two of the retailers listed below are close by, one of which is about two miles from home, so I’ll be stopping in to my local CigarCigar shop to pick some up to put in my PSyKo Seven humidor!

PSyKo Seven Nicaragua by Indiana Ortez for Ventura Cigar Company Will Be Arriving at a Tobacconist Near You

Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) is pleased to announce the arrival of PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua, the fresh, bold blend created in collaboration with rising industry star, Indiana Ortez. All eyes have been turned toward the PSyKoSEVEN Nicaragua cigar since its debut at TAA 2019. And enthusiasts everywhere have been anticipating the rich, relaxing smoke seen all over Instagram since the show. The wait is over, and PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua is now shipping to retailers nationwide.

PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua is the second collaboration between Ventura Cigar Company and Indiana Ortez. The young blenderis the master behind the Fathers, Friends, and Fire cigar, which earned industry accolades when it launched in Spring 2018.Using her expertise, intuition, and trademark enthusiasm for the tobacco leaf, in PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua, Ortez created a complex blend of nuanced flavors that evolve throughout the entire smoke.

“Indiana created something special for PSyKo SEVEN,” says Michael Giannini, General Manager at Ventura Cigar Company. “She learned the craft from her father, master blender Omar Ortez, but in this cigar, the flavor and the vibe is all Indiana. And it’s all PSyKo SEVEN. We’re excited to get this product onto the shelves of our tobacconists, and into the hands of cigar smokers just in time for smoking season.”

PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua is hand-rolled in the Ortez factory, Condega Nicaragua, and is wrapped in a 2007 vintage Desflorada wrapper. The cigars will be available in 20-count boxes, with cigars found in three sizes: Gordo (6”x60), Robusto(5”x50), and Toro (6”x50).

PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua Cigars are immediately shipping to the following retailers:

Arizona:

• Anthony’s Cigar Emporium, Phoenix, AZ (602) 265-1165

• Anthony’s Cigar Emporium, Tucson, AZ (520) 531-9155

• Stag Tobacconist, Phoenix, AZ (602) 943-8519

California:

• Cigar Monkey, Merced, CA, (209)-384-7473

• Hoffer’s Cigar Bar, La Mesa, CA, (619) 339-0617

• Ohlone Cigar Lounge, Fremont, CA, (510)-972-4373

• Robusto Cigars, Arcadia, CA, (626) 782-4427

• Smoke 4 Less #2, Lancaster, CA, (661) 943-5684

• Squire Cigars, Santa Rosa, CA, (707)-573-8544

• Stogies Lounge, Lodi, CA, (209)-334-5764

Connecticut:

• Buttheads Tobacco Emporium, Danbury, CT, (203) 792-4327

Florida:

• Belicoso Cigars & Café,Winter, FL, (407) 960-1899

• Neptune Cigars – Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL,(800) 655-3385

• Neptune Cigars – Little Havana, Miami, FL, (800) 655-3385

• Neptune Cigars – Miami Superstore, Miami, FL, (800) 655-3385

• Orange Avenue Cigar LLC, Orlando, FL, (407) 601-3840

• Rock n Roll it, Orlando, FL, (407) 542-3756

• The Cigar Castle, Temple Terrace, FL, (813) 985-1300

• Tobacco Cove, Jacksonville, FL, (904) 731-2890

Indiana:

• Copper Canyon Store, Fort Wayne, IN, (260) 387-6002

Kentucky:

• Blaze Lounge LLC, Newport, KY, (502) 644-6722

• The Party Source, Bellevue, KY, (859) 291-4007

New Jersey:

• All County Wholesale Inc., Brick, NJ, (732) 295-6605

New York:

• Buffalo Cigars, Amherst, NY, (714) 674-7833

• Buffalo Cigars, Buffalo, NY, (714) 674-7833

• Buffalo Cigars, Orchard Park, NY, (714) 674-7833

• Iron Horse Cigar Depot, Hudson, NY, (518) 828-1505

• James And Sons Tobacco, Saratoga Springs, NY, (518) 581-7274

• Tinder Box #362, Williamsville, NY, (716) 689-2914

Ohio

• House of Cigar Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 376-7540

• House of Cigar, Columbus, OH, (614) 848-6764

• House of Cigar Powell, Powell, OH, (614) 760-0190

• House of Cigar South, Columbus, OH, (614) 869-1011

• House of Montecristo, Columbus, OH, (614) 299-9070

• Humidor Plus, Columbus, OH, (614) 891-9483

• Jungle Jim’s Eastgate LLC, Cincinnati, OH (513) 674-6000

• Jungle Jim’s International, Fairfield, OH (513) 519-5001

• Straus Tobacconist, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 621-3388

