Rick Rodriguez’s retirement has lasted ten days. Today Rodriguez confirmed a story on his social media pages published by Cigar Aficionado that he is returning to the cigar industry. Rodriguez, the former CAO Blender and Brand Ambassador, will be teaming up with Gus Martinez, also formerly of General Cigar Company, to launch West Tampa Tobacco Company. […]
Cavalier Genève has announced it is adding an event-exclusive cigar known as “This Blend is Undisclosed.” The name is indicative of the fact that Cavalier Genève is not disclosing any details on the blend. “This Blend is Undisclosed” is being produced in one size – a 6 x 44 vitola and available in ten-count bundles. […]
JRE Tobacco Company is adding a new offering under its Aladino line called Aladino Classic. Information first provided to Cigar Aficionado indicates that the Aladino Classic consists of 100% Honduran tobaccos including a Habano wrapper, Habano fillers, and an Authentic Corojo binder. The cigars will be available in four sizes: Corona (5 x 44), Robusto […]
My Father Cigars’ Flor de Las Antillas brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2022 and the company will be releasing a special limited edition cigar to mark the occasion. Details of the release were first reported by Cigar Aficionado. The Flor de Las Antillas 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2022 is expected to make its […]
Alec Bradley has announced a new sampler called “Taste of the World.” The sampler features eight cigars in the company’s “Chunk” size – a short, thick 4 1/4 x 60 vitola. Each sampler contains four blends and two cigars for each blend. The cigars are expected to ship in late May and be available in […]
Freud Cigar Company has announced it will release a new limited edition cigar called the Agape Limited Edition. The cigar will be produced at Tabacalera Diaz Cabrera, the new factory owned by Eladio Diaz. The cigars are expected to start shipping after the PCA Trade Show. An initial announcement of the Agape Limited Edition was […]
Luxury Cigar Club has announced the first release of its new Luxury Cigar Club Exclusives line. It’s a collaboration done with Room101 Cigars produced at the Joya de Nicaragua factory known as Cherubs by Room101. Cherubs are limited edition cigars that are associated with the Johnny Tobacconaut storyline, a project that is also an exclusive […]
Today (May 5, 2022) J.C. Newman Cigar Company celebrates its 127th anniversary in business. Coinciding with this milestone, J.C. Newman Cigar Company has announced a cigar that will only be available at the El Reloj factory in Tampa, Florida, the Cuesta-Rey No. 95 Cameroon. It’s a re-creation of the Cuesta-Rey No. 95 sold by J.C. […]
Vintage Cigar Distributors, makers of the 7-20-4 brand has announced the 7-20-4 Hustler Five & Dime Series is beginning to ship. The 7-20-4 Hustler Five & Dime was showcased at the 2021 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show and was made exclusively to PCA retailers. The “Five & Dime” name was chosen by Kurt Kendall, the […]
For the fourth time in five years, Crowned Heads is bringing back the Le Carême Belicosos Finos limited edition cigar. The Le Carême Belicosos Finos is a 5 1/2 x 52 belicoso based on one of the iconic sizes found in the Cuban market. While the regular production line of Le Carême is box-pressed, the […]
