At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Atladis USA resurrected its Juan Lopez line of cigars. This was a line that Altadis had acquired the U.S. naming rights for about ten years ago – and it is a well-known brand in Cuba. The line had been discontinued some time ago. The new Juan […]
Cigar Preview: Montecristo Connoisseur Edition Collection
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Montecristo Connoisseur Edition Collection At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, sampler packs seemed to be the rage of the trade show. Altadis USA was no exception here as they showcased a sampler pack of its four regional Montecristo Connoisseur collections. The sampler pack will be a limited edition collection consisting of two cigars each […]
Cigar Preview: Monte by Montecristo (Altadis USA)
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At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Altadis USA formally unveiled its latest addition to the Montecristo family – the Monte. Altadis describes the Monte as full-bodied with hints of cinnamon, sweet caramel, and coffee. The cigar is being launched in three vitolas and will be packaged 16 per box. Altadis is […]
Cigar Preview: H. Upmann Legacy 6 x 60
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Altadis USA will launch a fourth size in its H. Upmann Legacy series. This will add a 6 x 60 vitola to the line. The Announcement was made at Cigar Dave’s annual “Charlotte Invasion” live broadcast event on June 1, 2013 hosted by Tinder Box of the Carolinas at the Ballantyne Resort in Charlotte, North Carolina. […]
Cigar Review: Saint Luis Rey SLR Gen² by Altadis USA
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Saint Luis Rey SLR Gen² (Toro) The SLR Gen² is a new addition to the Saint Luis Rey brand by Altadis USA. This marks the seventh brand in the Altadis USA to bring in a more contemporary / boutique-esque cigar into its line as the SLR Gen² fills that role for Saint Luis Rey. One of […]
Press Release: Altadis USA Announces SLR Gen2
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As Altadis USA, we are once again proud to announce a new launch: Introducing a Modern, Bold and Unique brand in the US Market: SLR Gen2 Saint Luis Rey is one of the well-known and trusted heritage brands in the US Market. Originated in Cuba after WW2, and was named after the town of San […]
Cigar Preview: Romeo Bocados by Romeo y Julieta
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Romeo Bocados by Romeo y Julieta Quietly, a fifth vitola in the Romeo y Julieta’s Romeo line has begun to surface at retailers. This vitola adds a 5 x 44 corona size offering in the Romeo blend and is known as the Romeo Bocados. The Romeo line made its debut in 2012. The new Romeo […]
News: Altadis USA to Launch Montecristo Chicago Connoisseur Edition in April
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Altadis USA is launching their fourth regional blend as as part of their Montecristo line, the Montecristo Chicago Edition. Illinois retailer, Casa de Montecristo – located just outside of Chicago, Illinois has announced an April 11th launch party for the Montecristo Chicago Connoisseur Edition. If this falls in line with the other three regional releases, […]
News: H. Upmann Legacy Vitola to be Launched in Charlotte
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Altadis USA is planning a new vitola to add to its recently released H. Upmann Legacy line. The new size will be launched at Cigar Dave’s annual “Charlotte Invasion” live broadcast event on June 1, 2013 hosted by Tinder Box of the Carolinas at the Ballantyne Resort in Charlotte, North Carolina. The details of […]
Press Release: Introducing the Modern Legacy – H.Upmann Legacy
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The following is the official press announcement on the H. Upmann Legacy. For additional information, please refer to our full review of the H. Upmann Legacy. Altadis USA, once again, is proud to announce the new launch ‘H. Upmann Legacy’ – Experience the Modern Legacy! Ever since 1844, cigar lovers have been enjoying H. Upmann cigars, […]