Many in the cigar industry know of Jessi Flores, the cigar artist who worked for Drew Esates Sub-culture studios for many years. Less of us know of his life’s struggles as he keeps them private. This weekend I learned that Jessi’s 20 year old daughter, Stephanie Nicole, is in great need of medical assistance. Stephanie Read more about #JessiNeedsOurHelp[…]
Well this was my first Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) trade show and what a show it was. The team from Tobacco Media Group (TMG) and anchor sponsors Villiger Cigars, Drew Estate, and Philips and King put on a magnificent show. It all started on Wednesday morning, January 28th, with a Keynote speech by the calm, Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: TPE2020 Recap[…]
Back at the 2019 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, ACE Prime, a new cigar distribution company showcased a number of blends and lines. One of those was the Luciano “The Traveler”, a cigar named after ACE Prime founder Luciano Meirelles. The Luciano “The Traveler” is a limited edition cigar that was blended by Master Read more about Cigar Review: ACE Prime Luciano “The Traveler” – Rated 92[…]
Earlier this month I introduced you to a new line of cigars I received to review – Black Star Line Cigars. The Chicago based company was founded by 2 childhood friends – Adetola “Aric” Wimberly-Bey and Derrick Bell. Over the years they realized their passion for premium cigars and with a little help from folks Read more about Cigar Review: Black Star Line El Milagro Mexican San Andres – Rated 92[…]
Drew Estate announced today the launch of the Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rat for upcoming Drew Diplomat events to coincide with the Chinese New Year. The Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rat will be showcased at the upcoming TPE trade show held in Las Vegas, NV on January 29th-31st. The Liga Privada Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Launches Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rat to Celebrate Chinese New Year[…]
Vicarias Cigars has announced today that they will be instituting a process increase on most of their product line at the 2020 TPE Show, effective 1 Feb 2020. It is the first increase since the company launched in 2014. The cost of distribution, regulations and compliance have, unfortunately, caused a necessary price adjustment. Prices on Read more about Cigar News: Vicarias Cigars Announces Price Increase[…]
Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigars Group (VRCG) is pleased to announce the Dominican Blue Box Pressed Churchill. This line extension to the VRCG Dominican Blue will be showcased and available to sample at TPE 2020 taking place this January 29-31 at the Las Vegas Conventions Center. Using Dominican Piloto and Seco HVA fillers bound with a Sumatra binder, the VRCG Dominican Blue Read more about Cigar News: Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigars Group to Unveil Dominican Blue Extension at TPE 2020[…]
Casa Cuevas Cigars, makers of handmade premium cigars has annoounced they are adding the “La Mandarria” (translates to the sledgehammer brand) to their core line up of cigars. La Mandarria was initially a limited Edition 500 count box run. The brand was born out of the unfortunate burglary which occurred in February 2019 at the Read more about Cigar News: Casa Quevas Cigars adds “La Madarria” to Core Line[…]
Drew Estate announced today the national launch of the Undercrown Corona Pequena in both Maduro and Shade wrappers. These cigars will be showcased at the upcoming TPE trade show held in Las Vegas, NV on January 29th-31st. The Undercrown Corona Pequena is a 4” x 44 petite corona, perfect to light up on the go Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Launches Undercrown Corona Pequena Line Extension[…]
Iconic Leaf Cigar Company, makers of Recluse brands, Iconic Leaf Cigar Factory Production Run (FPR) cigars, and retailer branded cigars is currently hiring experienced independent manufacturers Representatives with established territories. Iconic Leaf Cigar Company was founded in 2011 which is the same year the Tabacalera Leyendas Cubanas Factory was established for the exclusive production of all Read more about Job Posting: Iconic Leaf Cigar Sales Representatives[…]
Miami, FL based Enki Cigars is currently searching for experienced sales representatives for the south east region of the United States. ENKI Cigars is a manufacturer of premium cigars with many years of experience. Using the old methods of making and blending the best cigars in the world. Conceived by Karel Martinez, the ENKI Cigars Read more about Job Posting – Enki Cigars Sales Representatives[…]
Unveiling new insights in the Archetype story, Ventura Cigar Company has announced it will be expanded their successful Archetype Cigar brand portfolio with the introduction of the Master and Pupil. These two new cigars examine strength and transitions through rich tobacco blends crafted by Juan Martinez and Doctor Cuenca from Joya de Nicaragua. Ventura Cigar Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Expands Archeype Portfolio for TPE 2020[…]
Island Lifestyle Importers has announced the termination of their exclusive marketing and distribution agreement with Kretek International for ‘Island Lifestyle Importers’ Tommy Bahama Luxury Cigar Accessories. The company noted: “Effective immediately all marketing and distribution functions will be facilitated by Island Lifestyle Importers out of their Florida headquarters. All sales and marketing inquiries should be Read more about Cigar News: Island Lifestyle Importers breaks with Kretek International[…]
Kretek International, Inc. announces today that it will not exhibit at the 2020 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show and convention this July. Kretek International, Inc., parent company to Phillips & King, Ventura Cigar Company, and Tobacco Media Group (TMG) is America’s number one importer, marketer, and distributor of specialty tobacco products sold by convenience, Read more about Cigar News: Kretek International Will Not Attend the 2020 PCA Trade Show[…]