Jonathan Carney, Vice President of Sales for La Flor Dominicana makes his debut on the Thursday side of the Prime Time Show. It’s La Flor Dominicana’s 25th anniversary and we’ll talk about the milestone and the release of a cigar to mark the occasion. We’ll catch up on things happening at La Flor Dominicana – […]
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Cigar News: Casa Cuevas and Gabriel Alvarez Part Ways
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The Gabriel Alvarez era at Casa Cuevas Cigars came to an end today. Today Casa Cuevas Cigars announced it has accepted the resignation of Director of Sales Gabriel Alvarez. Alvarez posted the following statement on his social media channels. There was no further comment from Casa Cuevas Cigars other than confirming the resignation and that all […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 117 – All-Star Media Panel #8
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Prime Time Episode 117 brings our eighth All-Star Media panel to the table. Tonight we are joined by Eric Guttormson of Cigar Dojo and John McTavish of Developing Palates. We’ll cover a bunch of fresh cigar industry topics in true Prime Time style! These are some of our favorite shows and you won’t want […]
Cigar News: Comprehensive Anti Tobacco Bill Passes House Subcommittee
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H.R. 2339, a comprehensive anti-tobacco bill that includes the banning of internet sales and flavored, tobacco has passed a House Subcommittee. The bill was introduced by Rep. Frank Pallone [D-New Jersey], and while it is aimed at e-cigarettes and vapes, it does also include premium cigars. The bill also calls for setting a minimum age […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506 Arrives at Stores
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The Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506, the 2019 installment of the Fine & Rare series has arrived at retailers. The Fine & Rare HOF / 506 is a special cigar to the Rubin family as it pays homage to David Rubin, the father of Alec Bradley owner Alan Rubin who passed away […]
Cigar News: Miami Cigar & Company to Begin Shipping Don Lino Africa November 18th
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Miami Cigar and Company has announced it will begin shipping its Don Lino Africa line the week of November 18th. Earlier this year, Miami Cigar had announced the return of this brand into its portfolio – this time being done in conjunction with AJ Fernandez. “After much anticipation, we’re excited to say that Africa will […]
Cigar News: JSK Tyrannical Buc Habano Announced as Limited Store Exclusive
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Jas Sum Kral (JSL) Cigars has announced a third blend under its Tyrannical Buc line. This one will feature an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and join the Broadleaf and Connecticut Shade offerings. The new Tyrannical Buc Habano will be an exclusive offering to Ezra Zion Cigar Company’s two Texas-based retail stores as well as its Cigar […]
Cigar News: Karl Malone Named Keynote Speaker for TPE 2020
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The Tobacco Media Group (TMG) has announced that 14-time NBA All-Star Karl Malone will be the Keynote Speaker for the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 (TPE 2020). Malone is best known for his Hall of Fame career with the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers and is the NBA’s second all-time leading scorer. He also is […]
Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Adds Joya Copper Shop Exclusive
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Joya de Nicaragua has announced a fifth installment under its Joya brand. The Joya Copper will be an exclusive offering to Cigars International This release joins the Joya Cabinet, Joya Red, Joya Black, and Joya Silver offerings. “Joya Copper is the result of what a strong partnership is all about, in this project we […]
Cigar News: Lost & Found Announces Four Releases for This Month
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Lost & Found the brand created by Robert Caldwell and Tony Bellatto has announced four new releases for this month. Lost & Found made its debut in 2014 under the name Impromptu Cigars. The idea behind the project was to seek out cigars that have been aging in factories and bring them back to […]