Cigar News: InterTabac to Hold In-Person and Virtual Trade Show in November

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the cigar industry, especially the key trade shows both nationally and internationally, Messe Dortmund GmbH announced back in May that they were canceling this years InterTabac trade show. The show was scheduled to be held in Dortmund, Germany Sept. 18-20, 2020. This week, Messe Dortmund GmbH announced Read more about Cigar News: InterTabac to Hold In-Person and Virtual Trade Show in November[…]

Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping the Crux Epicure Gordo

Posted on July 21, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Crux Cigars has announced today that they have begun shipping the latest line extension to the company’s most popular brand the Crux Epicure. This years extension brings a 6 x 60 gordo vitola to the Epicure line. The Crux Epicure brand has been a mainstay for the company since 2017 and has a blend described Read more about Cigar News: Crux Cigars Starts Shipping the Crux Epicure Gordo[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Extends the Juarez Line with the Chihuahua Regular Production Version

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 by bostonjimmie

There may not be a Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show this year, but that has not halted the new releases from cigar companies. The latest announcement comes from Crowned Heads, who has revealed the first regular production brand extension to their popular Juårez cigar line. The (5 1/2″ x 48) parejo will be called Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Extends the Juarez Line with the Chihuahua Regular Production Version[…]

Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Warhead VI

Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Fans of Espinosa Premium Cigars should be happy with the latest announcement for the company on the release of the latest Warhead VI. First released in 2013, the WARHEAD is a full bodied cigar packed with creamy sweetness and delicious spice. This is the 6th iteration of the highly acclaimed and iconic, annual release Warhead Read more about Cigar News: Espinosa Premium Cigars Announces Warhead VI[…]

Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® Announces The DTT Timeshare Experience

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 by bostonjimmie

With the ongoing challenges in the cigar industry with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) has announced an innovative virtual initiative dubbed, with their tongues firmly planted in cheek called, “The DTT Timeshare Experience”. The program will be debuting in the 2nd half of July 2020 in response to the cancellation Read more about Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® Announces The DTT Timeshare Experience[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley 10 Year Anniversary Fine & Rare Set to Go On Sale to Tobacconists

Posted on July 11, 2020July 11, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Alec Bradley Cigar Co. has announced that they will be celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of their Fine & Rare series by releasing 500 limited edition boxes featuring all five of the Fine & Rare iterations. Fine & Rare is the result of Alec Bradley Cigar Co. founder, Alan Rubin’s goal of creating a cigar Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley 10 Year Anniversary Fine & Rare Set to Go On Sale to Tobacconists[…]

Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars To Present “Retailer Only Access” Sales Event

Posted on July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by bostonjimmie

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent cancellation of this years Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show, Casa Cuevas Cigars has announced today, they will extend a special week-long sales effort to all retailers starting Friday July 10th though July 17th. President of Casa Cuevas Cigars, Luis Cuevas Jr., said “With the PCA being cancelled, and Read more about Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Cigars To Present “Retailer Only Access” Sales Event[…]

Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Cigars to Feature Kintsugi on The Traveling Roadshow

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Alec & Bradley Cigars, founded by brothers Alec and Bradley Rubin in 2018, announced today that their third full line release- Alec & Bradley ‘Kintsugi’ (pronounced Kint-Su-Gee) will be featured at “The Traveling Roadshow“, beginning July 13, 2020. Alec & Bradley announced ‘Kintsugi‘ in March of 2020. The goal was to have the new line Read more about Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Cigars to Feature Kintsugi on The Traveling Roadshow[…]

Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Releases Sweden Exclusive Sota Kator

Posted on July 8, 2020August 14, 2020 by bostonjimmie

According to Riste Ristevski, owner of Jas Sum Kral Cigars, the most anticipated release since ABBA in Sweden, has just been shipped. We ain’t talking music, we are talking about cigars – the JSK Sota Kator! KindCigars Dealer Box is a double stacked 6 count tray. Piano grade finished box. Contact Kind Cigars for MSRP. Read more about Cigar News: Jas Sum Kral Releases Sweden Exclusive Sota Kator[…]

Cigar News: DC Court of Appeals Rules Against FDA Warning Labels on Cigars

Posted on July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 by bostonjimmie

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously ruled in favor of the Premium Cigar industry today, by striking down a former ruling that warning labels are required on cigar products. The court ruled that the FDA warning labels are “arbitrary and capricious.” The complete opinion of the court can Read more about Cigar News: DC Court of Appeals Rules Against FDA Warning Labels on Cigars[…]

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Partners with Tabacalera Pichardo to Produce Mil Dias

Posted on July 3, 2020November 13, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Crowned Heads announced today the introduction of “Mil Dias,” an ultra-premium cigar developed in partnership with Tabacalera Pichardo, the factory behind the highly successful “Juårez” brand launched in the latter part of 2018. Mil Dias translates to ‘one-thousand days,’ and is a reference to the three-year window of time it required to bring the project Read more about Cigar News: Crowned Heads Partners with Tabacalera Pichardo to Produce Mil Dias[…]

Cigar News: Mombacho Cigars Announces 4th Edition Cosecha Cigar

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 by bostonjimmie

Mombacho Cigars has announced it will be releasing the fourth edition of its Cosecha annual limited edition. This years edition will be constructed entirely of tobaccos from the 2015 crop and as in previous vintages, it will be a Nicaraguan puro. Claudio Sgroi, Mombacho’s President and Master Blender Claudio Sgroi noted: “True vintage is almost Read more about Cigar News: Mombacho Cigars Announces 4th Edition Cosecha Cigar[…]

Cigar News: PCA Announces Changes in Response to COVID-19

Posted on July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 by bostonjimmie

The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced yesterday, temporary changes to its staffing and programs as a result of the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic hardships. In the press release they stated that as of July 15, the PCA staff will be furloughed, with benefits, as the board and executive committee Read more about Cigar News: PCA Announces Changes in Response to COVID-19[…]