Whelp, it’s March, and here in sunny California, it’s not so sunny. The flurries of snow, waves of rain, and flooding near the shop have been anything but constant. However, let’s not focus on that. I wanted to draw attention to the first quarter of 2023 and what the OGT Cigar Society has brought us. […]
There is a story behind this. Each month, I strive to put the spotlight on a major talent in our industry by sending out a five-pack of either custom blends or vitolas or limited runs by some of the greatest cigar makers of our time. 2023 has kicked off that way with blends like the […]
After a decent absence, the Black Works Studio S&R Cigar returns to the market! Each quarter Black Label Trading and Black Works Studio releases a limited run of cigars highlighting the special blending style and talents of James Brown. Rolled in the Oveja Negra Factory in Esteli, Black Works Studio releases colorful, not to mention […]
There are several flashy, limited cigars on the market. Are they smokable, or are they just easy on the eyes? One would hope they live up to the visual hype, but unfortunately, that is not always the case. It is, however, the case for the Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan. Released once a year for St. […]
Drops Thursday, March 9th at 9pm CA time/12am est. “There is no rest for me in this world. Perhaps in the next.” In the Bleak Midwinter. This is an old hymn written by Christina Rossetti in 1872 about the event of Christ’s birth. It is also what is recited when one of the brothers from […]
That new, new flo from BLTC. Black Label Trading Company is kicking off 2023 with a new addition to its core line. In a world of limited-production cigars, and don’t get me wrong, I love new stuff, but it is cool to see an already strong core line get added to. Introducing the newest line […]
One of the most iconic blends from Oveja Negra is the Black Label Trading Company Last Rites. This happens to be also one of my favorite blends. This cigar encompasses many things I love about the brand and Nicaraguan tobacco. It’s rich, it’s dark, and it is packed with flavor. If anyone has smoked Black […]
The Connecticut shade cigar that came out swinging! Joya de Nicaragua has been seen in many shops nationwide, and some of the greatest blenders have used their factory over time; Steve Saka is just one. They also boast being the oldest factory in Nicaragua, producing richly flavored, heavy hitting cigars. The Joya de Nicaragua Antaño […]
Drops Thursday, March 2nd at 9pm CA time/12am est. Who wants coffee and donuts, and maybe a cigar? The ever popular CREAM Series, Vanilla and Chocolate, has expanded. Introducing the newest March LCA drop, the CREAM donut. This version has a new blender, however, Mr. Hugo Endemaño. This cigar boasts a lot of things, not […]
“Let’s go have a drink and smoke a cigarette.” The next installment of LCA’s W.A. series has dropped! Introducing this beautifully crafted Nicaraguan Claro as the March 2023 LCA Plus Release. Just like the ever-popular Fireworks, Academia, Royal Affair, and others, the W.A. Whitman was blended by AJ Fernandez at the Tabacalera Annex Factory. It […]