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Leesburg Cigars receives exclusive Tatuaje Celebrando

June 4, 2014 By Kip Fisher

Leesburg Cigar and Pipe is in exclusive receipt of the Celebrando 25 Años

About an hour ago, Pete Johnson (Tatuaje Cigars) re-posted an Instagram photo and caption from Leesburg Cigar and Pipe. They are in receipt of a little-known shop exclusive produced for them by My Father Cigars via Tatuaje. According to the post, the blend is known as the Celebrando 25 Años, in celebration of Leesburg Cigar and Pipe’s 25th Anniversary. The Celebrando is a spinoff of the Cabaiguan blend, and is available in a singular Lonsdale vitola. Only a single run has been produced, and the cigars are currently available at a price of $8.75 per single or $175 per box of 20.

“To celebrate the 25 year anniversary of Leesburg Cigar & Pipe we present you the Celebrando 25 Años. Blended by the often imitated cigar man Pete Johnson at the factory responsible for the most sought after blends, including the 2012 No. 1 cigar of the year, My Father Cigars….The thinner shape concentrates the body and flavor while the shade grown wrapper perfectly balances out the blend. We liken it to an iron fist in a velvet glove.”

Reinado Expands with GER Ecuador Edition

June 3, 2014 By Kip Fisher

REINADO® Grand Empire Reserve Continues to Expand with an Aged Ecuadorian Connecticut Wrapped Petit Lancero

REINADO Cigars announced an upcoming expansion in the form of a Connecticut Wrapped Petit Lancero today. In addition to the Ecuador Connecticut wrapper, the GER Ecuador Edition will – as all existing Grand Empire Reserves do – have a Nicaraguan binder and filler mix. The wrapper incorporated into the Ecuador Edition has been aged a full three years.

The dimensions of the new cigar are 6″ X 38, and it will be [Read more…]

News from Viaje

May 28, 2014 By Kip Fisher

I don’t normally post every item that comes down the pike in terms of new releases, etc. I save that for Half Ashed. But today, I caught a few items from Viaje’s Facebook page that intrigued me. I’m a fan of several of their cigars, and we all know their packaging is “catchy” to say the least. The first item is an addition to the ongoing “Zombie Apocalypse” thread that runs through some other offerings. I suppose those who’ve been bitten by their earlier “Zombie” releases are now offered an antidote :). I thought the packaging was very unique….excited to see how the cigars themselves hold up.

Viaje “Zombie Antidote”

From what I can gather on the band, each prescription bottle contains 24 cigars and, of course, is renewable with further purchase. This addition was mentioned on an episode of Stogie Geeks (as summarized by Cigar Coop) earlier this year, but the packaging was not unveiled until today. I’m not one to really buy in to packaging….I don’t smoke the box, or bottle as it were, but I think this is a fun twist for the line. Based on the comment attached to the image, I understand these have shipped and should be on retailers’ shelves in the very near future.

Secondly, again from Viaje’s social media accounts, news was released that the second release of the Viaje Roman Candle is slated around Independence Day. The behemoth 9″x50 Roman Candle was originally released in 2012. The current release will come packed in 15 count firework-crate boxes, much like the original. While not specified today, the original manufacturer for these was Raices Cubana and I will assume the same for this edition. Personally, this cigar was a bit outside my normal range in terms of size, so I have no experience smoking it. But I’m in to give a go at the Zombie Antidote as soon as I get back down to my local B&M….

Viaje “Roman Candle”

Big Payback from Room101

May 23, 2014 By Kip Fisher

BIG RINGS. BIG FLAVOR. BIG VALUE.

The Big Payback. My comrades, we find ourselves living in the day and age of what I will refer to as the era of the engorged cigar. A cigar cannot be “too big” these days. This phenomenon reflects what is intrinsically ‘MURRICA, and a true value at the same time. We have calibrated some of the most exquisite Nicaraguan Tobaccos to rest within these oversized vessels comfortably, deliciously and then made easily accessible to the everyday aficionado.

Over the past few years the Room101 Brand has come to be a success in a myriad of dimensions. Now I propose we give back to those that helped get us there in the first place. The cigars in this series are priced well below where they should be. This is Payback of a different sort – my payback to you for the support and dedication over the years.

