Category: Cigar Reviews

Les Fines Lames has announced its Flying Tigers limited edition collection. It’s a collection that pays homage to the 250th anniversary of the United States and, in particular, the Flying Tigers Squadron during World War II. The Flying Tigers were a squadron of volunteer American pilots recruited in secret before the Pearl Harbor attack. They were ready to fight before their country had even entered the war. They fought the

My Father Cigars has begun informing retailers that the Le Bijou 1922 100 Años 2026 Limited Edition is coming. The 100 Ańos was first released in 2022. The 100 Años would go on to win the 2023 Cigar Coop Cigar of the Year. In 2024, My Father Cigars announced the 100 Años would be returning, with plans to release it on a biannual (every other year) basis. This iteration is the

Alex Tavella of KMA Talk Radio joins us on Prime Time Jukebox Episode 190 as a Special Guest DJ as we discuss Songs That Grow On Us. Sometimes when we first hit a song, it just does connect with us. But sometimes over a period of time the song grows on us, and to our surprise it finds its way to our playlists. Tonight Dave, Coop, and Alex discuss songs

Glenn Wolfson, who served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Drew Estate for ten years, has passed away at the age of 70. Wolfson assumed CEO duties at Drew Estate in 2016, a little less than two years after Swisher acquired Drew Estate. Wolfson was a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he earned his Master’s in Business Administration. Before Drew Estate, he worked

Drew Estate announced today that CEO Glenn Wolfson has passed away. Wolfson joined Drew Estate in 2016 after a 34-year career in management consulting. During his decade leading the company, he oversaw a period of operational growth and helped guide the company through significant changes while maintaining the culture established by founder Jonathan Drew. The company said its Executive Team will oversee operations until a new CEO is named.

Plasencia Cigars has added another familiar name to its executive team, announcing the appointment of Eddy Guerra as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. The move takes effect immediately, with Guerra reporting directly to CEO Ed Bello. In his new position, Guerra will oversee Plasencia’s global marketing efforts, including brand development, product positioning, consumer engagement, and international marketing initiatives. Guerra brings more than 15 years of experience in the

Plasencia Cigars has named Eddy Guerra as Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. The move is effective June 29, 2026. Guerra will report to CEO Ed Bello and will be responsible for the company’s global marketing strategy, brand development, product positioning, consumer engagement initiatives, and international marketing efforts. “It is both a privilege and an honor to join the Plasencia family and lead global marketing for a company whose legacy

Hooten Young has announced it will release its American 250 Reserve offering. As the name indicates, it commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States. The cigar will be officially available beginning July 13, 2026, with a national launch at Corona Cigar Company in Lake Mary, FL, on July 16. The cigar got a preview at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. The American Reserve 250 will be

Episode 90 of Let’s Get Pairing (LGP) features pairings with the Hooten Young American 250 Reserve. The American 250 Reserve is a soon-to-be-released offering from Hooten Young. As the name indicates, this cigar pays  homage to the 250th anniversary of the United States There are two cigars for the American 250 Reserver – one Pennsylvania Broadleaf and one Ecuadorian Shade. Let’s Get Pairing Episode 90 with the Hooten Young American