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Editorial: Cigar Court Podcast

It’s been 18 month since I was last on a podcast. But despite my best judgement I am about to come back to the airwaves with Cigar Court.. Please talk me out of it…

January 24, 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

Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Fall 2020

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Press Release: Chattanooga Whiskey Announces Bottled in Bond Fall 2020 Vintage

Fall is in the air! The 8th release in Chattanooga Whiskey’s celebrated Bottled in Bond series, Fall 2020 Vintage is shipping now!

October 7, 2024

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Press Release: J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Introduces The Troublemaker

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. Introduces The Troublemaker, a soft perfecto is the newest size in the Diamond Crown Julius Caeser brand of luxury cigars.

October 7, 2024

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Press Release: PCA and Laws Whiskey House Announce Barrel Pick Collaboration

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has collaborated with Laws Whiskey House for the limited-run PCA Laws Madeira Cask Bourbon. This release is the first of what will be an annual barrel pick release from the PCA.

October 2, 2024

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Press Release: Barrell Craft Spirits® Unveils Newest Bourbon Blend in its Cask Finish Series: Ice Wine

Barrell Bourbon announces the latest in their cask finishing series, this time turning to Ice Wine for this 106.52 proof cask strength bottling.

September 27, 2024

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Press Release: Black Works Studio Announces Killer Bee Buzz Saw

Black Works Studio has announced the upcoming release of Killer Bee Buzz Saw their first ever exclusive limited edition.

September 16, 2024

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!