Industry News

Nomad Cigar Co. Adds a “Belicoso” To The Connecticu​t Fuerte Collection

Tamboril, Dominican Republic (July 8, 2014) – Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to announce the release of a Belicoso sized cigar to its popular Connecticut Fuerte collection. The Nomad Connecticut Fuerte launched this year in March and was immediately available in four sizes… Corona 5.5 x 44 Toro 6 x 52 Robusto Gordo 5.5x 54 […]


KUUTS TO RELEASE NICARAGUAN BLEND AT IPCPR 2014

MIAMI FL, June 25, 2014 Kuuts, LLC is slated to release its 4th brand into the US market at this year’s IPCPR Convention in Las Vegas, NV in mid-July. The Kuuts Nicaraguan Blend is a solid medium bodied cigar that is sure to please the masses. It features a Nicaraguan filler and binder with an […]


Tatuaje Teases Surrogates “Satin Glove”

Pete Johnson posted a picture on Facebook of what looks to be a new blend in the Surrogates line of cigars. The new cigar is named “Satin Glove”. From the looks of the photo, the cigar is of a maduro or dark habano wrapper. The same “Surrogates” second band is there with the main band saying […]


“Smoked Up” No.75

My short vacation ended this past Monday and I was about to go stir crazy. It was almost too hot to do any of the outdoor projects I had planned to do. But I did get a repair on my truck done that was way over due. I wanted to relax in the pool all […]


Arandoza to unveil its “Red” Label at the 2014 IPCPR

In keeping with “Family Tradition”, Arandoza will unveil its “Red” Label at the 2014 IPCPR in July.  The “Red” label commemorates and praises the nation’s heritage following on its footsteps of Independence Day celebrating the history, commitment and traditions of the Arandoza Family.  This new label is a full flavored full bodied cigar  that will […]


Untamed by La Aurora to be showcased at IPCPR 2014

La Aurora issues warning, the Lion has gone rogue! (Santiago, DR) July 1, 2014 – La Aurora Cigars is proud to announce the release of their latest creation, Untamed by La Aurora. Using tobacco selected specifically for this project, La Aurora aims to please even the most demanding consumer with this unique blend. Led by […]


Roberto P. Duran Cigar Brand To Be Introduced At 2014 IPCPR

(Miami, Florida) June 30, 2014— Roberto P. Duran Premium Cigars, after a successful 2013 launch with the Azan Line of cigars is ready to come into the 2014 IPCPR with a new super-premium blend: The Roberto P. Duran Cigar Brand.   Roberto Pelayo Duran introduced the Azan line of Cigars at the 2013 IPCPR which […]


“Smoked Up” No.74

Happy Birthday to me!! Today is my birthday and I have been enjoying some good beer, a few fine cigars and one of the best roast beef and gravy poboys I’ve ever ate. Not much else going on, no local cigar events or happenings going on. There is a new tobacco store that recently got […]


Felipe Gregorio To Release 2014 “Power”

POWER 2014 Release July 2014 IPCPR Power cigars are released every 7 years, the 2000 Crop, 2007 Collection received a 92 rating in Cigar Aficionado and was voted by the magazine as one of the Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2007. Made from Pelo de Oro (Golden Hair) Cuban Ancestral Seeds, grown in the […]


Emilio Draig Cayuquero Lancero News

Newark, DE June 24, 2014   Gary Griffith of Emilio Cigars announced this morning that the limited edition Emilio Cigars Draig Cayuquero lanceros will begin shipping on June 25, in honor of his 60th birthday. Only 100 boxes of 10 cigars were produced in this extremely limited run of cigars.   The Draig Cayuquero uses […]