Carlo Motti(Photo Credit: Oettinger Davidoff AG) Oettinger Davidoff AG has named Italian-born Carlo Motti as its Senior Vice President of Omni-Retail. Motti has spent his entire career in the retail segment and now is poised to head up the all-import Omni-Retail segment. Motti’s appointment will be effective on May 1st. With Davidoff’s increased focus on […]
When we got word of what was planned for the 2015 edition of the Southern Cigar Festival, we knew there was something very special about this event. The combination of a world class venue, the best of the best of the cigar industry, and a host of amenities providing true southern hospitality easily put this […]
Senor Andre’s Chicharrones Spicy Senor Andre’s Chicharrones Spicy is one of three blends that make up Viaje’s new Senor Andre’s Chicharrones line. Viaje is a company that has become known not only for its small batch production model, but its seasonal releases. Although Viaje founder Andre Farkas told us it coincidentally worked out this way, Senor Andre’s […]
In a move to no doubt bolster their presence in the Asian Market, Swisher Internatonal and Drew Estate Tobacco Company have named Asia Marketing Services (AMS) as an Independent Sales Representative for the Asian domestic and duty-free market. AMS is a company based in Taipei, Taiwan and is headed up by Hans Rijfkogel. The […]
Saga Golden Age Toro Saga Cigars is a new brand that was launched by the Reyes family at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show. Many know of the Reyes family through Augusto Reyes Sr, a very well-respected sixth generation cigar maker in the Dominican Republic. The Reyes family has been involved in the tobacco growing and […]
Inca Cigars is a company that produces Peruvian puros (100% Peruvian tobacco) made in Peru. The company originally launched to the United Kingdom, but now Inca Cigars is setting its sights Internationally with a focus on the U.S. market. Plans are now underway to roll out its new Peruvian puro, the Inca – Secret Blend. […]
LUJ Morpheus Anniversary #4 Maduro Box Pressed The LUJ Morpheus Anniversary #4 is one of the foundation lines of small batch cigar maker LUJ Cigars. LUJ Cigars has established a foothold in the midwest, especially in the Chicago, Illinois area. The company is one to keep on the radar as they plan on going into […]
A. Turrent Cigars has announced that Casa Turrent, a cigar that has previously only been made available in select markets will be heading for a more widespread release in the U.S. and Europe. In addition, the company has announced it will be handling their own distribution. Plans are for the Casa Turrent to make its […]
The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we […]
Davidoff of Geneva is setting their sights on Brazil. Yesterday the company announced some details to Cigar Aficionado on plans to launch a brand with the country of Brazil in mind. The cigar is unnamed, but the cigar will contain a hefty portion of Brazilian tobacco, and incorporate Brazil the country into the theme of […]
