The Padron 1964 Anniversary Belicoso TAA Exclusive Natural is one of two cigars made by Padron for the 2014 TAA Exclusive Series. These two Padron exclusives represent two of the eight cigars made for the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) in 2014. As is the case with the Padron 1964 Anniversary line, the Padron 1964 Anniversary Belicoso TAA Exclusive […]
For the seventh consecutive year, Oliva Cigar Company has released a maduro version of their popular Oliva Serie V cigar. The maduro wrapper version is released once a year and a single production run is done. The cigar is typically released in one size toward the end of the calendar year.. For 2014, Oliva introduces a new […]
Viaje Cigars will be a part of Westside Humidor’s line of exclusive shop exclusives for their 5th Anniversary. While Westside Humidor already has an annual shop exclusive called the Viaje Platino Five Fifty-Eight, the Viaje Platino Mr. White will be a modified version of that vitola, but without the usual covered footer. The cigar will […]
This past week, one of the biggest stories in recent cigar industry history took place as Swisher International announced they had entered into an agreement to acquire Drew Estate Tobacco Company. Last month, shockwaves rode through the cigar industry as General Cigar Company acquired the brands of Torano Family Cigars and Leccia Tobacco. As big as […]
Viaje Skull and Bones Cloudmaker Edicion Limitada The Viaje Skull and Bones Cloudmaker Edicion Limitada was released with the May 2014 shipment of Viaje Skull and Bones. This shipment was the eleventh of the Skull and Bones series released by Viaje since its launch in the Spring of 2010. In each of the shipments there have been different blend […]
La Flor Dominicana Mr. Blonde (Photo Credit: Westside Humidor) As a part of Westside Humidor’s 5th Anniversary celebration, La Flor Dominicana will provide a limited edition shop exclusive to the Wichita-based retailer. Plans are for the La Flor Dominicana Mr. Blonde to launch at the retailer’s 5th anniversary celebration on November 1st. Details of the Mr. Blonde […]
262 Paradigm Mr Pink Photo Credit: Westside Humidor As a part of Westside Humidor’s 5th Anniversary celebration, 262 Cigars will be provide 6 1/2 x 42 lonsdale size of its 262 Paradigm blend. The 262 Paradigm Mr. Pink will be a limited edition shop exclusive to the Wichita-based retailer. The Mr. Pink will launch at […]
Tatuaje Drac – Part of the Pudgy Monsters Series The Tatuaje Drac is a part of Tatuaje’s Pudgy Monsters Series that was released in mid 2014. For the past few weeks we have been looking at the various cigars that are a part of this sampler. Pudgy Monsters is the second sampler series based on Tatuaje’s Monsters […]
Steve Saka (Cigar Coop Photo) Former Drew Estate CEO and President Steve Saka took to his Facebook page this evening to address his thoughts on Swisher’s acquisition of Drew Estate Tobacco company. Saka, who retired from Drew Estate 15 months ago did say his departure did not have anything to do with a pending deal […]
While Swisher International is the largest manufacturer of cigars worldwide, they are a company that the online cigar media has not focused on. This is because much of the cigar media focuses around handmade premium cigars. In light of the acquisition of Drew Estate Tobacco Company by Swisher International, we take a closer look at […]