ENJOY THE BIG PAYBACK

Wrapper
Nicaragua

Binder
Nicaragua

Filler
Nicaragua

Press Release: GENERAL CIGAR 1907 BY DUNHILL

April 30, 2014 By Kip Fisher

Four New Super Premium Sizes to Make Worldwide Debut

General Cigar announces the world premiere of 1907 by Dunhill®, a medium-bodied, four-cigar collection that will be available at fine cigar shops nationwide, and at premium tobacconists worldwide, beginning in May. 1907 by Dunhill marks the first full-time new Dunhill brand since its Signed Range was introduced in 2001, and commemorates the first box-pressed cigar in the entire Dunhill portfolio, with the range’s new Toro size.

Yves Politi, head of British American Tobacco Ltd.’s Dunhill cigar division said, “In the century since opening its flagship tobacco shop in London, Dunhill has remained synonymous with exquisite cigars in elegant packaging. 1907 celebrates the Dunhill brand’s time-honored tradition of tobacco mastery, while incorporating elements that speak to the modern cigar smoker’s passion points: a fuller taste profile, accessible pricing and classic sizing.”

Handcrafted by artisans in [Read more…]

Iconic Leaf to release Recluse Amadeus

April 10, 2014 By Kip Fisher

We at Iconic Leaf Cigar are pleased to announce the newest addition to our Recluse family of cigars. The Recluse Amadeus blend will be in keeping with our two year fermentation process and 100% Entubar rolling style. We have truly outdone ourselves with this new offering. The cigar is rich and flavorful with a smoothness that is undeniably Recluse. This new offering will be released IPCPR 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 19th 2014. We will have an advance release to select retailers on June 15th, 2014.

Blend specs:

Wrapper: Conn. Seed, Ecuadorian shade (Grade A)
Binder: MBC (Propriotary)
Filler: Dominican Ligero, Dominican Viso, Dominican Seco, Conn. Broadleaf

The Amadeus will be available in the following six facings:

Robusto 5×52 msrp $7.50 (Box pressed)
Toro 6 1/4×50 msrp $8.50 (Box pressed)
Tarantula 6×60 msrp $9.50 (Box pressed)
Sidewinder 1 5×57 msrp $8.50 (Special Edition)
Sidewinder 2 6×57 msrp $9.50 (Special Edition)
Sidewinder 3 7×57 msrp $10.50 (Special Edition)

Facebook at: Recluse Cigars

Twitter at: @RecluseCigars

To find an authorized retailer near you please visit www.iconicleafcigar.com

Press Release: Drew Estate to release Undercrown Dogma

March 24, 2014 By Kip Fisher

Drew Estate Announces Undercrown “Dogma” Commemorative Cigar & “5 Days of ‘Dogma’” Giveaway

Miami, FL, March 24, 2014: Drew Estate announced today their plans to release a new size within their Undercrown cigar line. The size will be called Undercrown “Dogma”, and has been created to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the online community Cigar Dojo. The blend of “Dogma” is based on the Undercrown Corona ¡Viva! and is comprised of Mexican San Andres wrapper, Connecticut Stalk-Cut Habano binder, and Nicaraguan & Brazilian Mata Fina fillers. The “Dogma” will come in a 6 x 56 box-pressed vitola.

When asked about the “Dogma” project, Jonathan Drew said, “we have been major supporters of Cigar Dojo from the beginning. A handful of Drew Estate employees, myself included, are Dojo members, and we have always been floored by the support Drew Estate has received on the app and website. When Eric (owner of Cigar Dojo) approached us about coming up with this special commemorative cigar, it was a no-brainer. My dad, “Baitfish” Gary, came up with the name ‘Dogma’.”

The “Dogma” will be a limited run of 10-count bundles, and will be sold exclusively through Smoke Inn, a South Florida cigar retail chain, owned by Abe Debabneh. For those based outside of Florida, the cigars will be available through Smoke Inn’s web store. The “Dogma” will be priced at $9.95 MSRP per single and $99.50 MSRP per 10-count bundle.

The flavor profile of the “Dogma” aligns with that of the Corona ¡Viva!, featuring notes of cocoa, earth, and a rich spicy character. If you enjoy the Corona ¡Viva! but would like a longer, 56 ring gauge smoke, the “Dogma” will be a new favorite.

