Powstanie Cigars, a premium cigar brand created by the Szczepankiewicz brothers, has announced the release of a new size for its Connecticut blend: the Corona Gorda. The new vitola, named “Justice“, is a tribute to the middle child of Mike Szczepankiewicz, the co-owner and master blender of Powstanie Cigars. The cigar was originally blended over 9 years ago for the birth of his son. At that time, there were only 100 cigars made. The original […]
With the PCA 2024 around the corner, HVC has announced the launch of their latest creation HVC Seleccion No.1 Connecticut, a testament to our unwavering dedication to craftmanship and quality in the world of premium cigars. HVC Seleccion No.1 Connecticut represents a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, meticulously crafted to deliver an unparalleled smoking experience for aficionados worldwide. Whit an exquisite blend using the finest tobacco from Jalapa and Esteli region in Nicaragua. HVC […]
In 2023 the Aladino Candela Robusto was launched by JRE Tobacco Co. It was released to 32 stores in a soft launch of 400 boxes total. Fast forward to 2024, JRE Tobacco has released the Aladino Toro version at TPE ’24 in Las Vegas. The cigar industry has embraced candela cigar for a St. Patricks days release over the past 12-15 years. The wrapper once dominated the cigar industry but it has become a novelty […]
New England Cigar Expo is set to return for its second annual edition, on September 27th & 28th, 2024, at Dreamer’s Ranch 122 N Lowell Rd, Windham, NH. Building upon the success of the inaugural event, the New England Cigar Expo promises to be the largest cigar gathering in New England. Attendees of the New England Cigar Expo 2024 can look forward to an unparalleled experience, featuring the biggest 39 cigar brands in the world. With an array of […]
Kafie 1901 Cigars has announced they will unveil new Fresh Packs designed to elevate both the retail and consumer experience with our premium cigar brand. At the upcoming 2024 PCA Trade Show, they will debut Fresh Packs, a new offering that combines convenience and quality. These custom-branded humidity-controlled zip-lock bags feature artwork depicting Dr. Kafie’s grandfather’s voyage from England to New York in 1901 and will each include a Boveda pack to ensure optimal humidity […]
The 601 La Bomba line was launched in 2011. At the time the majority of cigar smokers never saw a cigar with a fuse. Sure, there was the Don Pepin Firecracker that was made for exclusively for a retailer 2 years prior but it was a limited edition that had yet to reach the popularity it enjoys today. It was a topic on many of the podcast episodes I was part of whenever a new […]
La Aurora is excited announce their return to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) International Convention and Trade Show for 2024 with the same booth that won “Attendee Choice Best in Show Large Booth” last year. La Aurora invites attendees to experience the definition of a handcrafted Dominican cigar with President of La Aurora, Guillermo León and Master Blender, Manuel Inoa at PCA 2024 at the Las Vegas ConventionCenter from March 22-25, 2024. Find La Aurora at Booth 17048 to explore and savor […]
According to Jon Huber, co-founder of Crowned Heads, “Mil Dias Maduro is an extension of the original Mil Dias that we announced back in July of 2020. What’s important to note, however, is the Maduro blend is not simple a re-tread of the original blend where we just swapper the wrapper leaf out. Mil Dias Maude is an all-new blend from the outside to the inside we self was worth of bearing the Mil Dias […]
3 Leaf Cigars is a partnership between Erik Wentworth who once worked for Hammer + Sickle cigars and James Ferriera, a fan of cigars with a nose for business. Will this partnership work? Will Erik Wentworth be able to take this company to higher heights then Hammer + Sickle which was from where I sit was more of a regional cigar brand. Time will tell, just like with any new company. Their first release is […]
According to the La Union press release, “To commemorate the 20th anniversary of their working relationship, both My Father Cigars and Tatuaje have created a limited-edition project named La Union. “La Union” (The Union), a trademark owned by My Father Cigars, consists of two different exquisitely crafted boxes, one in black and the other in red. The logo for “La Union” features an artistic rendering of Pete shaking Jaime’s hand with Pepin blessing the union which represents the bond and […]