A group of cigar retailers announced yesterday a partnership to create “Sindicato Cigar Group LLC,” a cigar company that according to their Facebook page is “by the retailers, for the retailers.” What this will mean in terms of their vision and their product quality, I don’t really know. But the announcement certainly brings with it […]
There is an allure in standing out, in making yourself known. Young men have always done it–peacocking in some form or another. But when you grow up, you start to see the value of Frank Lucas’ opinion that “the strongest man in the room is never the loudest”. You like some prep in your style? […]
The management at Iconic Leaf announced the release and some details of of the Iconic Leaf Recluse Draconian. Iconic Leaf is a cigar company headed by J.R. Dominguez that seems to have a fixation with innovation, especially when it comes to sizes. The company’s first release, RECLUSE, is available in ten sizes, three of which […]
The makers of Montecristo announced recently that it is recently a figurado vitola in its wildly popular Montecristo No. 2 line. We should make clear for beginners that this press release refers to the Cuban Montecristo – not the Dominican cigars you see at convenience stores. February 26, 2013 (Havana, Cuba) — Heard of a […]
Ash Fine Cigars in Hoboken, NJ announced via Instagram this morning that they now carry the Alec Bradley “Filthy Hooligan,” a variation of the Alec Bradley Black Market that features a bright green candela wrapper. As the marketing strongly suggests, this cigar was created exclusively for St. Patties Day festivities. From what I can tell […]
Michael Herklots announced via his blog yesterday that Nat Sherman will be hosting a limited attendance cigar event at the Nat Sherman Townhouse in honor of the recent #10 ranking of the Nat Sherman Timeless (Nicaraguan blend). The cost is $50, but if you’ve ever been to a Nat Sherman event, you know that Herklots […]
The makers of Wild Turkey are out to control the high-end bourbon market by releasing Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel. This bourbon whiskey is non-chilled in the production process, which theoretically will enhance the flavor of the bourbon. This new expression is also unique in that it carries a 110-proof label, which is significantly higher than […]
Midleton announced via press release last week the release of a new single-cask whiskey expression. It should be noted that each bottling is matured in aged and charred bourbon barrels, which we anticipate will add an enjoyable complexity to the drink. The bottles used for the new expression resemble the bottle of the Midleton Very Rare […]