The immensely popular Hoja de Flores announced recently that it will be throwing a number of cigar events at the famed Florio’s Ristorante, which was closed for some time but has now reopened. For those of you who haven’t smoked Hoja de Flores cigars, they are fantastic Dominican puros with exceptional smoothness and fantastic construction […]
FRANKFORT, Franklin County, Ky (Feb. 2013) – Buffalo Trace Distillery marks the halfway point in its quest for the perfect bourbon with the release of its eighth round of Single Oak Project Bourbon. All of the bourbons that comprise this release entered the barrel at 105 proof, aged within the wooden ricks of Warehouse K, […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Swisher International is entering the premium cigar market with the launch of its new Royal Gold Cigars division. The tobacco company has tapped cigar industry veteran Alex Goldman to lead the division, which was specifically created to build upon his experience. “Alex’s leadership of House of Oxford/Mom’s Cigars as its owner and […]
The new Wolfburn distillery, situated just 350m from the site of the original 19th Century Thurso site, has been successfully commissioned and production of fine single malt scotch whisky has today commenced. Construction of the Wolfburn buildings was carried out by a group of local contractors, with the inner workings being crafted by Forsyths of […]
February 1, 2013 (Londonderry, NH) — Kurt A. Kendall, founder of today’s 7-20-4 Cigars, has once again explored cigar history, reintroducing a second dusty brand … “Hustler” … a trademark that hails back to the late Nineteenth Century. It follows the company’s introductions of the 7-20-4 and 1874 boutique lines. In 2009, Kendall breathed new […]
One of the things I look forward to besides the Holidays and the New Year is Cigar Aficionado’s Best Cigars of The Year List. Every year they publish a list of their top cigars and this year is no different. This year, topping the list is La Flor de las Antillas Toro (6”x52), the latest […]
January 28, 2012 (Miami, FL) — Wynwood Cigar Factory a part of the Fabricas Unidas family has opened its doors in the Wynwood art district of Miami. The concept of the Wynwood Cigar Factory came from the minds of Christian Eiroa and Robert Caldwell and features a unique environment for cigar smokers and art lovers […]
NEW YORK, NY (January 29, 2013) – Nat Sherman, tobacconist to the world since 1930, has been selected as the official cigar partner for the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival’s Celebrity Chef Golf Tournament presented by Benchmark Hospitality International hosted by José Andrés. Taking place on February 23rd at the legendary Turnberry Isle Miami, the culinary, wine […]
Yes, you read the title correctly. That’s $185 with three zeros after it. The Associated Press published quite the story this morning around 6:00am. Apparently, cigarsdirect.com sold a 19 foot Gran Habano cigar to a private buyer for $185,000. To put that in perspective, the cigar is covered in 16,000 wrapper leaves – enough to make almost 25,000 robusto […]
FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY (Jan. 2013) Just in time for colder weather, Buffalo Trace Distillery offers a solution to your winter chills. The latest Experimental Collection bourbons both survived the heat. The Hot Box Toasted Barrel Bourbon Whiskey and #7 Heavy Char Barrel Bourbon Whiskey are the two latest offerings from the Kentucky distillery. Both of […]
Small Batch Bottling of Portland-Produced Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey to Roll Out Nationally in 2013 PORTLAND, Ore. (January 2013) – House Spirits Distillery, the Portland-based craft distillery known for the award-winning Aviation American Gin, announced today the launch of Westward Oregon Straight Malt Whiskey. Westward is an original malt whiskey that is inspired by the Irish tradition, […]
The ultra-premium Scottish whisky, Chivas Regal, and Italian designer, Pininfarina, joined forces to create Chivas 18 by Pininfarina Limited Editions, which rolled out January 2, 2013 in over 30 countries. The series includes two Chivas 18 collectible display cases and one made-to-order display unit, an artistic piece of furniture hand crafted in Italy by Pininfarina. […]