J.C. Newman Cigar Company Launches #BrickHouseAtMyHouse to Help Support Retailers J.C. Newman is the latest cigar manufacturer to support local retailers with an innovative program. J.C. Newman will be partnering with retailers nationwide to offer a special on Brick House cigars. With every purchase of this deal, consumers will receive 5 mix and match Brick…
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CROWNED HEADS AND ACE PRIME LAUNCH “THE BULB BOX” TO SUPPORT LOCAL RETAILERS Local economies have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Local cigar lounges and premium cigar brick and mortar shops have struggled to find their footing in an uncertain economy. Crowned Heads and ACE Prime Cigars, who announced a partnership earlier this…
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OVERVIEW VITOLA:Â Â Â Gran ToroSIZE:Â Â 6-3/4″ x 54 ORIGIN:Â Â NicaraguaFACTORY:Â Â Micallef Cigars S.A. WRAPPER:Â Â Nicaraguan MaduroBINDER:Â Â SumatraFILLER:Â Â Nicaraguan and Dominican STRENGTH:Â Â Medium SOURCE:Â Â Â Micallef Cigars ENVIRONMENT WHERE:Â Â Deck at home WHEN:Â Â April 7, 2020 @ 1:00pm DRINKS:Â Â Ice Mountain bottled water WEATHER:Â Â Mid 70’s – warm and mostly sunny WHAT’S ON:Â Â Metallica Mix PRODUCTION RELEASE TYPEÂ Â Regular Production with…
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MICALLEF CIGARS “ULTIMATE INVENTORY” PROGRAM ANNOUNCED The very first promise Micallef Cigars made in their open letter to the cigar industry, was to make brick and mortar cigar shops their “emphasis;” that includes in the middle of a global pandemic. This week, Micallef announced one way they’re putting that “emphasis” on brick and mortar shops…
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CROWNED HEADS ANNOUNCES “FOUR KICKS CAPA ESPECIAL” RELEASE This week, as noted by other cigar news outlets, Crowned Heads announced a new release to their Four Kicks brand: Four Kicks Capa Especial. Four Kicks Capa Especial features binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, and is finished with a gorgeous Ecuadorian (Sumatra)…
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Mike reviews the new brand on the scene – Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown. See if the boys from Virginia made a stogie that belongs in your humidor.
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Alec Bradley Announces Pre-Sale of New LE Black Market Esteli Diamond Today, Alec Bradley Cigar Co. announced the world wide pre-sale of the limited edition Black Market Esteli Diamond. This LE will be in their proprietary “Diamond” shape. The Black Market Esteli Diamond will be a 6 1/4 x 54 and will come 16 count…
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OVERVIEW ADDRESS:Â Â Â 9759 University Avenue Clive, IowaPHONE #:Â Â (515) 278-8701 HOURS:Â Â Monday – Thursday 10AM-8PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friday & Saturday 10AM-9PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sunday 12PM-6PM BOOZE AVAILABLE:Â Â NDRINKS AVAILABLE:Â Â Coffee, water, soda (water and soda are for sale)FOOD AVAILABLE:Â Â Snacks (for sale) SPECIFICS SMOKING…
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Micallef Cigars Ships a “To Be Named” Maduro This week, Micallef Cigars will be shipping a new Maduro to retailers…but without an official name. Al Micallef, founder of Micallef Cigars, stated in a press release, “Our first cigar of 2020 celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Micallef Ambassador program. We are counting on our friends…
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OVERVIEW ADDRESS:Â Â Â 432 E 4th St, Davneport, IowaPHONE #:Â Â (563) 888-5477 HOURS:Â Â Sunday – Thursday 11AM-12AMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Friday & Saturday 11AM-12AM BOOZE AVAILABLE:Â Â NDRINKS AVAILABLE:Â Â Water & CoffeFOOD AVAILABLE:Â Â Milkshakes (coming soon!) SPECIFICS SMOKING LOUNGE:Â Â Y WALK-IN HUMIDOR:Â Â Y SPONSORED LOUNGE:Â Â N OUTDOOR SMOKING AREA:Â Â Y (coming soon!) MEMBERSHIPS…
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