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Press Release: Michter’s Release 20 Year Bourbon for First Time in Two Years

For the first time since 2022, Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter’s 20 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

November 19, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: H. Upmann 180th Anniversary Churchill

The H. Upmann 180th Anniversary commemorates one of the oldest and most famous cigar brands in the world. The cigar, an iconic 7 x 50 Churchill size is limited to only 5,000 boxes.

November 18, 2024

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Press Release: Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024 Limited Edition Now Shipping

The La Riqueza SE 2024 is a Cazadores measuring 6 3/8 x 44 and is available in two different wrappers; Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado and TUXTLA San Andres Rosado over Nicaraguan binder and filles.

November 15, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente Hemingway Sungrown Oscuro TAA 2024

The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Sungrown Oscuro is a new version of the Fuente staple. Released only to to members of the Tobacconist Association of America this new version features an Ecuador Sungrown Oscuro wrapper.

November 14, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Cigar Ambassador to Release Introductory Brand – Tobacco Queen

Cigar Ambassador has proudly announced the release of their introductory brand, “Tobacco Queen”. Cigar Ambassador has a two-decade trajectory. Established in 2005, the company has made its name in the international market, as a grower of premium tobacco, international cigar magazine publisher, cigar distributor and operator of high-end cigar lounges.

November 14, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Padron Family Reserve No. 95 Natural

The Padron Family Reserve No. 95 celebrates what would have been Jose Padron’s 95th Anniversary in 2021, although the cigar was released in 2022. Will the cigar industry ever release a cigar on time?

November 11, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Maestranza Caballeria Valencia

Maestranza is a tribute to people around RoMa Craft that has helped the brand. As a result the secondary band has the initials of the workers in the factory. Released in 2024, is this box pressed cigar any good?

November 9, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Black Label Trading Co. Celebrates 10 Years of Morphine

Black Label Trading Company has announced the shipment of Morphine to select retailers beginning next week. Morphine is hand crafted in Esteli, Nicaragua at Fabrica Oveja Negra.

November 7, 2024

Bourbon Review

Bourbon Review: Blanton’s Gold Edition

Blanton’s Gold Edition comes in at 103 Proof and it is extremely limited. Is it worth nearly double the right of the regular Original Single Barrel Blanton’s?

November 6, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Plasencia Cigars Releasing 6 Pack Robusto Collection for Christmas

Plasencia Cigars announce Robusto Collection 6 Pack in time for Christmas with an MSRP of $99.99

November 5, 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!