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Drew Estate Adds Fat Bottom Betty Gordito

From halfwheel on October 22, 2019 Posted in Announcements

Next week, Drew Estate will begin shipping the Fat Bottom Betty Gordito. The company has announced the new 6 x 60 for the Fat Bottom line, part of the company’s…

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Kearney, Mo. Raises Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21

From halfwheel on October 22, 2019 Posted in News

The Kansas City area has added another city to the Tobacco 21 movement, as the Kearney Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance that will raise the minimum age to purchase…

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Artesano Del Tobacco Adds Viva La Vida Jester

From halfwheel on October 22, 2019 Posted in Reviews

There’s a new size of the Viva La Vida line. Artesano Del Tobacco, the brand’s parent company, has announced the new Viva La Vida Jester (5 x 58). Like the…

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Crowned Heads’ Lawless Day Returns for 2019

From halfwheel on October 22, 2019 Posted in Promotions

The first of November is around the corner and for Crowned Heads retailers that means a rare opportunity to buy cigars not normally offered to them. For the third straight year,…

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Partial takeover of Dutch cigar distributor J. Van Horsten BV by J. Cortès

From Cigar Journal on October 22, 2019 Posted in News

The machine-made division of J. van Horssen BV, a Dutch cigar distributor got bought by J. Cortès. Officially the sale is valid by January, 1st 2020. This is an other…

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Barclay Rex Pipe Shop | CIGARFRIENDLY: New York City

From Cigar Journal on October 22, 2019 Posted in Reviews

In New York’s vibrant Manhattan, in the heart of the Financial District, cigar lovers will find a place to relax. Barclay Rex is not only New York’s oldest cigar store,…

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Le Carême Belicosos Finos 2019 LE

From halfwheel on October 21, 2019 Posted in Reviews

It’s been said here before, but there certainly seems to be a fair amount of bringing cigars back going on in the cigar business lately. Not that it’s a bad…

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Flavor Odyssey – The Letter G

From Cigar Dojo on October 21, 2019 Posted in Reviews

Wednesday, October 23rd, it’s episode 7 of “A to Z: A Flavor Odyssey,” and this week your hosts Robby Rasmussen and Randy Griggs take on the letter G. On this…

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Fabien Ziegler Leaving Drew Estate

From halfwheel on October 21, 2019 Posted in News

Fabien Ziegler, a longtime Drew Estate employee, is leaving the company. Ziegler’s current role is the director of consumer engagement, though he previously worked in various sales and marketing roles…

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Emilio Ships Grimalkin Seasonal Edition

From halfwheel on October 21, 2019 Posted in Announcements

The second release of Emilio Cigars’ Grimalkin Seasonal Edition is on its way to retailers to be enjoyed in time for Halloween. The cigar is a Nicaraguan puro, with a…

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Weekly News (Oct. 21, 2019)

From halfwheel on October 21, 2019 Posted in News

News Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF/506 Shipping Next Month Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro Lancero FT Lancero Ships Camacho Diploma Black Special Selection Robusto Ships CAO Hommage to Nicaragua Heading…

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Highclere Castle Maduro Toro Cigar Review

From CigarObsession on October 20, 2019 Posted in Reviews

Highclere Castle Maduro Toro Cigar Review – This 6×52 stick features a dark chocolate, oily, very toothy firmly packed wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, large double cap and…

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Brick House Ciento Por Ciento

From halfwheel on October 20, 2019 Posted in Reviews

Last year, while sleep-deprived in Germany, I saw that Drew Newman of J.C. Newman Cigar Co. had posted a picture of a new extension to the company’s Brick House brand.…

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Man O' War Ruination 10th Anniversary by AJ Fernandez Cigar Review

From Smoke n' Lead on October 20, 2019 Posted in Reviews

Man O' War Ruination 10th Anniversary

Maker: AJ Fernandez
Wrapper: Habano Ecuadorian Sun Grown
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua & Honduras
Origin: Nicaragua
Vitola: 6x60 Gordo Box Press
Strength: Full
Price: $8.00 -…

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Another CO HERF In The Books

From CigarObsession on October 20, 2019 Posted in Events

Thank you to all that attended, we had another great turnout with lots of food, drink, cigars, giveaways and good times!
The post Another CO HERF In The Books appeared first…

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Three More Minnesota Cities Pass Tobacco Purchasing Age Increases This Week

From halfwheel on October 19, 2019 Posted in News

A trio of Minnesota cities and towns passed tobacco purchasing age increases this week, raising the number of municipalities in the state to join the Tobacco 21 movement over the…

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Behind the Cigar | Oscar Valladares Super Fly

From Boveda on October 18, 2019 Posted in Videos

During IPCPR 2019 we quickly talked with Oscar about his new Cigar "Super Fly".

This thing is a powerhouse! Have you tried it yet? Leave your review about it below.

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Make sure…

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D.C. Court Rules Against Cigar Industry’s Petition to Delay Substantial Equivalence Deadline

From halfwheel on October 18, 2019 Posted in News

The cigar industry’s desire to delay the upcoming substantial equivalence deadline will have to find a new approach. U.S. District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta ruled against a motion for…

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Menelik

From Cigar Dojo on October 18, 2019 Posted in Reviews

Since 2016, Foundation Cigar Company’s premiere offerings have all been contained under two brands: El Güegüense and The Tabernacle, with the former being rolled at the Tabacos Valle de Jalapa…

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The Burn Down | Episode 14 | Monster Matchup

From The Burn Down on October 18, 2019 Posted in Videos

Halloween is right around the corner! It's the Monster Matchup! Justin and Eric pick random monsters, characters, people, etc. and match them up against each to see who would win…

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Alec Bradley Announces 2019 Edition of Fine & Rare

From Cigar Dojo on October 18, 2019 Posted in Announcements

For the ninth consecutive year, Alec Bradley will release an installment in its Fine & Rare collection. This year’s blend has been dubbed Fine & Rare HOF / 506, being…

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CA Review Panel: EP Carrillo Famous Smoke Shop 80th Anniversary Cigar Review (Video)

From Cigar Advisor on October 18, 2019 Posted in Reviews

Next up in the Famous Smoke Shop 80th Anniversary cigar series: the EP Carrillo Famous 80th Anniversary Toro. Among the highlights: a rare hybrid wrapper originally slated for one of…

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2019 CA Report: 10 Sumatra Wrapper Cigars Under $10

From Cigar Advisor on October 18, 2019 Posted in Promotions

Sumatra wrapper rarely gets the attention it deserves, even though it’s used on some of the world’s most popular cigars. Take a deep dive on Sumatra tobacco, and get ten…

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Camacho Introduces The Connecticut Distillery Edition

From Cigar Journal on October 18, 2019 Posted in Announcements

Following its launch in the United States, Camacho introduces the Distillery Edition to the rest of the world.

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Tatuaje Escasos HC

From halfwheel on October 17, 2019 Posted in Reviews

While a good portion of this site is about objectively evaluating cigars, I will admit that I love a good subtle nod in the back story of a cigar. Case…

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