When it comes to anniversary years in the cigar industry, Altadis U.S.A was in a more unique situation than most companies in that it was celebrating three major anniversaries: H. Upmann’s 175th anniversary, Trinidad’s 50th anniversary, and the 50th anniversary of Tabacalera de Garcia, the largest cigar factory in the world. While it’s no secret […]
Cigar Review: VegaFina Gran Reserva 2019 (Toro)
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Buy Multiples, Imperial Tobacco Group, Review, VegaFina
In 2018, the VegaFina brand celebrated its 20th anniversary and released a special limited edition cigar with the VegaFina Gran Reserva 20 Aniversario. VegaFina is a brand that is under Imperial Tobacco’s Tabacalera S.A. group. It is a brand that is sold in the U.S. market under Altadis U.S.A. While VegaFina might not be as […]
Cigar News: VegaFina 1998 Released
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Tabacalera S.A. has announced a new release under its VegaFina brand known as the VegaFina 1998. The VegaFina 1998 pays homage to the year the VegaFina brand was created. The cigar itself features tobaccos aged for three years. Components of the blend include an Ecuadorian wrapper, Indonesian binder and fillers from Nicaragua, Colombia, and the Dominican […]
Cigar News: VegaFina Gran Reserva 2019 Released
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Altadis, News, VegaFina
VegaFina has announced the release of its second Gran Reserva offering, the VegaFina Gran Reserva 2019. The VegaFina Gran Reserva line first made its debut in 2018 with the VegaFina Gran Reserva 20 Aniversario. This was a limited edition offering that commemorated 20 years of the VegaFina brand, The blend consists of an Ecuadorian Habano […]
Prime Time Episode 90: Eddy Guerra, Altadis U.S.A.
William Cooper Podcast No Comments Altadis, Developing Palates, H. Upmann, Henry Clay, Montecristo, Onyx, Podcast, Prime Time Show, Romeo y Julieta, Tabacalera USA, VegaFina
Eddy Guerra, Senior Brand Manager at Altadis U.S.A. makes his Prime Time debut on Episode 90. Many know Altadis U.S.A. for having some of the most iconic brands in the world, and tonight we will talk to Eddy about these brands and so much more. Our Debonaire Ideal segment discusses classic video games and in […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #3: VegaFina Añejado 7 Años Robusto Extra Pigtail
William Cooper Cigar of the Year No Comments 2018 Cigar of the Year, Altadis, VegaFina
Note: The Cigar of the Year Countdown will not publish on Sunday January 6, 2019. There will still be regular daily content to enjoy on that day. The countdown resumes on Monday January 7th 2019 with the announcements of the #1 and #2 Cigar of the Year selections. “This cigar is a home run for […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on Altadis U.S.A. at the 2018 IPCPR
William Cooper Feature Story, IPCPR 2018 No Comments Aging Room Cigars, Altadis, Boutique Blends Cigars, Feature Story, H. Upmann, Henry Clay, IPCPR 2018, Montecristo, Onyx, Romeo y Julieta, Tabacalera USA, Trinidad, VegaFina
Every year, Altadis U.S.A. is one of the “must see” booths at IPCPR, and 2018 was no exception. This year we saw Altadis have a larger booth than seen in the previous few IPCPR Trade Shows. There was an additional energy and excitement this year’s Altadis booth. Not only did they have plenty of product […]
Cigar Review: VegaFina Añejado 7 Años Robusto Extra Pigtail
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Altadis, Fight Chuck Norris for Them, Review, Tabacalera USA, VegaFina
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. showed off a cigar under its VegaFina brand known as the VegaFina Añejado 7 Años Robusto Extra Pigtail. VegaFina is one of many brands in Altadis U.S.A.’s portfolio. When it comes to the VegaFina brand, while it is seen in the U.S. market, it has been one that […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on Altadis U.S.A. at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
William Cooper Feature Story, IPCPR 2017 No Comments Altadis, Boutique Blends Cigars, Feature Story, Gispert, H. Upmann, IPCPR 2017, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Saint Luis Rey, Tabacalera USA, VegaFina
2017 has been a big year for Altadis U.S.A. The two big stories heading into this year’s trade show were the ever-strengthening partnership with AJ Fernandez and the new distribution agreement with Boutique Blends Cigars that has also added Rafael Nodal to the team. Add to the mix, the ever-expanding footprint of Casa de Montecristo lounges by […]
Cigar News: VegaFina Añejado 7 Años Robusto Extra Launched for U.S. Market at 2017 IPCPR
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2017 No Comments 2017 Preview, Altadis, IPCPR 2017, News, Tabacalera USA, Toraño, VegaFina
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. officially launched a limited edition cigar known as the VegaFina Añejado 7 Años Robusto Extra. This is a cigar that originally got a launch in Europe, but got its official launch at this year’s trade show. The VegaFina Añejado 7 Años Robusto Extra features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Indonesian binder, and […]