Crowned Heads has announced the Wabash Cannonball as an exclusive release to Casa de Montecristo Nashville. It’s a cigar that gives Crowned Heads the opportunity to pay homage to the city of Nashville, Tennessee – home of the headquarters for Crowned Heads. The name Wabash Cannonball refers to a steel rollercoaster that was a part […]
In previous years, the “Big Board” has served as a guide to what releases companies have 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 have taken the “Big Board” live for our […]
Back in 2018, Alec and Bradley Rubin, the sons of Alec Bradley founder Alan Rubin launched their own label as a part of the Alec Bradley portfolio appropriately titled Alec & Bradley. When the Rubin brothers informed Alan they wanted to take the next step in developing a brand, Alan agreed to do it. There […]
Bugatti Group, the accessories company that is based in Sunrise, Florida, has reported a major burglary at its company headquarters during the weekend of August 29-30, 2020. The theft included thousands of Bugatti Torch Lighters and Butane. Bugatti Group is asking the cigar community for support during this time. It is asking customers to buy […]
2019 was a big year for Altadis USA. The company had two brands celebrating major milestones as H. Upmann was celebrating its 175th Anniversary, and Trinidad was celebrating its 50th anniversary. Both milestones saw signature releases with the H. Upmann 175th Anniversary and the Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 1. There was another milestone Altadis USA was celebrating and […]
Michael Giannini is out as General Manager of Ventura Cigar Company. According to a report by Cigar Aficionado, Giannini is no longer with the company as a part of a larger corporate restructuring at Kretek International. The report says Ventura Cigar Company will no longer operate as a stand-alone business unit within Kretek International. Ventura […]
Over the years, United Cigars’ Firecracker Series has become one of the more popular limited edition series in the industry. The Firecracker is a 3 1/2 x 50 vitola featuring a long fuse resembling a firecracker. The series has seen nine manufacturers selected to make the cigar. Over the years, the series gained notoriety as […]
Protocol Cigars has formally released The Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit. Keeping with the company’s law enforcement theme, the Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit is done to honor those that protect the world from cybercriminals. The cigar was first announced on our Virtual Trade Show held on July 23, 2020. This is the first new addition to […]
Boutique Blends Cigars has announced a line extension to its Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua line. This November, a 52 x 6 1/2 figurado will be introduced to the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua line known as the Impromptu. Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua is a collaboration between Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez. Last year, the Maestro size […]
Toscano Cigars is a brand of cigars produced by Italy’s Manifatture Sigaro Toscano. Distribution is handled in the U.S. by Miami Cigar and Company. Toscano is known for its fire-cured cigars featuring Italian and U.S. tobaccos rolled in a conical perfecto shape. In previous years, Toscano was a part of the Miami Cigar and Company […]
For Prime Time Jukebox Episode 17, we pay homage to the late, great Little Richard. Bear Duplisea, host of Prime Time Special Edition and #ElOsoFumarTakes joins us as our guest. Bear brings his knowledge of history as we look back at the career – and the music of Little Richard. This show will debut on […]
When 2017 kicked off, it was a big year of change for Matt Booth and Room101 Cigars. At the time, Booth had split his production and distribution from Davidoff and was planning on taking a hiatus from the premium cigar industry. A few months later, as the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show came around, Matt Booth […]
