At the 2023 Caribbean Habanos Days event in Willemstad, Curucao, Habanos S.A., in conjunction with distributor Caribbean Cigars Corporation N.V., introduced a new size to its Vegueros line, the Vegueros Centrogordos. The Vegueros Centrogordos measures 54 x 100mm (3.9 x 54). The cigars will be presented in 16-count detail cans. Habanos S.A. says the Vegueros […]
Quality Importers Trading Company has announced it has shipped its Palió Pro series. This was a line of three lighters introduced at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show. Palió has been known for its value-priced cigar accessories. Quality Importers is producing a more premium, but still affordable, line of lighters with the Palió […]
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Lampert Cigars continues its European distribution expansion. Today the company has announced it has expanded its distribution into Croatia. The company’s distribution there will be handled by Legends Promet d.o.o. In a press release announcing the distribution deal, Lampert says the Oro and Lampert 1675 Azul lines will initially be covered in the distribution deal. […]
The Casa Magna XV Anniversary, a limited edition cigar that celebrates the 15th anniversary of Quesada Cigars’ Casa Magna brand, is shipping to retailers in the US. This cigar was showcased at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show this past summer. Quesada Cigars says that allocated orders started rolling out this week. European […]
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed paperwork on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the courts officially appealing the decision made by Judge Amit P. Mehta that ordered the Deeming Rule to be defeated. The Court of Appeals typically reviews the case that was decided in District Court to […]
Hooten Young has announced it shipping its Operation Gothic Serpent 30th Anniversary cigar. This cigar was launched at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. It is being done in collaboration with Eladio Diaz at the Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera factory in the Dominican Republic. Operation Gothic Serpent was a military operation conducted in Mogadishu, Somalia, […]
Casa 1910 Cigars has announced it has entered into a partnership with Puros 4 Me for the distribution of its products in the country of Montenegro. In a press release, Casa 1910 co-founders Jamie Baer and Serge Bolling said, “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Puros 4 Me and introduce Montenegro to the delightful flavors of […]
Meerapfel Cigar has announced a new design for the wooden chest that is part of its Master Blend Series. The key feature of the new chest will be the introduction of a perforated double floor. Each chest will also be packed with two 60-gram Boveda packs. Meerapfel Cigar says the perforated double floor will allow […]
Last year, Viaje celebrated its 15th anniversary with the release of three different blends. This year, owner Andre Farkas opted to have a second celebration for his 15th anniversary. The company is releasing four cigars as a part of this second celebration. Like “Part 1” of the Viaje 15th Anniversary series, there is a 15th […]
