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Asylum April Fools Year of the Dragon
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Press Release: Asylum April Fools’ 2024 “Year of the Dragon” Being Released at PCA 2024

C.L.E. Cigar Company announces the unveiling of the Asylum April Fools’ 2024 “Year of the Dragon” at the PCA in Las Vegas. The Asylum April Fools’ 2024 Year of the Dragon is the fourth in a series of cigars that are released yearly on April Fools’ Day (April 1st). Last year’s version celebrated the Chinese Zodiac.” Asylum cigars will continue this trend showcasing this year’s version. In true Asylum style, the blend will come in […]

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La Aurora Cazadores
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Press Release: La Aurora Announces Two New Additions to the Cazadores Line

La Aurora USA announces the expansion of the Cazadores line. Cazadores was first introduced in 2018 with Cazadores Claro featuring a Connecticut wrapper. La Aurora is now growing their value-priced cigar line with two new additions for 2024: Cazadores Maduro and Cazadores Nicaragua.  Since 1903, La Aurora has been making cigars to fit any palate; however, with the Cazadores line they are ensuring that the same excellence synonymous with the La Aurora name can be found to fit any budget. Spanish […]

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Boliche Blvd
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Cigar Review: West Tampa Boliche Blvd 6 x 60

Boliche Blvd is 5th release from West Tamp Tobacco Company joining the ranks of West Tampa White, Black, Red and Attic Series. Like the Attic Series it’s a limited edition and available in only one size a 6 x 60. Named after Columbus Drive in Tampa which is home to Cuban and Latin Restaurants where Boliche is a common dish of beef stuffed with ham with a side of rice. Only 500 boxes of 50 were […]

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Hot Cake Connecticut Half Corona
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Press Release: HVC Releasing Hot Cake Connecticut Half Corona at PCA 2024

In late 2023 HVC released a half corona size of their popular Hot Cake line of cigars and with PCA 2024 around the corner the company has announce the release of 3.5 x 44 half corona for the HVC Hot Cake Golden Line Connecticut. According to Reinier Lorenzo, president and founder of the company the blend has been slightly tweaked which is something the company does whenever they introduce a new size. Made at Fabrica de […]

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Asylum Serent Now Insanity Later
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Press Release: Asylum Cigars to Release Serenity Now / Insanity Later

C.L.E. Cigar Company to present the Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later line of cigars at the 2024 PCA. Asylum is recognized for its bold, edgy, and creative cigars blends. The Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later brand is composed of two different cigar blends. The two blends represent a “split screen” type of smoking experience. The Asylum Serenity Now, Insanity Later cigars were blended by C.L.E. Cigar Company President Christian Eiroa. His inspiration was to create […]

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Powstanie Justice
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Cigar Review: Powstanie Connecticut Corona Gorda “Justice”

Powstanie is a Polish word meaning, uprising. The Powstanie Connecticut Corona Gorda is a line extension for the Connecticut that debuted in 2023 but it’s roots date back to almost a decade ago.  According to a press release, “The cigar was originally blended over 9 years ago for the birth of Mike Szczepankiewicz’s (co-owner) son. At that time, there were only 100 cigars made. The original band said “ApolloDani” in blue and pink.” The Powstanie Connecticut […]

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Aresenio by Aganorsa Leaf
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Press Release: Aganorsa Leaf Honors Arsenio Ramos With PCA 2024 Release

Aganorsa Leaf has announced a new line of cigars—Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio—in memory of their Master Blender Arsenio Ramos who passed in 2018. Arsenio was born in Cuba in 1934 and spent his entire life working with tobacco. In Cuba, Arsenio was in charge of processing tobacco, specifically fermentation, for Cubatabaco in Pinar Del Rio. After a half a century of laboring in his mother country Arsenio came to work for Aganorsa in Nicaragua where he […]

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Bradshaw Bourbon
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Bourbon Review: Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon sitting on our shelf on the bar since the Super Bowl when we purchased it for the game. What better than a bourbon from 4x Super Bowl winner Terry Bradshaw. Not a knock on my childhood hero by any means, but this is what we were stuck with on the shelf here in New Hampshire the week of the Super Bowl. The biggest enemy of this website is the New Hampshire […]

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Sans Pareil Green
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Press Release: Sans Pareil Announces the Addition of Green to the Core Line

Sans Pareil Cigars, an ultra-premium luxury cigar company, is pleased to announce the addition of Green to their core line of cigars. The much anticipated Green line will debut at the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show taking place March 23-25 in Las Vegas. This is the first expansion to Sans Pareil’s core line of cigars since its start in 2017. From selecting the finest tobacco available on the market, to the details of placing […]

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Joya de Nicaragua Medio Siglo
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Press Release: Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Medio Siglo: A Twist on a Beloved Classic

The Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Original, a favorite among seasoned cigar smokers worldwide, was re-released in the USA in 2023 as a Club de Amigos exclusive at 120 stores across the country. Since its launch, it’s been the buzz of cigar shops as one of the most sought-after cigars with an unmatched price-quality relationship. ​ ​This year, Joya de Nicaragua is thrilled to introduce a new member to the Clásico family – the Joya de […]

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