Villiger Cigars’ is releasing a U.S. version of its Villiger de Nicaragua Edición Limitada 2022 blend for the U.S. market. The Villiger de Nicaragua Edición Limitada 2022 first was seen at Intertabac 2022. It was released in the form of a 6 x 52 Toro for the non-U.S. market. Now the blend will be offered […]
Cigar News: Forged Cigar Company to Release Shady Moose
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First, there was Chillin’ Moose, then there was Bull Moose. On March 1st, Forged Cigar Company will release a third installment of the Chillin’ Moose franchise with the Shady Moose. Shady Moose will introduce an Ecuadorian Connecticut-wrapped offering in the Chillin’ Moose series. Shady Moose is a six-country blend highlighted by an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, […]
Cigar News: Santana Cigars Launches with Santana San Andres
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A new company called Santana Cigars is set to launch its debut blend, the Santana San Andres. Formed by Andy Santana, the Santana San Andres is being produced in the Dominican Republic out of Tabacalera William Ventura. Andy Santana’s love for cigars was inspired by his grandfather, Manuel Montero. Montero was a cigar roller in […]
Cigar News: Knuckle Sandwich 55 Limited Edition Cigar Announced
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Espinosa Premium Cigars has announced the second limited edition Knuckle Sandwich Cigar: the Knuckle Sandwich 55. This cigar was made to commemorate Guy Fieri’s 55th birthday and debuted at his birthday party this past weekend. Knuckle Sandwich is the collaboration brand between Fieri and Espinosa Cigars. In a press release, Erik Espinosa commented, “Guy […]
Cigar News: United Cigars Moves Eponymous Line to Parejo and Updates Blend
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United Cigars has announced some major changes to its eponymous flagship line. This includes changing the format from box-pressed to a Parejo (rounded) format. In addition, the blends have been changed highlighted by the incorporation of different ages of Dominican tobaccos. The United line made its debut in a box-pressed format in 2010. While the […]
Cigar News: Oliva Serie V Melanio Double Robusto Parejo to become Casa de Montecristo Exclusive
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Casa de Montecristo has announced it will be offering an exclusive size of the popular Oliva Serie V Melanio line in the form of a 5 x 54 Double Robusto. While the core line of the Serie V Melanio line is box-pressed, the Casa de Montecristo Exclusive will be one of the few times […]
Cigar News: United Cigars Announces E.P. Carrillo Pledge Firecracker
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United Cigars has announced a new installment to its Firecracker Series. This June will see E.P. Carrillo become the latest company to partner with United Cigars on a Firecracker series with the popular E.P. Carrillo Pledge becoming the latest in this limited edition series. The Firecracker is a 3 1/2 x 50 that features a […]
Cigar News: Artesano Del Tobacco El Pulpo Slated for February Release
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Artesano del Tobacco’s long-awaited second blend, El Pulpo is scheduled to begin hitting the stores in mid-February. El Pulpo, which means “The Octopus,” is a project of Artesano del Tobacco’s that has been in the works since 2016. “We wanted a blend that fits people’s palate the way an octopus fits in different shapes, spaces […]
Cigar News: Indiana Ortez Launches Casa de Ortez
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Indiana Ortez has announced she is launching her own company, Casa de Ortez. The new company will release its first brand Primavera this spring. Indiana is the daughter of Omar Ortez and represents the third generation of the Ortez family in the cigar business. The Ortez family has its operations in Condega, Nicaragua and Indiana […]
Cigar News: Punch Rare Corojo Returns for 2023
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The Punch Rare Corojo, a long-time annual release in the General Cigar Company portfolio, is returning for 2023. The line is returning with nine sizes. In previous years, General had introduced a unique size for a particular year, but in this case, the nine sizes are sizes previously released. Pricing is set from $7.19 to […]