It’s not every day that a small brick-and-mortar shop gets to break big news from a major cigar maker — but today, I get to do exactly that. I’m thrilled to be the first to announce the arrival of the brand-new Esteban Carrera Bloodline O.P.A. Scarlett! Officially shipping as of September 25, 2025, Scarlett joins the already acclaimed Bloodline family…
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October’s LCA Limited Release
LCA: Wraith Series 2025 6×52 Toro The Privada Wraith Series returns. Their yearly ritual of summoning lost legends. Blends too powerful to fade, too sacred to name. This year, the spirit is Nicaraguan. One of the most iconic puros ever entrusted to Privada by its factory, crafted with leaf born entirely of that soil. Once it helped launch a boutique…
Cast Off, Light Up: Your New Favorite Fishing Companion
Surf fishing is one of life’s finest forms of relaxation — the perfect excuse to light a cigar and let your thoughts drift with the tide. But surf catching? That’s a whole different story. One moment, you’re lost in seaside serenity, cigar in hand, the ocean’s lullaby in your ears. The next, your line snaps tight, reel screaming, and you’re…
The Last Waltz Documentary Screening July 16th At 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 16th starting at 7 PM The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group the Band, held on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, and was advertised as the Band’s “farewell concert appearance.” The concert had The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including their previous employers Ronnie…
AMERICAN BULLY LE
The newest limited edition release by Privada Cigar Club, American Bully, has landed. It’s built for strength. Bold, rich, and full-bodied, American Bully is a 6×54 toro crafted by AJ Fernandez using Estelí-grown tobacco and an AA+ Mexican San Andrés wrapper. It hits hard and burns slow, designed for those who demand intensity in every draw. This 6×54 toro features:Wrapper:…
NEW! — Las Canas By Esteban Carreras
I had the opportunity to sample a new cigar from Esteban Carreras a few months ago — Las Canas, whose name translates literally from spanish to “the gray hairs,” but is used more figuratively as a name for a mature and wise person. And, according to a source inside Esteban Carreras, the term is also used as slang for “sugarcane”,…
NEW XIKAR FLIP DUAL CUTTER
The Xikar Flip Dual Cigar Cutter may be the moist unique innovation to date from the iconic accessory maker. There are plenty of dual cutters out there, but none that are as well designed and solidly built as this model. One side features a deep and incredibly sharp V cutting blade while the opposite side sports a set of Xikar’s…
Cigars & Steam
Climb aboard a steam-powered journey through the mountains of Western Maryland—complete with Cigars, Scotch, and Unforgettable Views. Join us for Maryland Senator Mike McKay’s Cigars & Steam Fundraiser — a one-of-a-kind evening of vintage luxury and smoky indulgence as we ride the rails in style on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, June 10th🕖 Time: 7:00 PM Departure (Arrive…
Your Go-To Cigar Pack for Summer 2025: Fratello Oro Toro Fresh Pack
Each summer, we handpick a special multi-cigar pack to crown as our go-to selection for the season. For the Summer of ’25, we’re proud to feature the NEW Fratello Oro Toro Fresh Pack. Originally launched in 2016, Fratello’s Oro blend—Spanish for “Gold”—takes its name from the cigar’s golden Connecticut Shade wrapper and the elegant gold-accented packaging. This 92-rated gem marked…
Limited Edition FUEGO Premium Cigars By Privada Cigar Club
Ignited by the rich volcanic soils of Nicaragua and sparked by the wild imagination of Australian pop mash artist Aaron Craig, Fuego is more than a cigar—it’s a fiery collision of craft, culture, and creativity. Expertly blended and rolled at AJ Fernandez’s Tabacalera Annex using 100% Nicaraguan-grown tobaccos cultivated by the master himself, Fuego is a testament to precision and…