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Cigar News: Emilio Cigars Brings Back AF1 and AF2

by Emmett | May 14, 2019 | All, Emilio Cigars, James Brown, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

After a few years hiatus, Emilio Cigars is bringing back reblended AF1 and AF2, now made at James Brown’s Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. This is the first cigar to be produced since the Emilio Cigars and Black Label Trading Company merged back in January. The blends and packaging was done by James Brown owner of BLTC and Fabrica Oveja Negra. Both new cigars will ship this month.

Blind Cigar Review: Black Works Studio | NBK Robusto

by Emmett | May 10, 2019 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Blk Wks, Dave, Diana, Featured, Habano, Isaac M., James Brown, Kevin J., Nicaragua, Oscuro, Robusto | 0 |

“This was a good looking and good tasting cigar for me. It met all three areas of “like” and the only down side was the little bit of tightness in the draw. I would love to smoke this again and again.” -Diana (ArmyRN)

Cigar News: Black Works Studio Ships 2019 S&R

by Emmett | Apr 9, 2019 | All, Blk Wks, James Brown, News | 0 |

Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) announced today that the 2019 S&R will ship to retailers everywhere Aptil 15th. S&R is a limited release that made its first release in 2018 .

Blind Cigar Review: Black Works Studio | S&R Corona Gorda

by Zane G. | Mar 27, 2019 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Blk Wks, Corona Gorda, Featured, James Brown, John A., John I., Mickey T., Natural, Nicaragua, Ryan H., Sumatra | 0 |

“Good smoke. I definitely enjoyed the earlier phases more than the finish. The early sweet and creamy profile was really nice, and the spices dancing around the background were a lot of fun. Worked really well for a lazy late Sunday smoke with my fifth or sixth cup of coffee. ” -John I. (John I.)

Quick Cigar Review: Emilio | Papa Joe

by Emmett | Mar 4, 2019 | All, Emilio Cigars, Featured, Habano, James Brown, Natural, Nicaragua, Robusto, Wes | 0 |

Overall the Emilio Papa Joe is an extremely pleasant smooth smoke with just enough spice for those who enjoy that in a cigar. It is also overall a nice smooth smoke with cedar, baking spices and pepper spice on the retro that it can be enjoyed as your first cigar of the day with coffee or as an everyday smoke at any time of day. It is a very nice addition to the Emilio portfolio by Fabrica Oveja Negra.

Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co. Ships Bishops Blend 2019

by Emmett | Feb 20, 2019 | All, Black Label Trading Company, James Brown, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

Black Label Trading Company announced today they are shipping Bishops Blend vintage 2019 this month. Bishops Blend is rolled like all other Black Label Trading Co. cigar in Esteli, Nicaragua at James Browns Fabrica Oveja Negra.

Cigar News: Emilio Cigars and Black Label Trading Company Merge

by Emmett | Jan 23, 2019 | All, Black Label Trading Company, Emilio Cigars, James Brown, News, Nicaragua, Scott Zucca | 0 |

As of today, Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) is taking over the branding and marketing of Emilio Cigars. Going forward, all cigar production will move to BLTC’s factory, Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. A lot of the Emilio lines are already rolled there including Cavatina, LJZ, Papa Joe and Grimalkin. Scott Zucca, owner of Emilio Cigars, will continue to be involved and will distribute cigars for both companies through his distribution company L.J. Zucca Inc.

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2018

by Emmett | Jan 4, 2019 | AJ Fernandez, All, Arturo Fuente, Atabey, Black Label Trading Company, Blk Wks, Carlos Fuente Jr, Casa Fernandez, Crowned Heads, Davidoff, Diesel, Don Pepin Garcia, Drew Estate, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, El Artista, Eladio Diaz, Emilio Cigars, Featured, Foundation Cigar, Hendrik Kelner, IPCPR, Jaime Garcia, James Brown, Jon Huber, Jonathan Drew, Juan Martinez, Kyle Gellis, Max Fernandez, MBombay, Mel Shah, MLB Cigar Ventures, My Father, News, Nicholas Melillo, Pete Johnson, Robert Holt, Southern Draw, Steve Saka, Tatuaje, Top 25, Warped | 0 |

Each of our panelists were given 10 votes to towards our Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2018. As with previous years, the order of their votes mattered as their #1 vote is worth twice as much as their #10. Our list is made up of cigars that had a wide release this year. The cigars that are eligible do not have to have been reviewed on Blind Man’s Puff, but the reviewer must have smoke it at some point to vote for it.

Cigar News: Black Works Studio Ships Boondock Saint

by Emmett | Sep 25, 2018 | All, Black Label Trading Company, Blk Wks, James Brown, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) announced today that their latest version of BOONDOCK SAINT is...

Cigar News: Black Label Announces Barber Pole Morphine

by Emmett | Jul 30, 2018 | All, Black Label Trading Company, James Brown, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

This years marks the 5th anniversary of Black Label Trading Company’s Morphine release. This year, one vitola, the lancero, will feature a barber pole style with two wrappers one Ecuador Maduro and One San Andres.

Cigar News: Black Works Studio Announces Yellow Jacket

by Emmett | Jun 27, 2018 | All, Black Label Trading Company, Blk Wks, Featured, IPCPR, James Brown, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

Today, James Brown’s Black Works Studio announced their latest release – Yellow Jacket. Like all Black Works and Black Label Trading Co. products, they are being made at James Brown’s Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. This release is exclusive to attendees at the IPCPR Trade show in 2018.

Cigar News: Black Label Announces Ligero Hawaii

by Emmett | Jun 21, 2018 | All, Black Label Trading Company, James Brown, News, Nicaragua, Robusto | 0 |

Black Label Trading Company has announced a new cigar, exclusive to R. Field Wine Co., Ligero Hawaii. LIke allother Black Label Tradomg Company products, it is rolled at James Brown’s Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.