A third installment is coming to the Quesada Keg series. Coming this month, Quesada Cigars is releasing the Holiday Keg 2016. The Holiday Keg features a new blend and a new packaging design, but keeps true to the barrel shaped packaging. The blend to the Holiday Keg consists of a Dominican Corojo wrapper, Dominican binder, […]
Cigar News: Dan Carr Named President of ITG Brands
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Dan Carr, best known for his tenure at General Cigar Company as its President is returning to the tobacco industry. Today, ITG Brands, a subsidiary of Imperial Tobacco Group named Carr its new President. ITG Brands LLC is a U.S. subsidiary that technically is the third largest tobacco company in the U.S. It focuses on […]
Cigar News: My Father The Judge Heading to Stores
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There is a fourth blend heading to My Father Cigars’ eponymous named brand. This month a widespread release of the My Father The Judge will be making its way to retailers. The Judge introduces a new Sumatra blend into the My Father Cigars portfolio. My Father Judge features a dark Sumatra Oscuro wrapper over Nicaraguan […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Year of the Rooster Accessories Announced
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As in previous years, Davidoff has unveiled a series of limited edition accessories to go along with its annual limited edition Chinese New Year release. For the Davidoff Year of the Rooster Limited Edition 2017, the company is rolling out two double-blade cutters and a leather cigar case. The cutters are available in two options: […]
Cigar News: Tabacalera USA Forms New Business Unit and Acquires Houston-based Serious Cigars
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Tabacalera USA, the U.S. premium cigar operation arm of Imperial Tobacco has announced it has acquired the stores owned by Houston, Texas retailer Serious Cigars. The four store retail operation now will be a part of the company’s Casa de Montecristo retail shop brand. Simultaneously Tabacalera USA has announced it has created “Casa de Montecristo […]
Cigar News: My Father Cigars Takes Flor de Las Antillas Maduro National
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The Flor de las Antillas Maduro, originally released in two sizes as a shop exclusive to New Hampshire retailer Federal Cigar is going national. The new line was showcased at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show and now is getting ready to land in stores. Flor de las Antillas Maduro is a Ecuadorian Habano Maduro wrapped […]
Cigar News: Ciguardian Adds C150 Fat Pack Humidification Pouch
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Arizona-based Ciguardian products has announced a second size for its humidification pouches. Today the company announced the new Ciguardian C150 Fat Pack. This is a larger offering to the standard size Ciguardian humidification pouch that was launched earlier this year. The new C150 Fat Pack measures 150 to 155 grams. It is designed to humidify […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Dark Dominican Released
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The Rocky Patel Dark Dominican, the first Dominican-made cigar by Rocky Patel Premium Cigars is now heading for widespread release. Production for the Dark Dominican is being handledGeneral Cigar Dominicana. It’s not the first time the company has teamed up with General Cigar as the Rocky Patel Vintage Series (1990, 1992, 1999) is produced by them. However […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Year of the Rooster Limited Edition 2017 Details Announced
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Davidoff’s annual Chinese New Year series has put its latest release into widespread release. Today Davidoff announced the details of the Davidoff Year of the Rooster Limited Edition 2017, the sixth installment in its Chinese New Year series. Each installment of the series has had a unique blend and vitola. The Year of the Rooster blend […]
Feature Story: Victor Vitale and Legacy Brands Forge Ahead in Face of FDA Regulations
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In a time of uncertainty in the cigar industry, Legacy Brands founder and owner Victor Vitale has one key message he wants his customers and fans to know: “Legacy Brands is 100% absolutely in this for the long run.” Following the announcement of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations on the premium cigar […]