The inaugural episode of the Hand Rolled docuseries, Hand Rolled: J.C. Newman Cigar Co., will premiere on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. for free on YouTube. This series follows the success of the Hand Rolled film, which has been streamed more than 250,000 times on YouTube. Prior to the release of the episode, filmmakers Steve Gherebean and Jesse Mariut will discuss the episode with Drew Newman live on YouTube at 7:00 p.m. ET. on Tuesday. […]
Looking back throughout the history of cigars the industry hasn’t seen many successful celebrity collaborations. One can make the argument that the Erik Espinosa collaboration with Guy Fieri might be the most successful to date. Originally announced in January of 2022 the cigar would make it’s debut at TPE in Las Vegas the following month. Surprisingly the cigar isn’t made at La Zona, the Erik Espinosa owned factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. Instead the cigar is […]
Hockey season is upon us and while I wrote this review hours before the Kraken would drop the puck on their 2023-2024 season it won’t go live until the first game is in the books. But being a hockey fan made this the perfect libation to review this week on The Barrel Burner. According to Westland Distillery, “This year’s commemorative bottling continues Westland’s search for the Seattle Kraken by following our brave explorers into the […]
Tatuaje The Face was the 3rd release of the he Tatuaje Halloween Series. The series has been one of the most sought after limited editions to ever grace the cigar industry. Thankfully for those who missed out they are back as a Redux version. Each release of the Halloween Monster Series is a reference to well known character in the horror genre. The Face is a homage to Leatherface from the movie Texas Chainsaw Massacre. […]
Protocol Cigars has announced the third installment in the Omertà Cigar Company Exclusive Cigar series. The Law Part 3, like its predecessors, was created for Omertà Cigar Company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Law Part 3 continues to play on cowboys and the Wild West theme of Oklahoma City. The Law was a term often used in old spaghetti western movies to describe law enforcement officials such as sheriffs, marshals, rangers, and other lawmen. The […]
With Black Friday almost around the corner, HVC has announced their latest cigar offering of the same name. The unofficial holiday is the start of the holiday shopping season, but it also the time of year many retailers go from operating in the red (loss) to operating in the black (profit). This year HVC went heavier on the Jalapa region to create a unique blend with only visos and secos exclusively selected for the 2023 […]
Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the return of its award-winning Antique Collection for the fall 2023 season, showcasing the products that best represent the Distillery’s exceptional craftmanship and dedication to distilling high-quality, award-winning spirits. This year’s portfolio includes all five Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) staples: George T. Stagg Bourbon, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Sazerac Rye 18-Year-Old Whiskey, William Larue Weller Bourbon, and a milestone for this year, the oldest Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old […]
C.L.E. Cigar Company announced that the Eiroa CBT 51 is now shipping! This limited-edition blend is in celebration of Christian Eiroa’s 51stbirthday. The cigar made its debut during a 300-person event celebrating his birthday during the PCA 2023 on July 9th. The celebration took place at Eight Lounge at Resorts World, in Las Vegas during PCA 2023. The Eiroa CBT was first introduced to the market in 2014, CBT stands for capa, banda tripa maduro which […]
To celebrate the release of BOB DYLAN: MIXING UP THE MEDICINE, Heaven’s Door presents Homesick Blues Minnesota Wheated Bourbon in a limited edition bundle set. Homesick Blues Minnesota Wheated Bourbon is a heartfelt homage to Bob Dylan, cultivated, distilled, and aged for 7 years just 150 miles from his birthplace. This bourbon matures amidst wild temperature swings of the North Country, resulting in an unparalleled flavor profile that perfectly reflects Dylan’s creative influence even in […]
I love a cigar with a good back story and history and one of the most storied brands in the USA might be 7-20-4. 7-20-4 is a brand founded in 1874 by R.G. Sullivan that was named for the address of his factory located in Manchester, New Hampshire, 724 Elm Street. The factory is long gone having gone out of business in 1963, but the brick building remains this his name still on it. In 2006, […]