News Archives - Blind Man's Puff

Cigar News: Drew Estate Partners with STG Canada for Exclusive Canadian Distribution

by Zane G. | Aug 18, 2017 | All, Drew Estate, News | 0 |

Drew Estate has announced that it has appointed STG Canada as its exclusive distribution partner for both domestic and Duty-Free premium cigar markets in Canada. This partnership will be effective August 28st, 2017, Vice President of International Business Development at Drew Estate Alex Goldman noted, “We are excited about our partnership with STG Canada, and plan to build on the success that we have enjoyed in this tough market over the past few years. I want to thank the House of Horvath team, and especially Colm and Cathy O’Shea for their passion and professionalism in building up the Drew Estate brand in Canada over the past 3 years.”Until August 28th, House of Horvath will continue to process orders for Drew Estate products. After August 28th responsibility for orders and customer service issues will transfer to STG Canada.

Editorial: Roll With It – Home-Rolled Cigars

by Matthew T. | Aug 18, 2017 | All, Editorial, Featured, Home-Roll, Matthew T., News, USA | 0 |

Something fascinating about mankind… We have the capacity to make things. Of course we also have the capacity to destroy or cause problems, but we hope to strive for the good. When we see craftsmanship or creativity many of us are drawn to it like a moth to a flame. In our past, creativity was a kind of survival skill. We had to create new things like shelter and tools in order to survive or improve quality of life. Since civilization emerged, our creativity has morphed into the aesthetic and the artistic. In some cases, it can even take on a competitive facet. We want to know if we can do it better than the other guy, or we want to know if we can do it at all, thereby competing with ourselves. We want to experiment with our own creative nature. We want to know if we can make what we see others make. We want to know if we can make it better. This has always been a part of our nature, and this trait is responsible for some of the most wonderful things that we still enjoy today.

IPCPR 2017 – Espinosa Cigars – Blind Man’s Puff

by Emmett | Aug 16, 2017 | All, IPCPR, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

IPCPR 2017 – Espinosa Cigars – Blind Man’s Puff

There is never a doubt that you know you have stepped into the Espinosa Cigar booth at IPCPR. You are met with their lush BRIGHT orange carpet (Erik Espinosa’s favorite color and also the color they used on their Laranja)

Cigar News: Alec Bradley Ships TAA Exclusive-Black Market Illicit

by Matthew T. | Aug 16, 2017 | Alan Rubin, Alec Bradley, All, IPCPR, News | 0 |

Fans of the Alec Bradley Black Market line will soon have another reason to smile. The Black Market Illicit TAA Exclusive is shipping now to retailers nationwide. The production of this new offering from Alec Bradley was first announced in March during the 49th Annual Tobacconist Association of America’s Meeting.

Cigar News: PDR Adds Scott Lewis to National Sales Force

by Emmett | Aug 9, 2017 | Abe Flores, All, News, PDR | 0 |

PDR is proud to announce the addition of Scott Lewis to its national Sales Force. Chad Armstrong, the outgoing rep, has left due to some medical issues.

Contest: Win a Daniel Marshall 35th Anniversary Humidor ($1995 MSRP)

by Emmett | Aug 3, 2017 | All, Contest, Daniel Marshall, Featured, IPCPR, News | 15 |

We have teamed up with Daniel Marshall Cigars and Humidors for one of the most exciting contests in cigar history: We are giving away: 1 (One) Grand Prize: Daniel Marshall 35th Anniversary Humidor ($1995 MSRP)

IPCPR 2017 – La Flor Dominicana – Blind Man’s Puff

by Emmett | Aug 2, 2017 | All, Featured, IPCPR, La Flor Dominicana, Litto Gomez, News | 0 |

There was a very positive vibe going on in the LFD booth this year, especially when you talk with Antonio Gomez, son of Litto Gomez, both blenders and owners of La Flor Dominicana.

Cigar News: FDA, IPCPR & CRA Announce New Plan for Premium Tobacco

by Emmett | Jul 28, 2017 | All, IPCPR, News | 0 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 28, 2017 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, announced a new comprehensive plan for the approach the agency will take to the regulation of tobacco products, placing an emphasis on a science-based method, that notes a “continuum of risk” that recognizes the differences in tobacco products.

IPCPR 2017 – Foundation Cigar – Blind Man’s Puff

by Emmett | Jul 27, 2017 | All, Featured, IPCPR, News, Nicaragua | 2 |

This was another big year for Foundation Cigars at IPCPR. Nick Melillo was showing off two new releases this year, something that not many companies of his size have been able to do.

IPCPR 2017 – JM’s Tobacco – Blind Man’s Puff

by Emmett | Jul 24, 2017 | All, IPCPR, News | 0 |

JM’s Cigars is your everyday/all day smoke. They are more on the mild to medium in strength. JM Cigars told us at this years IPCPR they they have resurrected two cigars & both are slated to be released in September.

The 1st offering is Espanola:

IPCPR 2017 – HVC – Blind Man’s Puff

by Emmett | Jul 20, 2017 | All, Featured, HVC Cigars, IPCPR, News | 0 |

HVC’s only new line this year was the Cerro Maduro this is a followup to their original Cerro now featuring a Mexican San Andrés wrapper. It uses the same Nicaraguan filler and binder and comes in 4 sizes: 4 1/2 x 46 — $7.80 (Boxes of 20, $156), 5 x 50 — $8.50 (Boxes of 20, $170), 6 x 54 — $8.80 (Boxes of 20, $176), 5 1/2 x 58 — $9.60 (boxes of 20, $192), they launch July 2017.

IPCPR 2017 – Southern Draw – Blind Man’s Puff

by Emmett | Jul 20, 2017 | All, Featured, IPCPR, News, Robert Holt, Southern Draw | 0 |

Southern Draw Cigars sat out last years trade show due to the recently-announced FDA regulations cigars. But Southern Draw was at the show this year with updates to their packaging and a new blend. Robert Holt even told us exclusively that they plan on releasing all of the Quick Sraw series in a corona gorda format, not shown at the show.