The U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) cancelled a trademark registration for Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG)’s Cohiba brand. The ruling was the result of a petition made by the TTAB and is the latest development in an ongoing battle between Empresa Cubana Del Tabaco (d.b.a. Cubatabaco) and STG. The grounds for the cancellation given […]
We are back with another edition of Quesada Corner. On this installment, we smoke the Manolo Quesada 75th Anniversary. The 75th Anniversary is actually commemorating company patriarch Manuel “Manolo” Quesada’s 75th birthday. It’s a 6 3/4 x 48 vitola that was blended by Manolo himself. This show will be live-streamed off The Smoking Syndicate […]
El Septimo Geneva has hired Kevin Petosa as its new Director of Business Development and Credit. Previously, Kevin Petosa had been with J.C. Newman Cigar Company for the last ten years as a credit manager. “We continue to grow globally by taking market share from leading premium cigar companies, and in preparation for this growth, […]
“My Father Cigars did a fantastic job with the Fonseca brand…it’s nuanced and balanced with flavors that are going to keep you interested from start to finish”
El Septimo has announced plans to open a new cigar lounge in Hollywood, CA called El Septimo of Hollywood. It’s part of a plan to open a total of 30 cigar lounges. Plans are for El Septimo Hollywood to open to the public on January 21, 2023. “We are on schedule of meeting our ambitious […]
Last week, CA published its Top 25 list and it was embroiled in a lot of controversy. Was this justified or not? Tonight, we will have the Cigar Coop Coalition in the house and will also be joined by Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars and John McTavish of Developing Palates for commentary and analysis […]
“Once again, Rocky Patel delivers with a San Andres-wrapped cigar. While the Rocky Patel Disciple flew under the radar at the 2021 PCA Trade Show, it should definitely not be ignored.” Wrapper: San Andres Mexican Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $12.10 […]
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is expanding the scope of cigaraction.org to now include Canada. Today, the first action alert aimed at Canada was announced by the PCA and it’s aimed at challenging proposed restrictive packaging requirements for distributors and retailers who sell premium cigars. The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) says this is the launch […]
Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the addition of a Connecticut core line to the Knuckle Sandwich portfolio, the brand that is done in collaboration with celebrity restauranteur Guy Fieri. A soft launch of the Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut will begin in January 2023, and will be made available early to Espinosa Lounges and select accounts nationwide. […]
“The Magic Toast blend translated nicely to a box-pressed cigar… it’s a nice addition that Alec Bradley made to the PCA Exclusive Series and it’s one I hope returns.”
