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Davidoff opens their vault for a Thursday release

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Tomorrow, Davidoff releases a new Salamone vitola for their Ginza line. See below for all of the details.

Toscanello Rosso Caffè Macchiato to launch in U.S.

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The beautiful town of Cava de’ Tirreni, located in the Southern region of Campania is home to the famous “half cut”, aromatic Toscano cigars known the Toscanello. The Toscanello line has been seeing incredible growth in recent years, with the Toscanello Rosso Caffè (the cigar with Aromatic intensity of your favourite morning espresso and notes […]

Ybor City Cigar Factory Series: Balbin Brothers

February 23, 2020September 1, 2020Tom

This factory was purchased by Samuel L. Davis & Co in 1904. On October 2, 1910, the factory suffered major damage due to arson. In 1911, the factory was purchased by Balbin Brothers. In 1915, Balbin Bros Co. was acquired by Tampa Cuba Cigar Co and became a subsidiary.

aSShHouse & Friends of End22 Annual END22 Charity Golf Tournament

February 22, 2020March 24, 2020TomLeave a Comment

*** UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to CDC COVID-19 precautions. A new date will be determined and sent out *** Date: April 25th, 2020Format/time: 8am ShotgunScrambleCost: $65 per person/$260 per FoursomeRegister by March 31, and get $5 off per player!Registration: 7 amShotgun Start: 8 am We are pleased to announce aSShHouse cigars & […]

Punch to launch full-time line called “Knuckle Buster”

February 22, 2020February 23, 2020Tom2 Comments

Punch is set to launch a full-time, wallet and palate-pleasing line called “Knuckle Buster.” The three-cigar collection will begin shipping to retailers in March. Named for a phrase made famous by a university basketball coach who described a rough and tumble physical game as a “Blue Collar Knuckle Buster,” the Punch Knuckle Buster was created […]

Cigar Review: My Father Flor de Las Antillas

February 21, 2020April 22, 2020Tom1 Comment

The My Father Flor de Las Antillas began as a concept in 2009 and was release in May of 2012.

Big Smoke meets Whisky Fest

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Hey, you got smoke in my whisky! Hey, you got whisky on my cigar! These two great combinations meet for the first time in April. See details below and a link for tickets at the end. Click here for tickets.

Gran Habano increases prices

February 20, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Gran Habano is announcing that as of February 19, 2020, we will be implementing a price increase of five cents per stick on all our cigar lines. Due to an increase in our importation costs, we are forced to increase prices in order to allow us to continue producing cigars without compromising quality control. At […]

Joya De Nicaragua announces Leap Year contest

February 19, 2020February 18, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Back in 1968, Simón Camacho and Juan Francisco Bermejo founded the Joya De Nicaragua factory in Estelí. The event took place on a Thursday, February 29th. This year, the factory is celebrating its 13th Leap-Year Anniversary. To commemorate such a symbolic moment, Joya has decided to run an international Giveaway and give us all an opportunity to […]

Ybor City Cigar Factory Series: Andres Diaz & Co.

February 16, 2020September 1, 2020Tom

In February 1908, Andres Diaz & Co moved into this building from New York. Regular cigar production began in May of 1908. At its peak, the factory employed 200 workers. A. Diaz closed it’s business in 1925.

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