At the end of this month, Altadis USA will release a special limited edition offshoot under its H. Upmann by AJ Fernandez. The cigar is called H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez Finca La Lilia 2009. While it features the same components as the regular production H. Upmann Nicaragua by AJ Fernandez line, Finca La […]
Cigar News: Eddy Guerra Resigns from Altadis U.S.A.
Eddy Guerra, who served as a Senior Brand Manager at Altadis U.S.A. has announced he is leaving the company. In a statement published on his social media channels, Guerra commented: [themify_box ] I just wanted to formally announce, that I have resigned from my position as Sr. Brand Manager at Altadis U.S.A. I would […]
Cigar News: Altadis USA to Introduce Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua
One can say that 2019 has been a quiet year for Romeo y Julieta at Altadis USA, but that is going to change this fall as the brand is going to unveil its Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua project. The Romeo y Julieta 1875 Connecticut Nicaragua is a groundbreaking project that incorporates a Connecticut […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann 175th Anniversary Cigar Heading to Retailers
Altadis U.S.A. has announced the H. Upmann 175th Anniversary cigar, a project that commemorates 175 years of the H. Upmann brand is now heading to stores. It’s a cigar that was launched at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. The H. Upmann 175th Anniversary cigar was produced for Altadis by AJ Fernandez, who has been […]
IPCPR 2019 Spotlight: Altadis U.S.A.
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 […]
Prime Time Episode 105: Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA & Boutique Blends
On Episode 105 Rafael Nodal makes his Prime Time debut! As many know Rafael wears two hats in the cigar industry – co-founder of Boutique Blends Cigars and now as Tabacalera USA’s (including Altadis U.S.A.’s) Director of Product Capability. We’ll take a look at this unique dual-role and how this came about. Plus we’ll talk […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 105 – Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA & Boutique Blends
Tonight on Episode 105 Rafael Nodal makes his Prime Time debut! As many know Rafael wears two hats in the cigar industry – co-founder of Boutique Blends Cigars and now as Tabacalera USA’s (including Altadis U.S.A.’s) Director of Product Capability. We’ll take a look at this unique dual-role and how this came about. Plus […]
Cigar News: Montecristo Cincuenta Showcased at 2019 IPCPR
Prior to the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. announced it was releasing a cigar to celebrate 50 years of the Tabacalera de Garcia family under the Montecristo brand known as Cincuenta. At the Trade Show itself, the Montecristo Cincuenta was center stage. To commemorate the occasion, Altadis turned to Elle Bleu to create a […]
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Head Rob Norris Moves to Fontem Ventures
Tabacalera USA has announced that Rob Norris, head of Altadis U.S.A. has accepted a transfer to Fontem Ventures as General Manager of Canada. Altadis U.S.A. is a unit of Tabacalera USA, Imperial Brands’ premium cigar division in the United States. Norris had served as Altadis U.S.A.’s head since 2017. Fontem Ventures is another separate Imperial […]
Cigar News: H. Upmann 175th Anniversary to Debut at 2019 IPCPR
With 2019 marking 175 years of the H. Upmann brand, Altadis U.S.A. has announced a special commemorative limited cigar appropriately called the H. Upmann 175th Anniversary. The cigar will make its debut at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas. This cigar has its origins back in Cuba. German banker Herman Upmann had moved […]