Founders Cigar Company (Founders) proudly welcomes Danica Baird to the Founders Family, joining the team as of November 1, 2023. Danica is serving as an independent broker for the Heartland region, covering Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Hailing from Kansas City, Kansas, Danica brings a wealth of experience, having retired as a Sergeant Read more about Cigar News: Founders Cigar Company Welcomes Danica Baird[…]
Gurkha Cigar Group International has announced a special release of the Year of the Dragon, 2024. During the 2023 PCA Convention, Gurkha Cigar Group announced the release of the Year of the Dragon, paying respect to the Chinese Zodiac Year: 2024. Announcing a limited release of 1500 numbered, red piano finish boxes with ornate gold Read more about Cigar News: Gurkha Cigar Group Announces a Special Release of The Year of the Dragon[…]
Buckle up CAO fans. CAO will release its largest full-time Flathead cigar to date with an 8” x 60 monster smoke named after the hefty component of a car’s exhaust system. Called “Resonator,” the cigar is handmade in Nicaragua at STG Esteli, with the same, top-rated blend that comprises the rest of the Flathead franchise. Read more about Cigar News: CAO Cigars Releasing Largest Flathead Cigar to Date – The Resonator[…]
For cigar retailers, the industry’s upcoming Total Product Expo 2024 (TPE ’24), will provide an exceptional opportunity to be the first to experience Altadis U.S.A.’s latest cigar innovations. To be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 31 to February 2, this premier trade show is a hub for retailers and distributors in the tobacco Read more about Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces 4 new releases to be Showcased at TPE ’24.[…]
At this year’s Puro Sabor Festival’s White Dinner that was held at the J.C. Newman PENSA factory in Esteli, Nicaragua, the Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco / Camara Nicaraguense de Tabacaleros honored Eric Newman with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Newman said that he was very surprised and humbled by this honor, and was very grateful to Read more about Cigar News: Eric Newman Receives Lifetime Achievement Award[…]
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the release of the second Guy Fieri Birthday Cigar, the Knuckle Sandwich “56” cigar. This limited cigar was made to commemorate Guy Fieri’s 56th birthday. Said Erik Espinosa, “Last year, we wanted to do something special for Guy’s birthday, so we produced this blend and made only 555 boxes as Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Starts Shipping the Knuckle Sandwich “56”[…]
Scheduled for release on January 31st, this exceptional cigar celebrates the enduring partnership between Drew Estate and Smoke Inn, as well as the legacy of Abe “Ming” Dababneh, the renowned owner of Smoke Inn Cigars. The Undercrown 10 Ming is expressed in a single (5 1/4 x 54) Robusto vitola and has a blend described Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Unveils the Exclusive Undercrown 10 Ming for Smoke Inn[…]
These Event Packs, sometimes called Mystery Packs, offer a unique pre-launch experience for consumers who wish to be deeply engaged in each of Drew Estate’s new product releases. The exclusive packs, introduced during the “Freestyle Live: Special Edition” broadcast held on Thursday, January 18th, have an MSRP of 40 bucks, but are actually worth Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Opens 2024 with Freestyle Live Event Pack, New Mystery Cigar Teaser[…]
In this episode of Taking It To The Nub, Boston Jimmie welcomes “BIG” Tony Gomez to the show. Tony may be best known as a successful cigar representative for Espinosa Premium Cigars, but he recently departed Espinosa and is now the National Sales Director for Jake Wyatt cigars. Tune in to this episode to learn Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 5 – “BIG” Tony Gomez (Jake Wyatt Cigars)[…]
Fratello Cigars is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its latest offering, the Premium Fresh Pack. Scheduled to make its debut at the Total Product Expo (TPE), the Fresh Pack introduces a curated selection of premium cigars. The cigars included in the latest Fresh Pack are presented in a 6 x 50 format and Read more about Cigar News: Fratello Cigars to Launch New Premium (6 x 50) Fresh Pack[…]
Crowned Heads has announced its latest regular production brand release, “Mil Días Maduro,” in partnership with the TacaNicsa factory (Estelí, Nicaragua). The company noted that TacaNicsa are the makers of the original Mil Días brand. Mil Días Maduro is a three-vitola collection with a blend described as: Crowned Heads co founder, Jon Huber noted: “Mil Días Maduro is an Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Moves to the Dark Side of Mil Días[…]
The Boutique Cigar Association (BCA) recently convened for a private Board Meeting on January 10, 2024, marking a significant moment in the association’s history. During this meeting, key decisions were made to shape the future of the BCA, including the election of new board members and adjustments to leadership roles. One of the primary goals Read more about Cigar News: Boutique Cigar Association Announces Strategic Board Changes and Exciting Plans for 2024[…]
After years of hard work and dedication, BLACKBIRD Cigar Company continues to strive to make sure their customers have the best experience with each and every cigar they produce. With this mindset, the company realized they needed a bigger space, better bands, better boxes and of course… better cigars. As a company they took a Read more about Cigar News: Blackbird Cigars Will Introduce the SUPERB Cigar at TPE 2024[…]
DISSIDENT Cigars is dropping a bomb on the Midwest, USA with a Midwest exclusive Limited-Edition cigar being added to the Dissident family of cigars. The HERETIC, a (6.5 x 46) Corona Larga Box Press is a medium/full body cigar with notes of cream, nuts, earth, light pepper and chocolate. The Midwest exclusive HERETIC will be Read more about Cigar News: Dissident Cigars Announces the Limited Edition Heretic[…]