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Cigar Review: HVC Black Friday 2024 Ometepe Limited Edition

Since 2015 HVC has released the Black Friday limited release. This year the HVC Black Friday features tobacco from Ometepe an island on Lake Nicaragua.

October 28, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Ceniza Fina Box Pressed Robusto Gordo

Distributed by Pospiech Cigars, Ceniza Fina is Sam & Rosie Lopez, owners of Fine Ash Cigars in Glendale, Arizona. Made a TABACALERA LA iSLA in th Dominican Republic this is a class Dominican with a modern flavor profile.

October 24, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Topper 1894 Toro

Recent documents unveiled Topper cigars is the oldest US cigar company and to celebrate their 130th Anniversary the Topper 1894 has been released.

October 21, 2024

Press Release

Press Releases: 2024 TAA Releases Announced (So Far)

The press releases have begun to pour in for TAA Releases. The TAA is underway in Aruba the week of August 20th and these are the list of announced TAA Limited Edition releases so far

October 21, 2024

Honduras Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Cavalier Black Series II Tempura

Cavalier Black Series II Tempura measures 4 x 60 and features the signature gold diamond on the wrapper of the cigar. Is this cigar any good or a gimmick?

October 19, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Old Forester Returns to Texas With Release of Third Annual King Ranch Limited-Edition Whiskey

Available only in Texas Old Forester King Ranch Edition is bottled at 105 proof from a proprietary batch of Old Forester Bourbon using heavily charred barrels. The bourbon is finished through King Ranch mesquite charcoal.

October 17, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Jim Beam Unveils Winter Reserve to Unwrap the Spirit of the Holidays

Jim Beam has announced the official release of its limited-edition Jim Beam Winter Reserve which offers a rich, seasonal flavor profile that captures the essence of the season.

October 17, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Woodford Reserve Madeira Cask Finish 2024 Master’s Collection

Woodford Reserve has announced the release of their fall 2024 Master’s Collection – Madeira Cask Finish. This bottling features Woodford Reserve Whiskey that was finished in Madeira casks and blended with wheat whiskey.

October 17, 2024

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel

The Lux Row Distillers Four Grain Double Single Barrel is a limited edition bourbon whiskey from the Bardstown, Kentucky based distillery. Can a limited edition be in consideration for bourbon of the year?

October 16, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Foundation Menelik Corona Gorda LE

The Foundation Menelik was an event-only cigar. Then they became limited production. However that production was missing a size that I always thought would be perfect for the cigar. A Corona Gorda. Small Batch Cigar made that size a reality with this Exclusive cigar made specifically for California retailer Maxamar, the parent company of Small Batch.

October 15, 2024

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It all started in 1998 when I walked into a cigar shop for the first time in Brooklyn, NY. A desire to try something new led to life long friendships and a career in the cigar industry. I served as a shop manager, blogger, shop owner, writer, marketing coordinator, sales and was an award winning podcaster. After 25 years, I decided it was time to leave the cigar industry and I now work as a dispatcher for EMS, Fire & Police. Cigars are still as a passion of mine as is bourbon so I continue the legacy with this website.... Cheers & Long Ashes!