Perhaps the most well-known of Jonas Santna’s cigar blends is the Crow San Andres or his purple-banded Unkind Brazilian Cubra. However, one of the things I enjoy about Blackbird Cigar Co. is the diversity in his portfolio. A cigar I feel doesn’t get enough recognition is his Finch Sumatra. Many cigar brands offer lighter cigars […]
Steve Saka’s first love, or should I say his OG Mi Querida, has returned to Oak Glen Tobacconist. It has a few names, but perhaps my favorite is ‘SakaKhan!’ Released in only one size, the Mi Querida Black Corona Doble first became available last year after the annual PCA trade show. Unfortunately, due to its […]
Talk about exciting releases! Each month, Viaje cigars release a new blend, or two, as a part of their yearly portfolio. Sometimes the info is forthcoming; sometimes, it is unknown. or the third option: you get just enough with a few details missing. This month’s drop is intriguing and most definitely aesthetically pleasing. Introducing Viaje […]
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 […]