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Press Release: Cigar Ambassador Partners With City of Palms Cigar Distribution Services

Cigar Ambassador announces that City of Palms Cigar Distribution Services will serve as their distribution partner for the U.S.A. market. Their initial release is Tobacco Queen available in four sizes that features a tweak on the blend across the sizes.

January 9, 2025

Cigar Review: Illusione Group of Five Robusto

If there is one cigar brand on the market that embraces controversy it’s Illusione. Their latest offering in 2024 is Group of Five. What is Group of Five? Is it a reference to the new world order?

January 8, 2025

Press Release

Press Release: La Aurora Announces U.S. Relaunch of La Aurora 100 Anos with New Box Design

La Aurora USA announces the relaunch of La Aurora 100 Anos in the U.S. with a new box design at Total Product Expo (TPE) 2025 in Las Vegas.

January 8, 2025

Press Release

Press Release: Old Forester 1924 Returns for a Second Year

Old Forester has announced Old Forester 1924 is returning to shelves for a second year. When introduced last January, this 10-year 100-proof bourbon sold out nationally in weeks.

January 7, 2025

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Montecristo M Robusto

Featuring a 20-year-old Ecuador Connecticut wrapper the Montecristo M was released in December 2024 and is rolled at the AJ Fernandez factory in Nicaragua for Altadis U.S.A.

January 6, 2025

Press Release

Press Release: West Tampa Tobacco Company Ships Circle of Life

West Tampa Tobacco Company starts the New Year with a bang, with the shipment of their long-awaited Circle of Life which is produced at Casa Carrillo.

January 3, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: J. London Telephone Booth Series 7 (Gold)

The J. London Telephone Booth is a micro small batch release of cigars that is limited to 800 bundles of 5 or less. We received the Series 7 Gold as part of the Small Batch Cigar of the Month club in December of 2024.

January 3, 2025

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Viaje Skull & Bones Tsar Bomba Gray

Do you like strong, spicy, peppery, full-bodied cigars? Then Viaje Skull & Bones Tsar Bomba Gray might be right up your alley.

January 2, 2025

Editorial

Questions for 2025

Our Questions for 2025 is an impromptu non-scheduled post. But since I lost taste and smell which I hope won’t last too long we needed some content…

January 1, 2025

Wild Turkey 70th Anniversary Jimmy Russel

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Wild Turkey Jimmy Russell 70th Anniversary 8-Year-Old Bourbon

The limited edition Jimmy Russell’s Aged 8 Years celebrates the legendary bourbon maker in style. But is it worth double the price of WIld Turkey 101?

December 27, 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. Cigars are still as a passion of mine as is bourbon so I continue the legacy with this website.... Cheers & Long Ashes!