To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Hoyo de Monterrey brand, General Cigar has announced a new limited edition cigar called the Hoyo de Monterrey Edicion de Cumpleanos 150. The cigar will make its debut at retail shops on April 1st. It marks the first release under the Hoyo de Monterrey brand since 2010’s Hoyo de […]
Cigar News: JM Nicaraguan Corojo
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JM Tobacco will be adding a third wrapper option to its JM Nicaraguan line. The company has announced plans to add the JM Nicaraguan Corojo. The Corojo will join the JM Nicaraguan Sumatra and JM Nicaragua Maduro. An August, 2015 timeframe is targeted for the release of the JM Nicaraguan Corojo. “Our new line extension […]
Cigar News: Charlie Toraño Capitva Arrives
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Charlie Torano Capitva Churchill Former Torano Family Cigars President Charlie Torano had to wait a little longer, but the cigar bearing his name has finally made it to market. Several retailers have been informed that they have received shipment of Torano’s eponymous named cigar, the Charlie Torano Capitva. This marks the first significant release of a Torano product since General […]
Cigar Review: 1875 by Romeo y Julieta Tres
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1875 by Romeo y Julieta Tres At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Altadis USA launched two new lines. These lines were to two of Altadis’ iconic brands – Montecristo and Altadis. For Montecristo, Altadis launched Espada by Montecristo, a Nicaraguan puro that was intended to be a more premium offering. As for […]
Cigar News: Florida ABT Agents Shut Down Counterfeiters of General Cigar Products
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General Cigar Company is reporting that teams of special agents from the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (“ABT”) conducted a series of raids and arrests throughout Florida relating to the manufacture, distribution and sale of counterfeit versions of General’s products. In a press release by the company, the company says the ABT has […]
Cigar Review: Cubanacan Habano Rothschild
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Cubanacan Habano Rothschild The Cubanacan Habano is one of three blends under the eponymous line made by Cubanacan Cigars. Over the past couple of years, Cubanacan Cigars has been building a name for themselves . Last year, the company streamlined its portfolio to focus on four brands – Cubanacan, Mederos, Soneros, and HR. The Cubanacan […]
Cigar News: Lost & Found Le Pigeon
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Lost & Found Cigars, the venture partnered by Tony Bellatto of La Barba Cigars and both Robert Caldwell and Jaclyn Sears of Caldwell Cigar Company has announced a second batch of cigars. One of those cigars is the Lost & Found Le Pigeon. It is expected to reach a limited set of retailers in […]
Cigar News: Lost & Found Spam Artist
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Lost & Found Cigars, the venture partnered by Tony Bellatto of La Barba Cigars and both Robert Caldwell and Jaclyn Sears of Caldwell Cigar Company has announced a second batch of cigars. One of those cigars is the Lost & Found Spam Artist. It is expected to reach a limited set of retailers in […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces New Packaging and Price Reduction for Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas
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Drew Estate Tobacco Company has announced its Liga Privada Unico Serie Papas Fritas will now be offered in new 50 count boxes. The news boxes will replace the 4 count tin / 28 count boxes that the Papas Fritas line has been offered on. The new packaging has resulted in a price decrease from $6.40 SRP […]
Cigar News: Lost & Found Pepper Cream Chocolate Crush
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Lost & Found Cigars, the venture partnered by Tony Bellatto of La Barba Cigars and both Robert Caldwell and Jaclyn Sears of Caldwell Cigar Company has announced a second batch of cigars. One of those cigars is the Lost & Pepper Cream Chocolate Crush. It is expected to reach a limited set of retailers […]