The third iteration of Tatuaje's Monster Series has now arrived. This third release is titled "The Face Redux 3," featuring a substantial 6 3/8 x 56 toro gordo size with a Mexican San Andrés wrapper enveloping Nicaraguan binders and fillers. Tatuaje is manufacturing a total of 5,000 boxes, each containing 13 cigars, resulting in a grand total of 65,000 cigars for this redux launch. Among these 5,000 boxes, 700 are uniquely numbered, while the remaining 4,300 are not. Tatuaje's "The Face" gained recognition for incorporating a jaggedly cut piece of Ecuadorian Connecticut tobacco as the band, paying homage to the movie monster Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre series, known for his skin-mask. The Monster Series is consistently one of the most eagerly awaited releases each year, so act swiftly if you wish to add this one to your collection.

The third installment of the AVO Seasons collection has hit the humidor. During the fall season, the sensation of lower temperatures provides a welcome contrast to the preceding summer's warmth. The hues of the fields shift as daylight hours decrease. It's a period for contemplating the memories of the past year and observing cherished customs. The melding of the San Andres Maduro wrapper with Dominican filler tobaccos, aged for as long as 14 years, reveals intricate hints of dried fruits, assorted nuts, and delightful spices. These flavors are enhanced by a rich, velvety creaminess. 

   The premium cigar industry is celebrating a major victory today, as the United States District Court for the District of Columbia has fully vacated the FDA Deeming Rule as applied to premium cigars. This landmark decision is a culmination of years of effort by industry advocates, and it marks a turning point in the regulatory landscape surrounding premium cigars.

The FDA Deeming Rule was originally enacted in 2016, and it gave the FDA broad authority to regulate all tobacco products, including premium cigars. The rule required premium cigar manufacturers to submit premarket tobacco applications (PMTAs) for their products, and it also imposed a number of other restrictions on the industry.

The premium cigar industry challenged the FDA Deeming Rule in court, arguing that it was arbitrary and capricious. The industry also argued that the rule violated the First Amendment by restricting the free speech rights of cigar manufacturers.

In a 120-page ruling,

As the continuation of our partnership with the artisans at Weller Bourbon, we are thrilled to introduce Weller by Cohiba 2023, a truly exceptional cigar that pushes the boundaries of rarity and delivers an unparalleled smoking experience.

Handcrafted with precision and care in the Dominican Republic, Weller by Cohiba 2023 is a testament to the artistry of both cigar-making and bourbon aging. One of the key elements that sets this cigar apart is its Broadleaf binder, which has been aged in the same barrels that previously held Weller 12 Year bourbon. This innovative technique imparts a remarkable flavor profile to the cigar, creating a perfect harmony between the world of cigars and bourbon.

The marriage of the Broadleaf binder with the carefully selected tobacco leaves results in a smoking experience that appeals to both cigar enthusiasts and bourbon connoisseurs alike. The rich and complex flavors of the aged tobacco blend seamlessly with the delicate nuances of the bourbon,

At the turn of the century, El Septimo embarked on a lifelong mission: to break free from the constraints of traditional practices that hindered the quality of the world's most prominent brands. Instead, they aspired to offer consumers something novel: the finest cigars globally, crafted by cigar connoisseurs and master blenders.

Driven by dissatisfaction with lackluster flavors, premature stocks, subpar manufacturing, insufficient attention to detail and quality control, as well as the declining standards of Cuban crops, the El Septimo team chose to start anew.

Their first undertaking was to procure the finest raw materials, specifically the perfect tobacco leaf. Given the escalating global demand for cigars, conventional brands had already depleted the soil and wreaked havoc on the available stocks. Thus, the search for new fertile land became urgent.

After years of thorough research and exploration of arable lands worldwide, the El Septimo team concluded that