La Flor Dominicana President Litto Gomez had an exclusive interview with Emerson’s Cigars and discussed some preliminary plans for two new projects – the Litto Gomez Small Batch No. 5 and a new 64 ring gauge project. A video of the interview was published on the company’s YouTube channel. Gomez expects the Small Batch […]
La Palina Collection – Mr Sam The La Palina Collection Mr. Sam marks the second blend and third overall release in the La Palina Collection. The name Mr. Sam pays homage to Samuel Paley, who was the original founder of La Palina Cigars. Mr. Sam became a nickname that Paley’s factory workers bestowed on him. […]
Sotolongo Cigars, a new company under the Fabricas Unidas umbrella is getting ready to launch their first cigar. The Hechicera will be a Nicaraguan puro that will be launched in four sizes. Information on this new cigar was communicated to retailers earlier this week. Sotolongo Cigars is a partnership between Grace Sotolongo and Christian Eiroa. […]
E-Stunner by E.P. Carrillo At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo introduced its latest regular production offering – the E-Stunner. The E-Stunner marks is probably the company’s most different offering to date. One on hand, its packaging is very different – as it offers a very contemporary look. On the other hand, the sizes […]
Jose Blanco – Cigar Coop Photo The Jose Blanco at Joya de Nicaragua has come to an end. Just one day after a series of executive announcements which curiously did not mention his name, Jose Blanco has confirmed on his Facebook page that he is leaving Joya de Nicaragua. It was on August 31st, 2011 […]
Brun del Re is a cigar company that operates out of Costa Rica. The company has been in business for well over ten years. In addition to making their blends in Costa Rica, they also incorporate Costa Rican tobacco into their multi-national blends. The company is operated by General Manager Carlos Corazza. Over the past […]
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has named Jorge Padron of Padron Cigars and James Young, President of Davidoff North America to its board of directors. In addition, CRA founder Jeff Borysiewicz of Corona Cigar Co.was re-elected as Chairman of the Board. Initial announcements of these appointment were reported by Cigar Aficionado. For Padron, he returns to the board […]
Joya de Nicaragua S.A. today made official some changes to its executive staff. These changes coincide with the company’s 45th anniversary and are aimed at continuing their plan for international expansion. The announcement made official that Juan Ignacio Martinez, the son of Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca has been elected by the Board of Directors as […]
262 Revere Lonsdale The 262 Revere line was launched at the 2012 IPCPR Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. The cigar has proven to be a winner for company president Clint Aaron. 2013 has seen Aaron focus on solidifying the Revere line. It was prior to the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show when Aaron announced he would […]
Kyle Hoover, co-owner of Ezra Zion Cigar Company and CigarFederation.com, announces the launch of a new cigar-themed Christian ministry, Blessed Leaf. “Blessed Leaf is a unique idea, something that has never been done before. It’s a faith community–or in more basic terms–an “online church” for cigar smokers.” noted Hoover. On BlessedLeaf.com, aficionados can create a […]
D’Crosssier Diplomacy Presidential Collection Robusto (Cigar Coop Photo) D’Crossier Cigars is adding new sizes to its D’Crossier Diplomacy Series Presidential Collection. These vitolas were on display at the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. The original D’Crossier Diplomacy Series cigars was available in a four pack sampler consisting of two sizes – with two […]
Lou Rod, Lou Rod Snub Nose Lou Rodriguez, owner of Lou Rodriguez Cigars posted a photo of a new vitola that is coming to the new Lou Rod line of cigars. Like the first vitola announced, this will also be a 60 ring gauge – a 4 1/2 x 60 to be exact. Rodriguez dubbed […]
