M by Macanudo will expand its range of infused cigars beyond Coffee, Espresso and Bourbon with three new expressions that ship to all channels in mid-August. Launching in the height of summer, the new flavors include French Vanilla, Dark Rum and Mint Cocoa. Steve Abbot, director of marketing for STG, parent company of Macanudo noted: Read more about Cigar News: Macanudo Adds More Flavors to the “M”[…]
The Los Angeles City Council has passed an ordinance to prohibit the retail sale of flavored tobacco products which became effective on July 16, 2022, with an enforcement grace period until January 1, 2023. The ordinance notes that on January 1, 2023, the following laws will be enforced: LAMC 46.90.1(a): The retail sale of all Read more about Cigar News: Flavored Tobacco Products Are Now Prohibited in the City of Los Angeles[…]
Diesel is releasing “Disciple” as a new, full-time offering available in all channels. The blend was previously released to the top US brick and mortar retailers as a TAA exclusive. Justin Andrews said: “When we launched Disciple in 2021 as a TAA exclusive, the smokes sold out very quickly. So we decided to make it Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Introduces the “Disciple” as Full Time Offering[…]
A new size for Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented cigars is debuting soon. The all-new Corona Viva (5 3⁄4 x 46) vitola will launch in the middle of July as an exclusive cigar available only at Pappy & Company’s website, pappyco.com. A collaboration between the Van Winkle family, owners of Pappy & Company, and Drew Estate, Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces All-New Pappy Van Winkle Barrel Fermented Corona Viva Exclusively for Pappy & Company[…]
The entire Sancho Panza line has been modernized and the brand’s three updated collections have begun shipping this week. Matt Wilson, senior brand manager of Sancho Panza said: “Sancho Panza has always been a dependable, tried and true smoke, where the first puff is the same as the last. Cigar culture has evolved and so Read more about Cigar News: Watch Out For The Revamped Sancho Panza[…]
Fresh off a successful PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV – E.P. Carrillo has announced that the INCH Nicaragua is now shipping and will show up in humidors across the country. The INCH Nicaragua is the Quintessential Big Ring Gauge Cigar. Made at Plasencia Cigars S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo designed the INCH Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Is Now Shipping INCH Nicaragua[…]
Drew Estate is adding a new vitola to its Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo portfolio. Announced during its latest Freestyle Live broadcast, Drew Estate introduced the Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Robusto (140mm x 54). The cigar will debut at the Pennsylvania Barn Smoker DE25 Exclusive Pre-Party on July 15 and will be available as Read more about Cigar News: Drew Estate Introduces Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Robusto[…]
Los Statos Deluxe has gotten an extreme makeover at the hands of Matt Booth, Justin Andrews and STG’s Honduran blending team. The new line is being crafted at STG’s HATSA factory in Danlí, Honduras, and opens a new chapter for the well-respected brand. Matt Wilson, senior brand manager for Los Statos Deluxe said: “When we Read more about Cigar News: Matt Booth, Justin Andrews, and STG give Los Statos Deluxe an Extreme Makeover[…]
General Cigar Company, the premium cigar subsidiary of Scandinavian Tobacco Group, announces today that the company has filed a declaratory judgment trademark lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Fuente Cigar Ltd. and Fuente Marketing Ltd. In a demand letter dated July 5, 2022, and subsequent email, Fuente Read more about Cigar News: General Cigar Files Declaratory Judgement Lawsuit Against Fuente in Trademark Dispute[…]
In this episode of Taking It To the Nub, Quinton Brown and Boston Jimmie from Stogie Press sit down again with the founder of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust – Steve Saka. We talk about what Steve was doing differently at this years Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show and discuss the latest in his special Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Steve Saka[…]
In this Episode of Taking it to the Nub – Boston Jimmie and Quinton Brown are joined with Enrique Seijas the co-owner of Matilde Cigars. Enrique share with us the story of the brand its iconic logo and the latest blends that the company is working or have released. Feel free to heck out the Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 3 – Enrique Seijas – Matilde Cigars[…]
After an initial teaser last week, Alec Bradley Cigar Co. unveiled their secretive Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show attendee exclusive release: New-Mix Classics. To great fanfare, tobacconists and media attendees were the first to lay their eyes on the project, which features four toro sized, remastered blends, one each per pack of: Sanctum Maxx Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Unveils New-Mix Classics at PCA Trade Show Day 1[…]
E.P. Carrillo Cigars announced the addition of Allegiance to their portfolio of premium Nicaraguan cigars set to officially launch in October 2022. Allegiance is a highly sought-after blend and will be the first one from the Perez-Carrillo line developed outside the company’s Santiago, DR factory. The 40,000 square-foot factory in Santiago’s Zona Franca is where all E.P. Carrillo Cigars Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Cigars Launches Allegiance This Fall as The First Perez-Carrillo Line Made Outside of Tabacalera La Alianza[…]
Artista Cigars, formerly El Artista Cigars, announces the completion of a full rebrand, a new brand strategy, and the launch new cigar lines including a new Master Brand: ARTISTA. ARTISTA REBRAND According to Ram Rodriguez, President of Artista Cigars: “The shift from El Artista Cigars to Artista is a natural progression for the company. We Read more about Cigar News: Artista Cigars Announces Rebrand and New Products[…]