Back in 2023, it was announced that Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) officially acquired the business of the Alec Bradley Cigar Company including the brand portfolio, blend book and other intellectual property, along with product inventory in the US, Canada and Europe. Now a year plus into the venture, Alec Bradley has announced the launch of Safe Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Opens Vault of Safe Keepings[…]
Diesel and Rabbit Hole are marking their fourth collaboration with the release of Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara, a cigar that highlights the mastery of blending. Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara was developed by Justin Andrews, blended by AJ Fernandez and handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua. The cigar features a Read more about Cigar News: Diesel Cigars Announces Diesel Whiskey Row Founder’s Collection Mizunara[…]
E.P. Carrillo introduces the newest addition to its cigar lineup, the E.P. Carrillo Maduro, showcasing a sophisticated yet inviting cigar that promises a delightful medium-bodied and rich-flavored journey for enthusiasts. With a blend designed to strike a harmonious balance between complexity and accessibility, this cigar is sure to captivate aficionados seeking a nuanced smoking experience. Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Announces New Cigar Blend – E.P. Carrillo Maduro[…]
Punch Cigars asks: “Remember renting VHS tapes from a local video store and recording home videos on a bulky handheld camera? Neither do we. But your Dad, Father-in-Law, and Grandad remember those days as the best of times. So Punch has channeled the home entertainment days of yore for Father’s Day 2024 and has you Read more about Cigar News: Punch Cigars Starts Shipping Punch Home Movies[…]
The Bolivar portfolio has been expanded to include a three-cigar collection called Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro. This new, medium-plus blend ships to retailers today, May 1. Joe Krzyston, assistant brand manager for Bolivar said, “Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro brings a new dimension to Bolivar by introducing a US-grown Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper to the portfolio. The blend is Read more about Cigar News: Bolivar Cofradia Oscuro Debuts Today[…]
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), a leading trade association representing specialty tobacco retailers, announces the departure of Scott Pearce, its executive director. Pearce has led the PCA since 2018. His last day with the PCA will be May 24, 2024. In the interim, Deputy Executive Director Joshua Habursky will fill the vacancy and oversee operations Read more about Cigar News: Premium Cigar Association Announces Departure of Scott Pearce[…]
Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) will begin shipping the new Limited Release, ORTHODOX, next week. Hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. ORTHODOX is a small batch release offered to retailers who attended this year’s PCA tradeshow. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co./Black Works Studio and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra Read more about Cigar News: Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) Now Shipping Limited Release – ORTHODOX[…]
All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars have jointly and amicably decided to conclude their successful unified sales operations program. Over the next 90 days, the partnership—which has effectively leveraged the strengths of both brands—will gracefully transition to allow each company to pursue tailored operational strategies. This change reflects our commitment to evolving with the dynamic Read more about Cigar News: All Saints Cigars and Micallef Cigars Conclude Unified Sales Operations Program[…]
The Fah King Good Cigar – It’s not just a good cigar. It’s a Fah King Good Cigar. My Monthly Cigars and Fah King Good Coffee have collaborated with United Cigars for their very first cigar release, the Fah King Good Cigar. This limited release cigar is expected to be available in May with a Read more about Cigar News: New Collaboration From My Monthly Cigars, Fah King Good Coffee, & United Cigars[…]
E.P. Carrillo is proud to announce the launch and immediate release of two additional lines under the Encore brand, Encore Edicion Unica I and Encore Noir. These new additions build upon the legacy of the Encore, which was awarded Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018. Both new lines symbolize the Perez-Carrillo family’s Read more about Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Introduces Two New Encore Lines – An Enhanced Ode to the 2018 Cigar of the Year[…]
Altadis U.S.A., makers of the finest premium cigars, are proud to announce the launch of Romeo y Julieta 1875 ‘Run for the Roses®,’ a limited-edition premium cigar that pays tribute to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the most famous horse race in the world. The brand has partnered with Churchill Downs to create a winning cigar that will Read more about Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Romeo y Julieta 1875 ‘Run for the Roses®’[…]
LAMPERT CIGARS has announced they have entered the South Korean market through Resolver Pyeongtaek INC. The South Korean company will distribute the Lampert Cigars ORO LINE as well as the OCEAN BREEZE which are made by Tabacos de Costa Rica.
Casa Caraballo Cigars, owned by Mario Caraballo has announced the company’s newest distribution partner in Colombia, Yanes Cigar SA. Yosue Yanes comes from a Tobacco family in Cuba. After immigrating to Colombia, he is headquartered in Medellin, working closely with the country’s best cigar and liquor stores, which generate 80% of the cigar business in Read more about Cigar News: Casa Caraballo Cigars Expands Distribution to Colombia[…]
Southern Draw Cigars has announced availability of Casa de Montecristo Exclusive. Enabling customers to procure this award-winning Rose of Sharon blend in a Salomon (7.125 x 58) size, meticulously hand-rolled in a round format, not its’ traditional soft box-pressed shape, at all the nationwide Casa de Montecristo retail stores. The blend is described as: Sharon Read more about Cigar News: Southern Draw Cigars Announces Availability of Casa de Montecristo Exclusive[…]