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Cigar News: PCA Hosts Introductory Meeting with Center for Tobacco Products Leadership

Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) briefed Dr. Brian King, the new Director of the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), on the industry’s issue set and the association’s priorities. The briefing, which was one of Dr. King’s first engagements with stakeholders, covered material facts about the uniqueness of the products, legislative history, current health data, economics, and impact of regulatory efforts.

Aaron Loomis, September 7, 2022

Cigar News: Protocol The Law Part 2 Announced

Protocol Cigars is pleased to announce the sequel to the smash hit The Law with The Law Part 2. The Law Part 2 is for Omertà Cigar Company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, once again. The success of The Law last year demanded a sequel.

Aaron Loomis, July 28, 2022

Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Munchies Continental Breffus Announced as Fat Ash Lounge Exclusive

Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Munchies Continental Breffus Announced as FatAsh Cigar Lounge Exclusive

Be ready to enjoy this new batch, called: The Continental Breffus. It's a store exclusive with five different flavors that will only be available from FatAsh Cigar Lounge. The packs will be discounted at the herf to ticket holders at a price of $50. Afterwards the price will be $54.95.

Aaron Loomis, April 14, 2022

Personal Spirit Review: Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year

The Elijah Craig Single Barrel 18 Year is one of the epitomes of flavor and balance. And to do this with such an old whiskey makes it that much harder and brings a wow factor. Heaven Hill knocked this one out of the park proofing it down just right to 90 proof.

Jiunn Liu, July 18, 2019

Personal Cigar Review: Davidoff Year of the Pig

The Davidoff Year of the Pig is a strong cigar in terms of strength and it produces filling and stronger flavors as well. It has some body to it which is present from start to finish, and much more so than past Davidoff releases. If you are looking for a lighter offering that is more flavor focused like years past, this might not be your cup of tea.

Seth Geise, January 4, 2019

Cigar News: Ventura Now Shipping Limited Edition Case Study 13

First announced at IPCPR 2018, Case Study CS/13 is now shipping, and will soon be available via select online retailers and premium tobacconists nationwide. This full-bodied cigar is a special blend from Drew Estate, made at their factory in Nicaragua. Only 200 boxes of this ultra-exclusive cigar were made, making it a true collector’s cigar.

Aaron Loomis, December 3, 2018

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Headley Grange Black Lab LE 2018

It is with this inspiration that Crowned Heads announces, "Headley Grange Black Lab LE 2018.'' Black Lab utilizes the original Headley Grange blend, and is finished with a dark Connecticut (Habano) maduro wrapper. The cigar is box-pressed, and for the first time on any Crowned Heads cigar, features a closed-foot, which highlights the initial flavor of the sumptuous Connecticut Habano flavor upon the initial ignition.

Aaron Loomis, November 26, 2018

Team Cigar Review: Atabey Spiritus

The Atabey Spiritus is a complex and rich Lancero smoking experience. The cigar has bold flavors that don't overwhelm the palate, for a truly luxurious profile. If you are an Atabey fan, or are simply looking for a premiere smoking experience, you would do well to pick yourself up a Spiritus.

John McTavish, August 27, 2018

Team Cigar Review: Atabey Divinos

The flavor is primarily centered around wood and carried some baking spice, black pepper and cream as accompanying notes. I'd recommend a larger vitola if you want to try the line, but this still provides an enjoyable experience.

Aaron Loomis, May 24, 2017

Team Cigar Review: CLE Azabache 2016 TAA Robusto

Even though it wasn't that balanced in the first third, I found the transitions entertaining and the rest of the smoke kept my attention. I could definitely see revisiting this again.

Aaron Loomis, January 25, 2017