Crowned Heads has announced an extension to its Juárez line known as Chihuahua. Chihuahua will add a 5 1/2 x 48 offering into the line. While many associate Chihuahua with the small dog breed, the name actually pays homage to the fact that Juárez is one of the 67 municipalities in state of Chihuahua located […]
Cigar News: Camacho Nicaragua Shipping Later This Month
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The Camacho Nicaragua, a new addition to Davidoff’s Camacho brand announced in February, is now heading to retailers. The official release date is July 20, 2020. “Camacho Nicaragua is for the cigar smoker who seeks distinctive Nicaragua flavour. This series was created to add depth to our Camacho Core portfolio to appeal to a […]
Cigar News: Aladino Habano Vintage Selection Toro to be Released as Exclusive to Nelson Loguasto’s Cigars
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Earlier this year, JRE Tobacco Co. announced it would be releasing its Aladino Habano Vintage line. It was initially announced that the cigar would be released in a single size, a 48 x 4 1/2 Rothschild. As the Aladino Habano began reaching stores, it turns out there is a second size coming in the form […]
Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Announces DTT Timeshare Experience
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With many companies announcing alternative events to cancellation of the 2020 PCA Trade Show, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has announced its program – the DTT Timeshare Experience. As opposed to doing a virtual sales meeting, DTT will incorporate education, product knowledge, and business strategy. As for the “Timeshare” element, this is derived from the sales […]
Cigar News: Rocky Patel Quarter Century to be Released
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This year marks a major milestone for Rocky Patel Premium Cigars’ founder Rocky Patel. He has been in the cigar industry for 25 years. To commemorate the occasion, the company will be releasing a cigar appropriately called the Rocky Patel Quarter Century. Produced in Nicaragua at the company’s TAVICUSA factory, the Rocky Patel Quarter Century […]
Cigar News: Altadis USA to Release Onyx Bold Nicaragua
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Add the Onyx brand as the latest brand that Altadis USA will partner with AJ Fernandez on. This week Altadis USA has announced an addition to the Onyx line known as Onyx Bold Nicaragua. The Onyx Bold Nicaragua is a medium-to-full-bodied cigar that will be sure to delight the enthusiast in search of a dark […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley 10 Year Anniversary Fine & Rare Commemorative Limited Edition Set Announced
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2020 marks the ten year anniversary of the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare collection, and to mark the occasion Alec Bradley Cigar Company is releasing a special limited edition set known as the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare Commemorative Limited Edition. Each box contains the five blends used over the ten years. Alec Bradley Fine […]
Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Kintsugi Now Slated for Fall 2020 Release
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The Alec and Bradley Kintsugi, the third release from Alec & Bradley Cigars has been pushed back for a fall release. The brand also showcased packaging and other details about the cigar for the first time. The project was originally announced back in March with plans for a springtime release. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
The Blog: Summer of ’20 “The Big Board” (7/9/20) – Standstill on What Would Have Been Trade Show Eve
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In previous years, the “Big Board” has served as a guide for what releases by which companies are planned for the IPCPR/PCA Trade Show. It was meant to be a written walk of the trade show floor to find out what the companies would be showcasing. This year, we will take the “Big Board” live […]
Cigar News: Casa Cuevas Announces “Retailer Only Access” Initiative
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With the cancellation of the 2020 PCA Trade Show, Casa Cuevas Cigars has become the latest company to announce its alternative plans to engage with retailers. Today the company announced its “Retailer Only Access” initiative. It’s a special week-long sales effort that will be extended to all retailers beginning July 10th and running through July […]