CLE Cigar Company has formally announced its second cigar branded with the EIROA name. The EIROA CBT will introduce a maduro offering to the EIROA line. This release had been expected for several weeks as it was first noted in our 5/24/14 Cigar Industry Report. The name CBT is significant because it stands for […]
Last week we reported that Robbie Streitz was named the new National Sales Manager at A.J. Fernandez Cigars. Streitz was previously with Esteban Carreras Cigars. Today the company issued a formal press release announcing the appointment and providing some additional context around the appointment as well as some information on Streitz’s background. The following is […]
Recluse Amadeus Toro by Iconic Leaf Cigar Company The Recluse Amadeus is the soon to be released third line by Iconic Leaf Cigar Company. For this cigar Iconic Leaf introduces its first Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper offering into the line. At the same time, the company stayed true to their roots by making a box-press […]
Ted’s Cigars once again is teaming up with Boston Brewing Company’s Samuel Adams brand to introduce its second collaboration for a seasoned cigar. The Samuel Adams Brewlywed Ale Seasoned Cigar is based on the annual limited release beer. The cigar will be released on June 16th. The Brewlywed Ale is a one day limited release that […]
Warped Cigars will introduce their second Miami line, La Colmena at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show in July. La Colmena (which translates to “The Beehive”) will be rolled at the El Titan de Bronze factory in Little Havana under the supervision of factory owner Sandy Cobas. According to Warped Cigars, La Colmena’s inspiration was drawn […]
La Colonia Miami Robusto Extra A few weeks ago, we broke news of the launch of the inaugural line of La Colonia Cigars called the La Colonia Miami. This project is a collaboration being done with the Casa Fernandez / Tabacalera Tropical factory located in Miami, Florida. It was blended by famed blender Arsenio Ramos […]
Emmy Award winner, and Golden Globe nominee Armand Assante in person appeared at a cigar event on May 31st hosted by Casa de Puros in Lake Forest, Illinois. Th event featured Assante’s Ora Vivo Cigars as well as food and liquor tastings. A portion of the proceeds went toward the Wounded Warrior Project. The Ora […]
Epicurean Cigars has made several announcements over the past few days in regards to their 2014. Among the releases are the plans for the Epicurean Carnavale, the Santeria Mojo, and an upcoming project called the Southern Railroad. Back last October, we broke news on the Epicurean Carnavale. The company is saying the Carnavale is being […]
A.J. Fernandez Cigars will be launching a new cigar called “New World”. The cigar will be showcased as a part of Cigar Dave’s “Smoke on the Water II” event on August 16, 2014 in Grand Island, New York (Buffalo area). No specific details on the blend or sizes of the line have been disclosed […]
Elogio Robusto Especial Limitada At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, boutique cigar-maker Elogio Cigars launched two limited edition cigars. One of those limited cigars was the Elogio Robusto Especial Limitada. This blend is based off a prior limited edition release, the Elogio Limitada Salomon. The profile of the Robusto Especial Limitada was described as […]
