JSK Cigars, which has operated an online store to sell its products direct to consumer, has announced it is shutting down the e-commerce site. According to company founder Riste Ristevski, the move comes as the company has been making a stronger push into the brick and mortar retail segment. Concurrent with this strategy, JSK is […]
Cigar News: Joya de Nicaragua Clasico to Become Casa de Montecristo and JR Cigar Exclusive
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Last November Joya de Nicaragua announced it was repackaging one of its oldest brands, the Joya de Nicaragua Clasico. The change was made to coincide with Joya de Nicaragua’s 50th anniversary. Now comes word that the Clasico will be an exclusive offering to the Casa de Montecristo and JR Cigar retail outlets. The cigar features […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Yellow Jacket to Debut at 2018 IPCPR
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, James Brown and Black Works Studio will introduce the Yellow Jacket. It’s a cigar that is highlighted by a Connecticut Shade wrapper. Black Works Studio Jacket will be available on a first come first serve basis to those retailers attending IPCPR 2018. “We wanted to release a cigar […]
Cigar News: Colibri to Launch Quasar Cut at 2018 IPCPR
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At this year’s 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Colibri will introduce a new double-guillotine cutter known as the Quasar Cut, an extension of the company’s popular Quasar series. According to Colibri, the Quasar Cut is based on the popular Colibri Cut double-guillotine. The new unit features three-dimensional pyramidal facets designed to make getting a secure grip […]
Cigar News: Villiger La Flor De Ynclan Lancero Especial to Launch at 2018 IPCPR
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Villiger Cigars will unveil a limited edition lancero size to its La Flor de Ynclan line. In 2017, Villiger Cigars brought back the La Flor de Ynclan . The origins of this brand trace back to Cuba. In the 1960s, Villiger acquired the trademark, but it wouldn’t be […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve to Make National Return at 2018 IPCPR
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The Olde World Reserve, a popular national brand in Rocky Patel Premium Cigars’ portfolio for many years, is returning. Today the company announced that both the Olde World Reserve Corojo and Olde World Reserve Maduro will have an official reintroduction at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show. It was in 2006 when Rocky Patel introduced the […]
Cigar News: Crux Cigars to Introduce Maduro with Epicure Galant at 2018 IPCPR
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Crux Cigars is finally going to have a maduro in its lineup. Today, the company announced the Crux Epicure Galant, a San Andres Mexican wrapped blend that will fill a gap in its portfolio – namely the void of a maduro cigar. The cigar will be formally introduced at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show in […]
Cigar News: PDR Cigars Names Richie Otero Director of Sales
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PDR Cigars has a new Director of Sales. Today PDR has officially announced that industry veteran Richie Otero has assumed the position. Otero’s career in the cigar industry started in retail. He subsequently managed territories for Padilla Cigar Company and Caldwell Cigar Company before joining PDR Cigars in October 2017 as its Florida Territory Sales […]
Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announces Luminosa Gigantes LE 2018
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Never say never. Today Crowned Heads has announced a limited edition 6 x 60 line extension to its Luminosa line. At this year’s 2018 IPCPR Trade Show the company will introduce the Luminosa Gigantes LE 2018 – the Nashville based company’s first 6 x 60 vitola. It’s a size many thought would never come to […]
Cigar News: Crux Limitada RedLine and Crux Limitada Gunner Coming at 2018 IPCPR
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At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Crux Cigar Company will add two new cigars to its Crux Limitada line – the Crux Limitada RedLine and the Crux Limitada Gunner. Crux Limitada is the Crux Cigars’ limited edition line. Each of the cigars in the Limitada line feature a Nicaraguan Engañoso wrapper. It’s a special wrapper […]