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 […]
April LCA Cigar Of The Month:CigarFace: Angel by Montenegro (5.5 x 55) The Privada Club proudly presents Angel, the latest release in the CigarFace series—honoring the fallen friend of Tony Montana in Scarface with a bold and complex blend. Made by Montenegro Cigars in Nicaragua, this cigar showcases expert craftsmanship and a deep respect for […]
As the name implies, the VLR (Villiger Limited Release) series is a collection of various limited edition cigars. The cigars within the series don’t share much in common with one another, a trend that continues with the two newest entries. The VLR No. 049 is a 6 x 52 toro that uses an Ecuadorian Habano […]
First there was the milder 92-rated Cuellar Kreme Connecticut. Then, Villiger added the fuller bodied 94-rated Cuellar Black Forest (Maduro). Now, Villiger has added something in the middle, the Cuellar Caribe Habano. I’m usually happy to sample any new cigar with a Habano wrapper, so when I got a chance to smoke Villiger’s newest, I […]
Tobacco Tactical’s mission is uniting the tactical and cigar communities, with tobacconists playing a vital role. Through their collaboration with Villiger Cigars, they’re presenting a cigar that blends tradition and innovation. The Villiger 1888 Nicaragua 6×52 Box-Pressed Toro is a testament to Tobacco Tactical’s shared commitment to quality, crafted with precision at the Villiger de […]
In November, 2019, we started a project that centers on taking personally selected Maduro wrapped cigars and aging them on-site in charred Bourbon casks. Then, the COVID pandemic came and all of our worlds descended into chaos and our project got put on hold. Three and a half years later, we finally got back on […]
Jeremy Siers Hold Fast The Hold Fast, a powerhouse collaboration between Jeremy Siers, Privada Cigar Club, and renowned blender AJ Fernandez, stands as a bold statement in the world of premium cigars. It represents a fusion of dedication, skill, and deep respect for tradition. The essence of Hold Fast lies in its very name – […]
Concealed Carry is a curated collection of six themed cigars, each with its own exclusive blend and story. Each blend is meant to portray a period in history that some would like to forget and others remember. “Those who ignore history are bound to repeat it” 18TH AMENDMENT Step into the clandestine world of Prohibition […]
Presented by The Ancient & Honorable Tuesday Club Of Annapolis Join Tuesday Club on select Thursday’s, April 25th, starting at 7 PM, for their monthly sampling of unique flavors with an expertly curated wine, food and cigar pairing at Chesapeake Pipe & Cigar. Hosted by the club’s Wine & Spirits Expert, Peter Finklestein, the group […]
Celebrating NASA’s historic return to the moon, we welcome Fratello’s THE LUNAR line of limited edition cigars. Fratello founder, Omar de Frias, is a former NASA project manager. When Intuitive Machines, a leading participant in the NOVA-C Lunar Lander project, approached de Frias about creating a special cigar that commemorates the NOVA-C launch, Fratello was […]
