MoyaRuiz, it’s a comeback. It’s been a quiet past two years for MoyaRuiz as the company has only done a few small batch projects. For 2020, MoyaRuiz is introducing a new line extension to its core line – and has made plans to bring back one of its most successful limited editions to date. […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: La Aurora Cigars
For a while it did seem as though La Aurora and its U.S. distributor Miami Cigar & Company might not have a U.S. release this summer. This was one of the bigger surprises because when it has come to summertime and Trade Show releases, La Aurora and Miami Cigar & Company have always been at […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: Boutique Blends Cigars
In 2018, Boutique Blends underwent a major restructuring and expansion of its portfolio. One of those cigars that was released was the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua. In 2019, that cigar would go on to capture #1 Cigar of the Year for Cigar Aficionado. One might have figured with co-owner Rafael Nodal being the road warrior, […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: General Cigar Company
For the past decade at the IPCPR Trade Show, one could expect a trade show within a trade show when it came to General Cigar Company. This would include a ton of new releases exhibited in such a way that would remind you at Macy’s Department Show in New York. At the start of 2020, […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: Foundation Cigar Company
2020 was definitely a quieter year for Foundation Cigar Company compared to previous years, but its an important year as Nicholas Melillo is celebrating five years at the helm of his own company. This year, Foundation brings a couple of brand extensions to the table, including one that commemorates the 5th anniversary. For the 5th […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: Espinosa Cigars
Like many companies, COVID-19 impacted the release schedules for what Espinosa Cigars had planned. There were no new lines launched, but there were some limited releases, including a couple that making a debut right at the end of the Summer of ’20 season. 2020 saw Espinosa released the 601 La Bomba Warhead VI. The […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: My Father Cigars
Each year at the IPCPR Trade Show, My Father Cigars has been known to introduce a new regular production line into its portfolio. For 2020, the plan was to introduce My Father Cigars’ interpretation of the recently acquired Fonseca brand to the world. The 2020 PCA Trade Show might have been cancelled, but that didn’t […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: Lost & Found
The COVID-19 pandemic has made the year 2020 a difficult year for many. While it’s been challenging for many in the cigar industry, one company has turned its attention to giving back – and that is Lost & Found. Lost & Found Cigars has focused its release around initiatives where 100% percent of the profits […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: Southern Draw Cigars
In 2020, a theme of many companies is that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted them, but in the end the have been able to have solid sales. For Southern Draw Cigars, perhaps they have been the most transparent of any company during this most unusual year. Southern Draw has admitted it has been a […]
Summer of ’20 Spotlight: Casa Cuevas Cigars
While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many of the smaller companies, Casa Cuevas has quietly had a busy year. Although to date Casa Cuevas has not had any new releases, there are some significant milestones the vertically integrated company has had that is strengthening its position in the market in both the U.S. and abroad. […]