• The Wight Puff LLC, Springboro, OH, (513) 492-7100

Oklahoma

• ZT Cigars – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK, (405) 942-0070

• ZT Cigars – Yukon, Yukon, OK, (405) 494-7188

Pennsylvania:

• Cigar Cigars – Colmar, Colmar, PA, (210) 251-9117

• Cigar Cigars – Downingtown, Downingtown, PA, (484) 786-9679

• Cigar Cigars – Frazer, Malvern, PA, (610) 251-9117

• Cigar Cigars – Horsham , Horsham, PA, (215) 328-0050

• Cigar N More, Harrisburg, PA, (717)-541-1341

• Twin Smoke Shoppe, Philadelphia, PA, (215) 334-0970

If your local Tobacconist is not listed, check with them to see when PSyKo seven will be available at their location. For more information, or if you are a retailer who would like to bring PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua into your store, please contact your Ventura Cigar Company sales rep, or visit venturacigar.com.

About Ventura Cigar Company

Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) is a unique cigar brand born in sunny Southern California that is on a mission to create memorable, complex cigar blends that excite the senses and reward discriminating palates. Their flagship Archetype, Case Study, Project805, and PSyKo SEVEN brands offer multiple award-winning blends that earned 90+ ratings in Cigar Aficionado, Cigar & Spirits, and Cigar Snob. And Archetype’s Axis Mundi won #13 Cigar of the Year for 2017 from Cigar Aficionado. Ventura Cigar Company also distributes Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories and the 4th Generation Tobacconist and Comoy’s of London lines of pipe tobacco products, extending its reach and tradition of offering top-quality tobacconist products. Pipes and blends under these brands are cultivated through generations of craftsmanship, making them longtime favorites of pipe tobacco enthusiasts.

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by Craig Vanderslice | March 14, 2019 · 9:01 pm

News: Ventura Cigar Company Announces PSyKo Seven Nicaragua

Here’s some news from the folks at Ventura Cigars. I’ve been looking forward to something new in the PSyKo Seven line, I’ve enjoyed the other offerings and it’s been a long time since there’s been anything new.

Mind. Blown.

Announcing PSyKo Seven Nicaragua by Indiana Ortez for Ventura Cigar Company.

There’s a new face and cigar on the scene at Ventura Cigar Company. Introducing PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua by Indiana Ortez, rising cigar industry star, and daughter of tobacco industry icon Omar Ortez. Set to debut at TAA 2019, this collaboration is an addition to the popular PSyKO SEVEN brand, and offers a fresh, bold point of view from the young blender. Indiana Ortez was also the master blender behind Ventura Cigar’s Fathers, Friends, and Fire limited edition cigar, which earned industry praise when it arrived in Spring 2018. With the success of the Fathers, Friends, and Fire blend, Ventura Cigar Company teamed up with Indiana Ortez again, this time to bring PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua to life.

Indiana spearheaded the project with her trademark enthusiasm and expertise, testing blend after blend to get exactly the essence she was looking for. The result is the bold and complex PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua; offering rich, nuanced flavors that constantly evolve throughout the smoking experience. It’s a cigar that invites you to unleash the madness and experience the spirit of Nicaragua.

“Whenever you want to create a new blend, you need to depend on your intuition,” says Ortez. “It’s like a recipe- you can’t force making something that’s truly great. If you enjoy the process as you go through it, your intuition will guide you.”

As part of the first Nicaraguan tobacco family, Indiana has a knack for the craft in her blood. She’s been part of the industry since she was a child, inspired by her father’s passion and relentless perseverance, which was handed down from his own father. PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua is hand-rolled in the Ortez factory, Condega Nicaragua, and is wrapped in a 2007 vintage Desflorada wrapper as a nod to the stories of those working within the tobacco industry before her.

