Tag: Michael Giannini

Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Becomes Standalone Business Unit

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Ventura Cigars, the brand famous for the Archetype, PSyKo SEVEN, Project805 and Case Study cigars, has announced that it will operate as a standalone business unit and full subsidiary of Kretek International effective this month. In the Kretek International press release, Patrick Hurd, Vice President of Sales for Kretek International, Inc. stated: “We’re excited to Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars Becomes Standalone Business Unit[…]

Ventura Cigars Archetype Axis Mundi

Cigar News: Ventura Cigars ups the Ante at the Big Smoke 2018 in Las Vegas

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If you are attending the Cigar Aficionado’s Big Smoke 2018 then you don’t want to miss the Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) booth. In their latest press release, the company announced they will not only be attending the event, but they will be “making Las Vegas an extra lucky destination for those heading to Cigar Aficionado’s Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigars ups the Ante at the Big Smoke 2018 in Las Vegas[…]

Cigar News: KRETEK INTERNATIONAL, INC. ACQUIRES FOUNDRY TOBACCO COMPANY

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 “The wheel is come full circle.” So said William Shakespeare long ago, but the notion is never more true than today. With Michael Giannini as General Manager at Ventura Cigars, parent company, Kretek International, Inc. has just acquired the Foundry Tobacco Company. This marks a return of a brand to its master, as under his Read more about Cigar News: KRETEK INTERNATIONAL, INC. ACQUIRES FOUNDRY TOBACCO COMPANY[…]

Psyko Seven Maduro

Cigar News: Switzerland Turns Psyko with Oettinger Davidoff Expo

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Ventura Cigar Co. has announced that their acclaimed Psyko Seven Cigar line will be making their European Debut at the Oettinger Davidoff Expo in Lucerne, Switzerland October 20 – 21, 2018. The Expo,  which  hosts hundreds of attendees looking to bring Oettinger Davidoff brands and products into their retail outlets will be held at the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz. Read more about Cigar News: Switzerland Turns Psyko with Oettinger Davidoff Expo[…]

Ventura Cigars Archetype Mini Series Curses

Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Archetype Mini Series Curses – Rated 91

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Crystals, Curses, and Cloaks, it sounds like the plot of a Harry Potter book and so it should, because these are the names of the cigars in the newly released Archetype Fantasy Mini Series from Ventura Cigars. If you recall, the company released a number of Archetype cigars in 2017 and explained to us all, “we Read more about Cigar Review: Ventura Cigars Archetype Mini Series Curses – Rated 91[…]

Michael Giannini, General Manager at Ventura Cigars

Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Heading to Drew Estate 2018 Kentucky Barn Smoker

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Ventura Cigar Company announced today that they will be bringing smooth vibes and great smokes to an already raucously good time. In the announcement, Ventura Cigars stated: “Ventura Cigars is honored to be part of Drew Estate’s 2018 Kentucky Barn Smoker on September 29, 2018. Held in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the event is the brainchild of Read more about Cigar News: Ventura Cigar Company Heading to Drew Estate 2018 Kentucky Barn Smoker[…]

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Ventura Cigar Company Continues its Growth with Marketing Talent – Brian Massey

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2018 – Continuing to fill its marketing team with industry specialists, the Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) is pleased to announce Brian Massey’s arrival to the group. Brian will be working under Michael Giannini, who was recently appointed to General Manager of VCC. The cigar industry is no stranger to Brian Massey, Read more about Ventura Cigar Company Continues its Growth with Marketing Talent – Brian Massey[…]

Ventura Cigar Company Sharpens its Focus with Promotion of Michael Giannini as General Manager

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April 17, 2018 Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) has announced today that Michael Giannini, the company’s recently acquired Creative Director, has been promoted to General Manager. In his new role Mr. Giannini will retain his role as Creative Director allowing him to drive the direction and evolution of Ventura Cigar Company and its exemplary products. The company describes Mr. Giannini as Read more about Ventura Cigar Company Sharpens its Focus with Promotion of Michael Giannini as General Manager[…]