Padilla Connecticut The Padilla Connecticut is a new cigar launched by Padilla Cigars in 2013. It was late in 2011 where company owner Ernesto Padilla made a decision to discontinue production of (what was) his current brands. This decision was in part because his portfolio had gotten discounted too much by the online catalog companies. […]
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News: Toraño Family Cigars to Release “Blend from the Vault” – D-042
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Charlie Torano (Cigar Coop Photo) Torano Family Cigars will be releasing their second “Blend from the Vault”. This one will be called the Torano Vault D-042. Company President Charlie Torano revealed this information in an interview with Over a Cigar at the 2013 Cigar Fest held in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania. “Blends from the Vault” was originally launched at […]
Press Release: La Gloria Cubana to Launch Its First Nicaraguan Cigars
William Cooper Uncategorized 1 Comment 2013 Preview, General, La Gloria Cubana, Press Release
La Gloria Cubana® is making a bold departure from its Dominican roots with the launch of two new Nicaraguan collections, the first-ever La Glorias to have Nicaragua as the country of origin. Both expressions will mark the expansion of the top-selling Serie R line which started the large ring, full flavor craze back in 1999. According to Michael Giannini, General […]
News: Hendrik Kelner Jr. Confirms Launch of Smoking Jacket Cigar at 2013 IPCPR
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Hendrik Kelner, Jr. the son of Davidoff Master Blender Hendrik “Henke” Kelner is getting ready to launch his long awaited Smoking Jacket Cigar. Kelner, Jr. posted some information on his Facebook page confirming the cigar would be coming out this summer at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show. The launch of the Smoking Jacket Cigar has […]
Cigar Pre-Review: CyB Lancero Fino (TAA Exclusive) by Joya de Nicaragua
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CyB Lancero Fino (Pre-Release Sample) The CyB Lancero Fino will be the sixth vitola released in Joya de Nicaragua’s CyB line. It marks the first line extension for CyB since it was launched (as Cuenca y Blanco) at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show. CyB was a significant release to Joya de Nicaragua for two reasons: […]
Cigar Preview: CAO Hurricane Limited Edition 2013
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The CAO Hurrricane Limited Edition 2013, a long-awaited release has begun to surface at retailers around the country. The cigar will be a limited production release. Much like many of the limited releases done by General Cigar Company over the past year, this cigar has undergone a quiet launch. The CAO Hurricane was the “winning […]
Cigar Preview: Davidoff Masters Edition 2013 Club House Toro
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Davidoff is getting ready to launch another limited edition cigar. This one is called the Davidoff Masters Edition 2013 Club House Toro. Information on this cigar was reported in the May 14, 2013 Cigar Insider. The Davidoff Masters Edition 2013 first made an appearance at the 2013 ProCigar Festival this past February in the […]
Cigar Review: Saint Luis Rey SLR Gen² by Altadis USA
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Saint Luis Rey SLR Gen² (Toro) The SLR Gen² is a new addition to the Saint Luis Rey brand by Altadis USA. This marks the seventh brand in the Altadis USA to bring in a more contemporary / boutique-esque cigar into its line as the SLR Gen² fills that role for Saint Luis Rey. One of […]
Feature Story: General Cigar Company Freshness Packaging
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General Cigar Freshness Packs General Cigar Company has a foil-lined freshness package that is aimed at several of its larger selling lines. The packaging is meant to lock in humidity and be air tight with the ultimate goal of delivering “fresh from the factory floor flavor“. At the same time it protects a cigar […]
Press Release: PDR Cigars Announces Distribution Agreement with El Primer Mundo Cigars
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(Miami, FL) – May 8, 2013: PDR Cigars based in Doral FL is strengthening their relationship with El Primer Mundo Cigars based in Atlanta GA. PDR Cigars will be the exclusive distributor of EPM Cigars managing the sales and distribution of the EPM brand throughout the U.S. and international markets. As a smaller brand, EPM […]