“Every cigar has a story to tell,” says Indiana. “Every puff from a favorite cigar is the story behind the growers, the workers, the blenders- the people who have dedicated their lives to the craft.”

“Indiana has such vision,” says Michael Giannini, General Manager at Ventura Cigar Company. “She has a genuine, organic understanding for the nuances of tobacco, and knows how to bring it to life so the smoke can be enjoyed to the fullest. She’s a real talent, and we’re so pleased to be working with her and getting her passion and story blended into our PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua cigar.”

PSyKo SEVEN Nicaragua will be available in 20-count boxes, with cigars found in three sizes: Gordo (6”x60), Robusto (5”x50), and Toro (6”x50). It joins other PSyKo SEVEN blends, which feature unexpected juxtapositions of flavor and boldness, encouraging smokers to disconnect their minds from the chaos and commotion of the everyday with an enjoyable smoke.

For more information about the Ventura Cigar Company, or other PSyKo SEVEN cigars, please visit venturacigar.com.

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by CigarCraig | December 18, 2018 · 9:09 am

Contest: CigarCraig’s Holiday Giveaways No.1!

At the risk of being politically incorrect, Ho, Ho, Ho! I’m waiting for someone to take offense to that and ban it, everything else upsets someone nowadays! So it goes in the cigar industry, several years ago, cigar companies were falling all over one another sending me boxes upon boxes of cigars to give away in the now legendary CigarCraig’s 12 Spectacular Days of Cigar Giveaways, which usually went for 13, 14 or 15 days and made a lot of people happy! It made me happy too, but it took a toll, it was a huge time investment at a busy time of year. So, with the cigar companies unable to provide piles of cigars, I’ve scaled back, and dig into my personal vault ‘o goodies to spread some holiday cheer! (Oh crap, with the new job and all, I just remembered I forgot to organize a secret Santa this year! Why did nobody remind me?). So here’s the first holiday giveaway of 2018!

As you know, Ventura Cigar Co. has been showing up frequently in the news here over the last year or so, and has been a company of interest of mine for a few years. I’ve been a fan for about 5 years since smoking a Psyko Seven when I was a guest on The Cigar Authority in 2013. I think it was the 2016 IPCPR show that they had a media event at their booth where they highlighted their Case Study line, and gave out some neat swag, which has rested in storage since then waiting for me to find a proper purpose for it.

The central item here is a cool 15 count travel humidor. It’s not going to hold 15 6x60s, but it’s big enough for a long weekend, but not too big to take up a lot of space in your luggage. Actually, it’s just about the right size in my opinion, if I didn’t have a bunch of travel humidors already, we wouldn’t be having this conversation! Along with it is an aluminum water bottle, and a hardbound blank journal, great for recording your cigar notes, listing grievances against your enemies, or whatever. I will, no doubt, rummage through my humidors and find some appropriate cigars to include in the travel humidor too!

Thanks to Kevin at CigarProp.com, there will also be one of his Lighter Bleed Tools included!

Thanks to the folks at Ventura, even though they have no idea they are sponsoring this! Standard rules apply, leave a comment to enter, must be of legal age to win, and I’ll select a winner on my next post, which might be Friday, might be Sunday, we’ll see how things go!

Until the next time,

CigarCraig

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by CigarCraig | November 24, 2016 · 9:16 am

Cigar News featuring Diamond Crown, Big Papi, Psyko Seven and Montecristo

Happy Thanksgiving to all my U.S. readers! Today will be filled with food and family here in a few hours, so I’m going to be real lazy and put out a post with a bunch of news items that have recently come across my desk (and I slacked off last night and didn’t get a post out). I hope everyone has a great day!

Diamond Crown

First up is the long-awaited release from J.C. Newman, the Diamond Crown Black Diamond. This has been in the works for years, I’ve heard stories of how they settled on a blend, then tweaked it again, and finally have it ready for release tomorrow, Black Friday. Â What a coincidence to be releasing the Black Diamond on Black Friday! Something tells me there was some thought put into that. Â Anyway, I’m anxious to get my hands on this, I’ve got two Diamond Crown Lounges within about a ten-mile radius so I should be able to find one. I fondly remember smoking my first Diamond Crown in Las Vegas in 1998, good stuff, I can’t wait to try this one.

