A post shared by MY FATHER CIGARS-Garcia Family (@myfathercigars) on Jun 21, 2018 at 9:54am PDT The Garcia family, owners of My Father Cigar, have announced a new blend that will be presented at this years International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association trade show, this coming July. The cigar will be known as La Gran Read more about My Father Cigars Discloses the La Gran Oferta[…]
In the ongoing trade war between the US and countries around the world, the 28 state European Union announced retaliatory import tariffs on a number of US products. One of those products is cigars coming from US based companies. The EU has declared it will impose a 25% import tariff on cigars in retaliation for the Read more about EU Hits US Cigar Companies With Tariff[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2018 Sin Compromiso, without compromise, is our company mantra and the guiding ethos for everything we do here at Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Creating a cigar brand to manifest this expression into a tangible reality was an incredibly challenging task as this cigar simply had to be beyond exceptional. From Read more about Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Announces the Sin Compromiso[…]
For Immediate Release June 21, 2018 New York, NY–Hiram and Solomon Cigars, one of the fastest growing boutique cigars in the country, is excited to announce the hiring of Wayne D. Clarke as General Manager and Sales Director. He will begin work immediately and will be helping grow underdeveloped territories nationwide as well as work Read more about Hiram and Solomon Cigars taps Wayne D. Clarke for General Manager and Sales Director[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2018 Gran Habano Cigars has announced they will be expanding their cigar portfolio to include the new Gran Reserva #5 2012 which will be presented at this years IPCPR in Las Vegas in July. This cigar will be similar to the Gran Reserva #5 2011. The date 2012 refers to the year that Read more about Gran Habano Expands Portfolio to Include Gran Reserva #5 2012[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRATELLO CIGARS HIRES DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Springfield, VA (June 14, 2018) – Omar de Frias is proud to announce the hiring of Shannon Strang as the new Director of Operations for Fratello Cigars. The Pittsburgh native comes to Fratello with a wealth of experience in accounting, business development, logistics and customer Read more about Fratello Cigars Announces New Director of Operations[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2018 Gran Habano Cigars will be showcasing their new Blue in Green cigar at this years IPCPR. The name of this cigar is a nod to George Rico’s favorite Miles Davis song of the same name. The song is the third tune on Miles Davis’ 1959 album, Kind of Blue. Blue in Read more about Gran Habano Announces Blue in Green Cigar[…]
Welcome to the 5th installment of the Stogie Press “Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions”, where Boston Jimmie scours the world-wide web of cigars and summarizes relevant news and questions of the past week. On the following Monday, my friend Kap Kaplowitz then shreds my writing and puts his unique commentary on select Read more about Last Weeks Cigar Social Media News and Questions – June 15, 2018[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June, 13 2018 Due to the great demand and success of the original Veiled Prophet introduction, Hiram & Solomon Cigars, are proud to announce the NEW limited production of the Veiled Prophet in the 6 x 54 Toro size! The new Veiled Prophet Toro is constructed with the same top quality and Read more about Hiram and Solomon Cigars Announces Veiled Prophet Toro[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2018 Ventura Cigars Company (VCC) has announced the dates and locations for their upcoming Fathers, Friends, and Fire events. According to the release:: “Held throughout the month of June, the Fathers, Friends, and Fire events are festive affairs, offering attendees the opportunity to meet, take a photo, and smoke with Read more about Ventura Cigars Sets Dates and Locations for Fathers, Friends, and Fire events[…]
As reported on the Villiger Cigars North America Facebook Page, the company has added South East Regional Sales Manager. The company has tapped the semi-pro baseball player, Roger Peña to fill the new position. The post notes that Peña was born in the Dominican Republic and “embodies Dominican culture, as his passion burns for baseball, and of course, Read more about Villiger Cigars Continues to Expand in 2018[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Miami, Florida) May 17, 2018—Villiger Cigars continues global growth, with the opening of its new factory in Brazil, Villiger Do Brasil (which translates from Portuguese to “Villiger of Brazil”). Heinrich Villiger was present at the opening of the new factory, marking the next evolution of a long relationship between Villiger Cigars and Read more about VILLIGER CIGARS OPENS NEW FACTORY IN BRAZIL “VILLIGER DO BRASIL”[…]
Today the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations adopted an amendment to the FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations bill that was proposed by Congressmen Cole and Bishop. The amendment adds bill language to modernize the February 2007 predicate date for certain tobacco products. The amendment was adopted on a vote of 29-20. If it remains in the Read more about Premium Cigar Amendment added to the FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations bill[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2018 Kaplowitz, Owner of Kaplowitz Media and James (Boston Jimmie) Vita, Editor and Publisher of Stogie Press have reached a collaborative agreement to share a special news segment on the weekly Kaplowitz Radio podcast. The new segment will feature the latest addition to Stogie Press where the online publication will Read more about Kaplowitz Radio to Offer – Cigar News Powered by Stogie Press[…]