Month: April 2021

Cigar News: Herrera Estelí Limited Edition Lanceros Return as Drew Diplomat Program Exclusive

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Drew Estate will release limited edition Lanceros for Herrera Estelí Habano and Herrera Estelí Connecticut Broadleaf for 2021. Exclusive for Drew Diplomat Program participants, the limited-edition Herrera Estelí Lanceros will debut during Drew Estate’s Freestyle Live: Special Edition, which airs on Thursday, May 6th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern on Drew Estate’s Facebook Read more about Cigar News: Herrera Estelí Limited Edition Lanceros Return as Drew Diplomat Program Exclusive[…]

Cigar News: JOYA DE NICARAGUA INTRODUCES ANTAÑO GRAN RESERVA GT20

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It was 2001 and in the dawn of the new Millennium, the cigar industry was still shaking-off the jabs and uppercuts of the last few years; blows that included natural catastrophes in Nicaragua and the implosion of the cigar bubble worldwide. It was then that Joya de Nicaragua once again demonstrated its strong character and Read more about Cigar News: JOYA DE NICARAGUA INTRODUCES ANTAÑO GRAN RESERVA GT20[…]

Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua to Release Annual Cinco Decadas Limited Edition Cigars

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Three years ago, Joya de Nicaragua celebrated its 50th anniversary and released one of the most iconic blends in its portfolio, Cinco Decadas. As a commemorative cigar, Cinco Decadas pays tribute to the incredible individuals who have shaped the company, and the Nicaraguan cigar industry, over the last 53 years. Each year since 2018, Joya Read more about Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua to Release Annual Cinco Decadas Limited Edition Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Operation: Cigars For Warriors and Hiram & Solomon Cigars announce exclusive “Live 2 Serve” charity cigar

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Operation: Cigars For Warriors is proud to announce the release of the “Live 2 Serve” Charity cigar in partnership with Hiram & Solomon Cigars. This Limited Release will be made available exclusively to CFW donation center retailers, and 100% of the cigar’s profits will benefit Operation: Cigars for Warriors. The release date is scheduled for Read more about Cigar News: Operation: Cigars For Warriors and Hiram & Solomon Cigars announce exclusive “Live 2 Serve” charity cigar[…]

Cigar News: Alex Spenser Reserve expands Mansa Cigar Line

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Introduced in late 2019, the Mansa by Alex Spenser Cigars (ASR) was a box pressed (6 x 54) Toro that featured a dark and rich Mexican San Andres Wrapper along with Honduran and Nicaraguan binder and fillers. The cigar was made to highlight and celebrates the people of Africa and the African diaspora as the Read more about Cigar News: Alex Spenser Reserve expands Mansa Cigar Line[…]

Breaking Cigar News: Mombacho Cigars Taps Jessi Flores as Creative Director

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In a video press release, Mombacho Cigars, S.A. announced today that Jessi Flores has joined the company as their new Creative Director. In his new role, Jessi will be adding a unique design element to the Mombacho branding and the Casa Favilli Family factory in Granada, Nicaragua. Jessi has deep roots in the cigar industry Read more about Breaking Cigar News: Mombacho Cigars Taps Jessi Flores as Creative Director[…]

Cigar News: #TPE21 – First Convention for the Las Vegas Convention Center

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After more than one year of a devastating shut down, Las Vegas will welcome TPE for a buyer-driven event that will employ hundreds of people, boost the local economy and bring loads of fun back to the world-class strip. TPE 21 is the first convention to return to the Las Vegas Convention Center since the Read more about Cigar News: #TPE21 – First Convention for the Las Vegas Convention Center[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Barn Smokers Return Beginning in August 2021

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Drew Estate will resume its Barn Smoker program in 2021 after a year’s hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The company will host three Barn Smokers beginning with the Connecticut Barn Smoker on Aug. 14-15 in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley. The Kentucky Barn Smoker will follow in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on Oct. 9. Finally, the Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Barn Smokers Return Beginning in August 2021[…]

Cigar News: Tarazona Cigars Announces Debut of La Tampeña

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Tarazona Cigars announced today, the the debut of La Tampeña. La Tampeña pays homage to the women that worked the cigar factories of Tampa during its golden years especially the women in our family that came over from Cuba to Tampa in the late 1800’s due to the cigar trade. Expressed in a single (6 Read more about Cigar News: Tarazona Cigars Announces Debut of La Tampeña[…]

Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) is pleased to announce distribution agreement with Media Rueda™ for Belgium and Luxembourg

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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) cigars will now be available in the Belgium and Luxembourg markets through Media Rueda™. Steve Saka, the founder and co-owner of DTT had this to say about the arrangement: “When I began Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust I had a single purpose in mind: to create handmade cigars of the absolute Read more about Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) is pleased to announce distribution agreement with Media Rueda™ for Belgium and Luxembourg[…]

Cigar News: Mombacho Cigars Taps Indiana Ortez for General Manager -Nicaraguan Operations

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Mombacho Cigars S.A. has hired Indiana Ortez as General Manager for the company’s Nicaraguan operations. The company continues its announcements of 15th year anniversary strategic changes as it prepares for an exciting new chapter in its history. Indiana brings years of deep tobacco knowledge and a fresh energy to Mombacho’s production team. Hailing from Nicaragua’s Read more about Cigar News: Mombacho Cigars Taps Indiana Ortez for General Manager -Nicaraguan Operations[…]

Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Announces the Sir Robert Peel Corona Gorda

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Let’s start with – this is Phenomenal… This new size is Juan Cancel’s favorite vitola! Protocol Cigars is proud to announce the first line extension in the Lawmen Series. The Sir Robert Peel, both natural and maduro, will be offered in a Corona Gorda 5-5/8 X 46 format. This time however, the company has gone Read more about Cigar News: Protocol Cigars Announces the Sir Robert Peel Corona Gorda[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 Episode 6 – Alan Rouleau – Custom Tailor and Cigar Enthusiast

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In this episode, Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press welcomes Alan Rouleau, owner of Alan Rouleau Couture in Boston, MA, to Taking It To The Nub. Alan is a successful restaurateur, accomplished tailor, and cigar enthusiast. In this show we discuss growing up in the Boston area, Custom Tailoring, Cigars and Spirits. As Boston’s leading luxury Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 2 Episode 6 – Alan Rouleau – Custom Tailor and Cigar Enthusiast[…]