Big Papi

Next we have news from El Artista about the launch of the Big Papi, a cigar that I have on hand and will be smoking in the very near future, along with some other goodies from the company.

DAVID ORTIZ MAKES HIS FIRST â€œBIG PAPIâ€ CIGAR EVENT APPEARANCE

(New York City) – El Artista Cigars hosted the first event featuring David â€œBig Papiâ€ Ortiz at Central Bar & Lounge in New York City on November 3, 2016. Over 200 were in attendance including pitcher Cici Sabathia, premium cigar shop owners from all over the country, as well as fans, friends, and family of David Ortiz and El Artista. â€œThis is a celebration to recognize the hard work everyone has put into the launch of this new line,â€ says Radhames Rodriguez, President of El Artista Cigars, â€œand we are very happy to see everyone enjoying the cigar.â€

David Ortiz was the star of the party. He signed cigar boxes and hats and took photos with partygoers. Jonas Santana, Marketing Manager for El Artista Cigars states, â€œDavid will be at several events in the US in 2017, this is just the first of many to come.â€ El Artista expects Mr. Ortiz will make appearances in California, New York, New Hampshire, Florida, Dominican Republic, and elsewhere before IPCPR 2017. According to El Artista management, â€œDavid is all in for Big Papi events and he is committed to the brand 100%; expect big things from Big Papi in 2017.â€

El Artista will hold a series of in-store tastings as well as meet & greet events featuring David Ortiz in 2017. The schedule will be posted on the El Artista website: http://elartistacigars.com/

Psyko Seven

Psyko Seven is a cigar I really like, in both the original natural wrapper and the maduro, which, of course, I prefer. I look forward to trying this Connecticut as I do enjoy a good Connecticut from time to time.

VENTURA CIGAR COMPANY INTRODUCES CONNECTICUT TO THE PSYKO SEVEN COLLECTION
November 2016 â€“ Inviting cigar aficionados to â€œReach into the Dark to Find the Light,â€ Ventura Cigar is pleased to reveal PSyKo Seven Connecticut, the third blend in its much-admired PSyKo Seven Collection.

PSyKo Seven Connecticut is expertly crafted in the Dominican Republic with an exclusive blend of premium of seven tobaccos. It sits apart from others in the PSyKo Seven collection with its lighter wrapper, serving up a more mild-bodied experience. This smooth cigar invites enthusiasts to disconnect from chaos and commotion, to take a step back from the reality of the everyday, and enjoy a rich, flavorful experience.

Housed in a sleek, black box, and enveloped with a white prescription form that encourages people to â€œmedicate their mind,â€ there are three vitolas available: Robusto 4.75 x 50, the Toro 6.25 x 48, and the Gordo 6.00 x 60.

â€œThe PSyKo Seven Collection has enjoyed a lot of attention,â€ says Jason Carignan, Chief Marketing Officer at Ventura Cigar Company. â€œItâ€™s known for offering up high quality sticks at a great price, earning 90+ ratings from top cigar publications. Itâ€™s a favorite of both the retailer and the consumer, so we added PSyKo Seven Connecticut to round out the line, and give our enthusiasts more to explore, and more to connect with.â€

A solid choice to pair with friends and family, PSyKo Seven Connecticut will enrich and relax holiday festivities with a post-meal smoke and a dram of whiskey. All three vitolas will be shipping to retailers in late November. Please visit venturacigar.com for additional information.

Montecristo

Finally we have another in a long list of collaborations with A.J. Fernandez, this time Monticristo is introducing a JR Cigars exclusive.

Montecristo Crafted by A. J. Fernandez

Burlington, NC â€“ Santa Clara, Inc. is beginning broader distribution of the newly introduced Montecristo Crafted by A. J. Fernandez line of cigars. Montecristo Crafted by A.J. Fernandez is collaboration between the Altadis U.S.A. Montecristo brand and Tabacalera Fernandez and is being crafted exclusively for Santa Clara, Inc.

Made in Nicaragua from the finest Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, San Andres binder, and Nicaraguan and Honduran filler, this box-pressed, oscuro-wrapped cigar is an eye-catching masterpiece.

