James Brown, owner of Fabrica Oveja Negra and Black Label Trading Co.,announced a collaboration with Jim “Island Jim” Robinson. This new project is called Leaf by James. This cigar is rolled at Brown's Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua.
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Total Score - Great - 92
“Overall, this cigar is a home run. I know this was a Black Works Studio Killer Bee and I have smoked at least 20 of them since the release, however sitting back and taking notes on this cigar was a joy. Even though this vitola is a petite corona (4 1/2 x 44-46), it easily satisfies the palate and/or cigar itch. On the exhale we had a plethora of dark roasted malts, creamy chocolate, oak, hazelnut, baking spices, black pepper, and dry compact earth. Thru the nose was consistent throughout the whole cigar experience with dark floral notes and a spice laced sweetness. Store this cigar at low RH 62-64 to experience all this cigar has to offer. Kudos to James and torcedors at Fabrica Oveja Negra.” –Matt C. (Big Matt)
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is now thipping their limited edition HIVE release that they announced in June and showed off at this year's PCA trade show. HIVE is a collection of unused sizes shapes of the Killer Bee & Green Hornet lines that may or may not become production some day.
April 10, 2017 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce they are shipping Bishops Blend vintage 2017 to select retailers this week.
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·"A really solid cigar with tons of smoke and tons of flavor. What's not to love! This is one I am excited to see what it is so I can buy some more." -Jack (Jack_H)
Emilio Cigars has announced the release of the Grimalkin Seasonal Edition. The cigars are produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra, in Esteli, Nicaragua. Grimalkin Seasonal is being released in time to enjoy for Halloween and fall festivities.
The Bishops Blend from Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) has become a highly anticipated annual release since it debuted three years ago. The 2018 release is sure to follow that same trend. BLTC have announced that they will ship Bishops Blend 2018 to select retailers later in April. 2018 Bishops Blend will only be available in limited quantities and at select retailers.
Black Label Trading Company has announced the release of Dreadnought as an Atlantic Cigar Company exclusive. It is, of course, rolled at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. The blend uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper, Ecuadorian Habano binder, and Nicaraguan filler. It comes in just one size, a 6 x 52 toro in packs of 10. Each cigar will sell for $12.00.
Black Star Line Cigars chosen James Brown and Oveja Negra to partner for their next release: Rosewood 1923. Previously, Black Star Line has had lines made at Aganorsa Leaf and El Titan de Bronze.
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·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.