What is Smokin’ Franky? Anyone who has watched our youtube channel might have seen it or if you have ordered from us before might have gotten a sticker. It’s somewhat become an iconic piece of art here at OGT Cigars. It’s a classic and stunning picture of Frankenstein’s monster enjoying a big ring gauge cigar. […]
Black Label Trading Company is known for the fusion of art and cigar craftsmanship, however, it’s not usually known for getting the recognition it deserves by bigger Cigar brand magazines- that just changed! Cigar Aficionado just rated the Limited Edition Black Label Super Deluxe Toro a 93! This is big for companies that aren’t as […]
Raffle Winner Announced On Instagram Live: Tuesday, May 13th at 6pm PST/9pm EST! Join Us With Co-Owner Derek Matthews! Oak Glen Tobacconist is raffling off the biggest prize we’ve ever had—the 21-count Limited Edition Black Works Studio Boombox! This is a curated collection of Black Works Studio limited Editions from the brand to commemorate the […]
It’s no secret that one of Black Label Trading Company’s most sought-after limited cigars is Bishop’s Blend. This year’s vintage especially has been a hit. The dark Ecuadorian wrapper combined with fillers from Connecticut, Nicaragua, and Pennsylvania broadleaf worked perfectly. To end the year, BLTC has launched an extremely limited number of ‘Coffin’ editions. Taking […]
Black Label Trading Company has had a big year with limited or new cigars like the Black Works Studio Paper Crane, Orthodox, Bishops Blend, and now the celebration of Morphine 10th Anniversary! James Brown has been cooking up some incredible blends, and this time around, Morphine is not just released in three sizes but four! […]
Black Label Trading Company announces their newest project, a voyage into a shorter, quicker smoke. Introducing the Black Label Trading Company Coffin Nails 10 Pack. This is new territory for the company. Placed in ten count packes, the Coffin Nails Cigar is a 5×40 Belicoso, almost like a petite corona size. The concept is to […]
It is time. One of the highlights of the PCA trade show is finally shipping out to retailers and soon arriving at Oak Glen Tobacconist. One of my favorite brands from Oveja Negra has crafted an intense, San Andres Maduro like no other! Introducing the Black Label Trading Orthodox. This cigar represents so much about […]
Some of the most polarizing labels in the cigar industry are those made by Black Label Trading Company. Creating an eye catching image of eclectic and urban art, the noticeable black and white branding is something I am drawn to. One such design is the label used on the Bishop’s Blend Novemdiales. With the shine […]
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 […]
Who invented the concept of Cigar of the year? Was it CA’s magazine? They certainly made it more mainstream. But no, that credit belongs to a gentleman from New Hampshire. Mr. Dave Garofalo of Two Guys Smoke Shop and the ever-popular podcast, the Cigar Authority. Over thirty years ago, he created the idea of an […]