An icon, Montecristo has been the benchmark for luxury and quality since 1935. With this long tradition of excellence, the Montecristo name can only be entrusted to craftsmen capable of building on this proud legacy. A. J. Fernandez has been chosen by Altadis U.S.A. to add his name to the history of the Montecristo brand for this new, exclusive cigar.

A. J. Fernandez began his career creating cigars for some of the biggest names in the industry before launching his own brands. His brands developed a cult following among cigar aficionados. And his factory, which began with just 6 rollers, now produces over 9 million sticks a year.

The Montecristo Crafted by A. J. Fernandez is available in five sizes – Churchill 7 x 50, Figurado 4 x 52, Gordo 6 x 58, Robusto 5 x 52 and Toro 6 x 50, with MSRPs ranging from $9.95 to $12.50 and in box counts of 10 cigars â€“ and delivers a range of bold flavors from sweet to savory with notes and nuances of dark cocoa, espresso, leather and licorice.

â€œWe are extremely proud to deliver to the market this collaborative project between two exciting entities. The blend they put together really makes a statement for both companies and I canâ€™t wait to hear the customers reactionâ€, said Rob Norris, President of Santa Clara.

Montecristo Crafted by A.J. Fernandez will be available to the public on December 1, 2016 at www.jrcigars.com.

That’s all for today. Â I hope to enjoy something special today after the dust (and dinner) settles. Not sure what that might be yet, but I’ve got all day to think about it and thankful to have plenty to choose from!

Until the next time,

CigarCraig

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by CigarCraig | September 14, 2016 · 9:38 pm

Psyko Seven Psunday and Insane Cigars

A few months ago my wife entered a contest on Best Cigar Prices Facebook page and managed to win a box of Psyko Seven Tubos and a Psyko Seven Humidor. I’ve mentioned the humidor before, I’m impressed with this budget friendly box, it’s large, it holds humidity well, and it’s not unattractive. It came in very handy as a place for IPCPR samples so I can keep them segregated and not forget where they came from! By the way, since I know people at Best Cigar Prices, I checked and everything was above-board and my wife truly won this random drawing. I, personally refrain from entering contests, I prefer to have contests. We figured we’d have another herf at the house to share some of the Psyko Seven Tubos, but I guess it wasn’t a great night to do it as we had one guest, my friend Mike, who is a local reader and I met because he won one of the days of last year’s 12 Spectacular Days of Cigar Giveaways. To those who couldn’t make it, we missed you. Mike and I spent a couple of hours enjoying these fine cigars from Ventura Cigar Company, made at the Kelner Boutique factory in the Dominican Republic. These are wrapped in a Dominican wrapper, and they boast a six country blend, including Peruvian and Pennsylvanian tobaccos, as well as Mexican, Honduran and Nicaraguan. I found this to be a nice, mild, complex cigar, with a nice burn. It was a very nice smoke. Mike had this to say: “I enjoyed this cigar! The Psyko Seven Toro Tubo was the perfect cigar for a two-hour conversation with Craig. It was a well-made, even-burning mild stick that offered some nice, sweet flavors, while not getting in my face with too much power. While I did not pick up on any specific and easily identifiable flavors, I did like the overall taste and smoked it down to the nub. Would definitely smoke another one!” It was a tasty cigar, made better by good company. Thanks to the folks at Best Cigar Prices for the contest, Mike for joining me, and my wife for winning and sharing the cigars and humidor with me!

I felt a theme week with the Psyko Sevens, so I had an Asylum Premium short torpedo that was in the humidor for a while and was very good. I actually couldn’t find this size listed anywhere, so maybe I’ve had it in the humidor for a couple years. Monday I went with another Asylum, the Famous Smoke Shop Exclusive Asylum Lobotomy in the toro size. I really enjoy this cigar, it’s on the stronger side, and loaded with deep, dark, lush flavor. Nicely priced under $5 too. I went Psyko again last night with the Psyko Seven MADuro in the robusto size. This is another Kelner made cigar with a San Andrés wrapper. Fantastic smoke with the same filler blend as the natural version, and equally as complex, with more power and sweetness. Tonight I went nuts with an Asylum Straight Jacket, the top of the line Asylum. I won an auction for a box (10) of these a few years back, and haven’t smoked one in a while. I forgot how really great these cigar are. Really good tasting, and good to a very small nub. Its a shame these were robustos as I was sad when it started to burn my fingers.