In tandem with the release of the new “Dogma” size, Drew Estate will be running a social campaign and giveaway through their website which will allow consumers to try the cigar before it hits the market. To enter, visit http://drewestate.com/dojodogma. Unfortunately, the giveaway is not available in MA, MI, and VA due to anti-tobacco promotion laws within those states

The Undercrown “Dogma” will be available for pre-order Friday, March 28th, 2014, through SmokeInn.com. In the meantime, make sure to enter Drew Estate’s “5 Days of ‘Dogma’” giveaway for your chance to try the cigar before anyone else in the country. If you have any questions, please contact Drew Estate’s Public & Media Relations representative, Johnny Brooke.

About Drew Estate:

Founded in New York City in 1996 by two former college fraternity brothers who shared a dream to become world-class cigar makers. Jonathan Drew and Marvin Samel led Drew Estate to become one of the largest and fastest growing cigar companies in the world. Under their mantra “The Rebirth of Cigars”™ Drew Estate has defied the odds by innovating new elements to the cigar industry with their unique tobaccos and blending styles that have attracted new and old cigar enthusiasts. In their Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, their Nicaraguan headquarters, Drew Estate produces successful brands such as ACID, Herrera Estelí, Java by Drew Estate, Kentucky Fired Cured, Liga Privada, My Uzi Weighs a Ton, Natural, Nica Rustica, Tabak Especial and UnderCrown.

Blessed Leaf to release a new cigar: Kairos

March 24, 2014 By Kip Fisher

[NOTE: I’m a little late with this, and we talked about it at length on last week’s Half Ashed, but here’s a new cigar headed down the pike that I think you ought to check out….

March 13, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kyle Hoover and Chris Kelly, the leaders of BlessedLeaf.com, a Christian cigar-based ministry, announce the release of the long anticipated Blessed Leaf Kairos.

“This is a project that has been in our hearts for over a year. Our vision was to produce a great cigar with vintage tobaccos and have the proceeds go to ministry and missions efforts.” noted Kyle Hoover.

“For this project, we went back to our roots: Nicaraguan tobacco This is a Nicaraguan puro in the Ezra Zion genre of blending. Since we are doing this for The Lord, it had to be the best work we could possibly do ” added Chris Kelly.

The Blessed Leaf Kairos is a 52 x 6.25 box press. The wrapper is Corojo 99 Rosado. The ﬁller includes ligeros from Esteli and Jalapa. Total production is 4000 cigars of 100 boxes and 5 packs.

The Blessed Leaf Kairos is produced at the Casa Fernandez factory in Miami, Florida.

“We chose the name Kairos because of it’s unique meaning to this project. Kairos is deﬁned as a speciﬁc moment in time when the Divine intervenes directly into your life. To us, there is a duel application. Obviously, as a person smokes the cigar they will have a “heavenly” smoking experience. Secondly, that the support raised for Christian missions will impact people’s lives with the gospel of Christ.” added Hoover.

The Blessed Leaf Kairos will be available for pre-order on BlessedLeaf.com and CigarFederation.com. The ofﬁcial launch herf will be on April 2 on BlessedLeaf.com.

La Flor Dominicana TAA Exclusive 2014

March 19, 2014 By Kip Fisher

2014 La Flor Dominicana TAA Exclusive- The 707

La Flor Dominicana is proud to announce the release of the 2014 La Flor Dominicana TAA Exclusive Cigar, available only to those TAA (Tobacco Association of America) members attending the annual TAA conference in beautiful Los Cabos, Mexico.

This year’s TAA Exclusive cigar is a Ligero blend, the 707 is a 7 x 70 packed in a custom 24 count box and secondary band signifying the blend as the TAA Exclusive. The wrapper leaves are Ecuadorian Sumatra seed, the binder and fillers are all Dominican leaves from our farm in La Canela, Dominican Republic. These cigars are full bodied. The first few boxes will begin shipping in April 2014 and will only be found at participating TAA tobacconists.

For more information, contact:

La Flor Dominicana
123 San Lorenzo Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33146-1513

www.laflordominicana.com
[email protected]

Press Release: Nomad Cigars Releases Two New Sizes to S-307

January 6, 2014 By Kip Fisher

Nomad Cigar Company Releases Two New S-307 Sizes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Estelí, Nicaragua (Jan 6, 2014) – Nomad Cigar Company is pleased to announce the release of two additional sizes to the S-307 cigar line. The S-307, a box pressed Sumatra wrapped cigar, was originally released in late 2013 in three sizes and enjoyed significant success from the start – landing on several “Best of 2013” lists. [Read more…]