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Doc's Analysis - Black Star Line El Milagro Corojo

Sep 24, 20233 min read

Doc's Analysis - Black Star Line El Milagro Corojo

A couple months ago I had my first Black Star Line cigar, the El Milagro Habano. It was a decent smoke and wanted to see more from Aric...

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Micallef Cigars Presents: Ladies of the Leaf - Ashley Ashes

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Sep 19, 20231 min read

Micallef Cigars Presents: Ladies of the Leaf - Ashley Ashes

Rebecca Faulkenburg: Ashley, thank you so much for taking the time to do this with me. I always love getting a chance to chat with you...

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THE ELEGANCE OF BYRON: LIMITED EDITION PORCELAIN ASHTRAYS AVAILABLE

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Sep 19, 20233 min read

THE ELEGANCE OF BYRON: LIMITED EDITION PORCELAIN ASHTRAYS AVAILABLE

Renowned artist and blender of Selected Tobacco, Nelson Alfonso, has once again pushed the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship...

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Ash Quarterly Magazine Volume 5 Issue 4 Is Live!

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Sep 13, 20231 min read

Ash Quarterly Magazine Volume 5 Issue 4 Is Live!

The newest digital issue of Ash Quarterly Magazine is live and free to read, as always. This issue features a Q&A with Karen Berger,...

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MEERAPFEL Cigar Ernest Master Blend Launched

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Sep 12, 20232 min read

MEERAPFEL Cigar Ernest Master Blend Launched

The MEERAPFEL family still operates the oldest business in the premium cigar industry - an unrivaled legacy spanning over 400 years and 11...

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Meerapfel Cigars To Rebrand As THE SELECTION

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Sep 9, 20231 min read

Meerapfel Cigars To Rebrand As THE SELECTION

From THE SELECTION: Ladies and Gents, please welcome: THE SELECTION You might ask why THE SELECTION? Well that’s easily answered: 1. We...

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Doc's Analysis - Gurkha Black Ops Maduro Toro

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Sep 6, 20234 min read

Doc's Analysis - Gurkha Black Ops Maduro Toro

Over the decades, there have been numerous video games about war. Some are interesting, some are horrible, and some are just down right...

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Sep 2, 20233 min read

Doc's Analysis - Cohiba Gran Royale

When something is described as royal, we immediately assume that it's of the upmost quality. A scepter is just a scepter, but a royal...

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C.L.E. CIGAR COMPANY HAS BEGUN TO SHIP THE EIROA PCA 2023 EXCLUSIVE

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Aug 29, 20231 min read

C.L.E. CIGAR COMPANY HAS BEGUN TO SHIP THE EIROA PCA 2023 EXCLUSIVE

C.L.E. Cigar Company has begun to ship the Eiroa PCA 2023 Exclusive to retailers nationwide. This blend was showcased at the 2023 Premium...

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Black Label Trading Co Partners With Tor Imports for UK Distribution

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Aug 25, 20231 min read

Black Label Trading Co Partners With Tor Imports for UK Distribution

August 24, 2023 — Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is pleased to announce Tor Imports, Ltd. will begin distributing our products in the...

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J.C. Newman Ships Brick House Ciento por Ciento 2023 Cigars

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Aug 25, 20231 min read

J.C. Newman Ships Brick House Ciento por Ciento 2023 Cigars

This limited-edition cigar is exclusive to members of the Tobacconist Association of America Yesterday, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. began...

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Excessive Unrestrained Adjectives: The Marketing Genius That Is Matt Booth

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Aug 24, 20234 min read

Excessive Unrestrained Adjectives: The Marketing Genius That Is Matt Booth

*This article first appeared in Ash Quarterly Magazine. To read the full issue, and every issue of Ash Quarterly Magazine for free, go...

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Doc's Analysis - All Saints Dedicación Habano Berkey

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Aug 23, 20233 min read

Doc's Analysis - All Saints Dedicación Habano Berkey

I think we will all remember how much of a dumpster fire the year 2020 was. It was a strange time, but for All Saints Cigars it was a...

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Aug 21, 20231 min read

Warped To Release Moon Garden Especial

From Warped Cigars: It's been 5 years since the last release, but that is changing at the end of this month. Moon Garden Especial...

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Doc's Analysis - Macanudo Crü Royale Robusto

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Aug 14, 20233 min read

Doc's Analysis - Macanudo Crü Royale Robusto

Do you remember your very first cigar? I bet a lot of you do. Unfortunately, that isn't the case for me. Once every couple years there...

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Deeming Rule Fully Vacated for Premium Cigars

jasonfaulkenburg

Aug 9, 20232 min read

Deeming Rule Fully Vacated for Premium Cigars

[Washington, DC — Wednesday, August 9, 2023] In the case of Cigar Association of America et al, v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration et...

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All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars Unify Sales Team

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Aug 9, 20232 min read

All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars Unify Sales Team

It's been said, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars have...

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RED ANCHOR LINE EXTENSIONS SCHEDULED TO SHIP

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Aug 8, 20232 min read

RED ANCHOR LINE EXTENSIONS SCHEDULED TO SHIP

Red Anchor: A Tribute to Heritage and Excellence. United Cigars proudly announces the highly anticipated release of its latest cigar...

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Founder's Review: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull

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Aug 6, 20232 min read

Founder's Review: Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Eye of the Bull 3 1/2 x 55 Wrapper - Cameroon Binder - Dominican Republic Filler - Dominican Republic Cutter -...

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Doc's Analysis - Osvaldo Morales Essential Blend No. 4 Toro

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Aug 3, 20233 min read

Doc's Analysis - Osvaldo Morales Essential Blend No. 4 Toro

Thanks to an awesome Secret Santa, I was able to sit down with a cigar from Osvaldo Morales. I held Essential Blend No. 2 in my hand...

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