Cigar News: Drew Estate Launches Liga Privada Unico Year of the Rat to Celebrate Chinese New Year

Posted on January 24, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar News: Vicarias Cigars Announces Price Increase

Posted on January 24, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar News: Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigars Group to Unveil Dominican Blue Extension at TPE 2020

Posted on January 24, 2020January 26, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar News: Casa Quevas Cigars adds “La Madarria” to Core Line

Posted on January 24, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar News: Drew Estate Launches Undercrown Corona Pequena Line Extension

Posted on January 23, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Expands Archeype Portfolio for TPE 2020

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar News: Island Lifestyle Importers breaks with Kretek International

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar News: Kretek International Will Not Attend the 2020 PCA Trade Show

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by bostonjimmie

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[…]

Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Announces the не за секого

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Jas Sum Kral cigars announced today that they will be celebrating 5 years in the cigar business with the introduction of a special anniversary cigar, the не за секого. Jas Sum Kral Inc. hit the cigar scene in November of 2015 and in the words of the company founder, Riste Ristevski, ‘what a journey it has been’. Read more about Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Announces the не за секого[…]

Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Launching “Villiger Do Brazil” at TPE 2020

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Moving into 2020 Villiger Cigars will be showcasing a new cigar brand, the “Villiger Do Brasil” (Villiger of Brazil) at the upcoming Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE 2020), January 29-31 at the Las Vegas Conventions Center. Created to celebrate Villiger’s century long history with Brazilian tobacco, the Villiger do Brasil is a Brazilian puro which features Read more about Cigar News: Villiger Cigars Launching “Villiger Do Brazil” at TPE 2020[…]

Cigar News: Hiram & Solomon Cigars Announces Exclusive TX, LA, and OK Rep

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Hiram & Solomon Cigars announced today that Jennifer Nichole will be the company’s exclusive representative for Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma regions. Jennifer has been a brand ambassador for a number of brands over the past few years and has spent extensive time on the road traveling to lounges and cigar events across the United States Read more about Cigar News: Hiram & Solomon Cigars Announces Exclusive TX, LA, and OK Rep[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Hires First Direct Sales Executive

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

After more than a half a decade in the premium cigar business, Crux Cigars announced today they have hired their first direct Sales Executive, Sam Ventura. Mr. Ventura will cover the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas territory of the US. The company stated that Sam’s roll will include servicing existing retail partners and hosting events, Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Hires First Direct Sales Executive[…]

Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Declares Support for the PCA

Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In an open letter to the cigar industry, Litto Gomez, owner of La Flor Dominicana has declared his support for the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show. In the introductory statement, he notes: “For 25 years since the founding of our company my wife and I have attended the trade show, and though the name Read more about Cigar News: La Flor Dominicana Declares Support for the PCA[…]

Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Declares no Price Increase for 2020

Posted on January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In a press release today, Southern Draw Cigars has declared they will not have any price increases on their cigars for 2020. Sharon Holt a.k.a. The Rose of Sharon shared the company’s thought process: “We wish to avoid spending too much time on price increase (and justification) discussions with our staff and current valued retailer Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Declares no Price Increase for 2020[…]