Manny Iriate, known for over 14 years for working with some of the biggest names in the cigar industry on marketing strategy, branding, and collaborations, has announced the launch of his own creative studio based in Miami, Florida. The studio is called Manny Iriate Enterprises. As a part of this initiative, Iriate has announced a […]
Crux Cigars has announced the relaunch of its Crux du Connoisseur. The Crux du Connoisseur was introduced in 2015. One year later, the Crux du Connoisseur No.2 went on to capture Cigar Coop’s 2016 Cigar of the Year. Du Connoisseur returns with four sizes with the same blend and all-new packaging. The sizes include: No. […]
The Art of Magic is a new limited edition project started by Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group (VRCG). In 2017, Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group was acquired by Kevin Schweitzer, who at the time was a Wall Street trader who had been a cigar enthusiast for 25 years. At that time, Schweitzer became the company’s sole owner and […]
At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, HVC Cigars will introduce a new line extension to its Hot Cake line in the form a 6 x 60 called Gran Cañon. It’s the first time HVC has introduced any 6 x 60 size vitola into its portfolio. HVC Hot Cake made its debut in 2020 […]
Last year, due to the fact the premium cigar industry trade shows were cancelled, our show provided a platform to talk about releases for 2020. The concept was very well-received. As we are into the summer months, we wanted to do the same Virtual Trade Expo concept again for 2021. The concept is very simple. […]
At the 2021 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Patina Cigars will introduce three new sizes to its Patina Maduro line. The new sizes being added to Patina Maduro include: Precipitation (4 x 50), Copper (6 x 46), and Bronze (6 x 52). The new sizes join the Rustic (5 x 42) and Oxidation (6 […]
The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the in-person components of the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) most conventions. Today the TAA announced confirmed its plans for a Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Convention. As announced earlier this year, the 2021 Convention will be held October 24 through October 28, 2021, at Casa del […]
At the 2021, Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Crowned Heads will introduce the second installment of its CHC (Crowned Heads Court) line called Serie E. The Serie E draw’s is inspiration from Eddie Van Halen’s iconic guitar solo from the 1978 track “Eruption.” “I listened to that solo and saw it as a sonic […]
At the 2021 PCA Trade Show, Ace Prime will introduce a new offering under its Luciano brand known as Fiat Lux. The Luciano line is named for Ace Prime co-owner Luciano Meirelles. According to Ace Prime: [themify_box ] Fiat Lux, a latin expression well-known and often used during the intellectual movement of the Enlightenment, represents […]
At the 2021 PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, Protocol Cigars will add a 6 x 60 Gordo line extension in the Protocol “Blue” Line debuting at the 2021 PCA Trade Show. The Protocol “Blue,” which it has unofficially been referred to as, was the first release for Protocol Cigars back in 2015. The […]
