Favilli Cigars S.A. has announced a new ten-count paper bundle packaging option for its Diplomático Rum Cigars line. Diplomático Rum Cigars is a collaboration brand done with Ron Diplomático. It was released in 2019 under the name Diplomático by Mombacho. Consistent with the changes announced by Favilli Cigars S.A. last week, the Mombacho name has […]
The Juan Lopez Selección Especial, a cigar exclusive to La Casa del Habano retailers and first previewed at the Festival de Habano XXII in 2020 has had its long-awaited official launch. This past weekend, Laguito 1492 (Cubacigar Benelux), the exclusive distributor of Habanos, S.A. for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg hosted a worldwide online launch […]
Earlier this year, General Cigar released a new Hoyo De Monterrey cigar under its Excalibur sub-brand known as the Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Black. For a period from 2016 to 2019, much of the focus of the Hoyo brand was around the Hoyo La Amistad sub-brand, a line of contemporary-looking cigars produced in Nicaragua by […]
J.C. Newman Cigar Company has recently announced plans to restore the historic Sanchez y Haya hotel across the street from its El Reloj factory. The company acquired the abandoned building and will now go through a restoration process that will include a new hotel, restaurant, and cigar lounge. The project is scheduled to be […]
JR Cigar has announced a sampler containing the twelve cigars that were released in 2021 to commemorate its 50th Anniversary. In addition to containing one of each of the 50th anniversary JR Cigars, a gold-plated JR 50th anniversary lighter is included. The cigars in the sampler come in a custom box featuring a magnetic logo […]
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It is a combination of the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday morning at […]
Serino Cigar Company has announced the launch of Studio Serino, an art inspired division of the company which aims to use unique tobaccos, vitolas, and branding concepts as a form of artistic expression. The company is also launching the first Studio Serino release called Elenor Rose. In a press release, Serino Cigar Company Vice President […]
Mombacho Cigars S.A. has announced a rebranding for the U.S. market. The rebranding includes a name change to Favilli Cigars for doing business in the U.S. market. The name Favilli Cigars comes from the company’s factory, the Favilli Mansion, which is located in Granada, Nicaragua. It was designed in 1925 by famed architect Mario Favilli. […]
This month Reinado Cigars will debut a new release called Patria y Vida. It’s a cigar that pays homage to the Cuban protests that took place back in July. Patria y Vida is Spanish for “Homeland and Life.” It’s a slogan and song that is associated with the Cuban protest movement. The song was released […]
Alec Bradley Cigar Company’s PCA Exclusive cigar, the Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro, is now en route to retailers. The Alec Bradley Magic Toast Box Pressed Gran Toro was first showcased at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. The cigar is being shipped to retailers who secured their allocation at the Trade Show. […]
