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Cohiba Spectre, Royal Roots & Espinosa’s Rise
From royal cigar lounges to bold boutique releases, this week’s newsletter is packed with rich tradition and modern flair.
Cohiba announces its 2025 Spectre, Espinosa takes center stage as our Brand of the Week, and standout releases from AGANORSA Leaf, Casa Carrillo, Cavalier Genève, and Tatuaje are making headlines. Meanwhile, Peter James retires its luxury cases, and Padrón cigars fuel a massive charity push.
💸 Curated Cigar Deals (Bullet List):
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Toro – 56% OFF (Click Here To Buy)
Super-Premium 2nds – 50% OFF (Click Here To Buy)
Alec Bradley Family Blend VR1 – 57% OFF (Click Here To Buy)
Angry Elf Sun Grown Robusto – 64% OFF (Click Here To Buy)
Oliva Serie V Melanio – 50% OFF (Click Here To Buy)
Whether you're after deep flavor, premium deals, or historical insights (spoiler: cigar bars started with royalty), this one’s worth a slow read and a slow burn.
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News
This Week In The World Of Cigars
New Releases
Cohiba Announces 2025 Release of Spectre Limited Edition (Read More)
AGANORSA Leaf Aniversario 25 Edición Limitada (Read More)
Cavalier Genève Shipping Project Broadleaf Boartamer This Week (Read More)
Casa Carrillo Releases 2025 Pledge of Allegiance Cigar (Read More)
New Tatuaje 7th Corojo, Tuxtla Head to Stores (Read More)
Industry News
Brand Of The Week
Bold Flavor, Miami Attitude
Founded by Erik Espinosa in 2012, Espinosa Cigars brings big personality and bold flavor to the boutique cigar scene. Based in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, and manufactured at La Zona Factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, Espinosa cigars are known for their consistency, strength, and no-nonsense approach to craftsmanship.
A True Craftsman’s Brand
Espinosa isn’t just a name it’s a philosophy. Erik and his team obsess over quality, blending cigars that deliver full flavor without sacrificing complexity or balance. Whether you’re smoking a daily go-to or a special release, there’s an Espinosa cigar for every palate and every moment.
Blends Worth Trying
🔥 601 Blue Label Maduro (Buy Here) – A full-bodied classic with rich notes of cocoa, espresso, and black pepper.
🔥 Laranja Reserva (Buy Here) – Unique Brazilian wrapper delivers citrus zest, floral notes, and creamy spice.
🔥 Knuckle Sandwich (Buy Here) – A powerhouse collaboration with celebrity chef Guy Fieri, full of bold flavor and flair.
For those who want a cigar that hits hard and smokes smooth—Espinosa delivers with style.
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Weekly Interesting Cigar Facts
The “Cigar Bar” Has Royal Roots
The idea of the modern cigar lounge may feel like a recent luxury, but its origins go back to European royalty in the 1800s.
In aristocratic homes, it was common to have a dedicated “smoking room” or “cigar salon” lavish spaces where guests (typically men at the time) would retreat after dinner to enjoy cigars, brandy, and conversation. These rooms were designed with leather chairs, dark wood, and excellent ventilation, laying the foundation for the look and feel of cigar lounges today.
Even Queen Victoria’s court had a designated smoking space for visiting dignitaries though she famously disliked the smell of smoke herself!
So, next time you step into your favorite cigar bar, you’re not just indulging you’re taking part in a tradition once reserved for nobility.
🔥 What’s your go-to lounge or setup for the perfect smoke? Hit reply and tell us!
Weekly Cigar Deals
Steals Of The Week
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Toro (Click Here To Buy 56% OFF)
The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Toro is a 6" x 54 medium-bodied cigar known for its smooth and flavorful profile. It features a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and Dominican-Nicaraguan fillers, offering creamy notes of cedar, nuts, and a touch of spice. A refined, easygoing smoke perfect for any time of day.
Super-Premium 2nds (Click Here To Buy 50% OFF)
The Super‑Premium 2nds are full-bodied, Honduran-made cigars using premium Dominican, Honduran, and Nicaraguan long‑fillers wrapped in rich Maduro. Despite being “seconds,” they deliver the bold flavors and quality of brands like Punch and Hoyo at a fraction of the cost.
Alec Bradley Family Blend VR1 (Click Here To Buy 57% OFF)
The Alec Bradley Family Blend VR1 is a medium-bodied cigar crafted to honor the founders’ fathers, featuring an oily Honduran Trojes wrapper over Indonesian binder and Nicaraguan–Honduran long-fillers. It delivers layered flavors of toast, wood, leather, and a light spice, with a creamy smooth finish—earning a 94-point rating and ranking #16 in Cigar Aficionado’s 2009 Top 25 cigars.
Angry Elf Sun Grown Robusto (Click Here To Buy 64% OFF)
The Angry Elf Sun Grown Robusto is a budget‑friendly, Dominican-made long-filler cigar featuring an oily sun-grown wrapper. It delivers earthy spice, leather, pepper, and a hint of molasses in a smooth, consistent medium-bodied smoke. A reliable everyday pick with standout quality for under $3 a stick.
Oliva Serie V Melanio (Click Here To Buy 50% OFF)
The Oliva Serie V Melanio is a top-rated, full-bodied cigar featuring a rich Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over aged Nicaraguan tobaccos. Known for its smooth yet bold profile, it delivers notes of chocolate, coffee, spice, and wood. A refined, award-winning smoke for connoisseurs seeking deep flavor and balance.
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