Corojo Cigars: Spice, Structure, and Something to Pay Attention To

Corojo cigars lineup featuring Leaf by Oscar, Black Label Trading Co, and other premium cigars

There’s a moment early in a Corojo cigar where you know exactly what you’re smoking. It doesn’t ease in quietly. It shows up with intention. A little spice, a little edge, something that you have to pay attention to. Not every cigar does that. Corojo does. What Is Corojo? Corojo was originally grown in Cuba and became known for its … Read More

Black Label Trading Co. and Black Works Studio Debut New Toro Cigars at PCA 2026

Black Label Trading Co. (BLTC) and Black Works Studio (BLKWKS) are thrilled to announce the debut of new toro vitolas for several of its core line products at this year’s PCA trade show in New Orleans. Attendees are invited to visit Booth #1928 to see the display.  Porcelain will be available in 6×50 Toro size.  Rorschach and Rorschach Sumatra will now … Read More

Black Label Trading Co Debuts Macabre at PCA 2026 in New Orleans

Black Label Trading Co Macabre cigar debut at PCA 2026 New Orleans

Black Label Trading Co. (BLTC) will be debuting Macabre at this year’s PCA Trade Show in New Orleans.  Macabre is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. BLTC Macabre is a new Limited Release and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis to BLTC/BLK WKS retailers attending PCA 2026. Shipping will commence directly after the show. “Macabre is quintessential … Read More

Candela Cigars: The Green Leaf in the Humidor

What Is Candela Tobacco? Candela refers to a cigar wrapper that retains its green color during curing. Most cigar tobacco turns brown as the leaf dries and the chlorophyll breaks down. Candela is different because the curing process preserves that chlorophyll, allowing the leaf to stay green. The result is a wrapper that immediately stands out in the humidor. Another … Read More

From Seed to Leaf: Visiting the Aladino Tobacco Farms

Wide view of tobacco fields at the Aladino farm in Honduras with mountains in the background

Standing in the fields, the first thing you notice is the quiet. Not the absence of sound, but a different kind of rhythm. The wind moves slowly through rows of tobacco leaves. Workers move deliberately between the plants, each one tending their section of the field with a quiet focus. There is no rushing here. No frantic pace. Just steady … Read More

Super Deluxe | Black Label Trading Co.

The highly anticipated Super Deluxe by Black Label Trading Co. is making its long-awaited return! Originally released in 2020, this bold, rich, and complex cigar features Nicaraguan fillers and a San Andrés Maduro wrapper, delivering deep flavors of dark fruit, star anise, and subtle spice. Handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra, this limited release will begin shipping to select retailers next week. Don’t miss out on one of BLTC’s most requested cigars!