Last November Joya de Nicaragua announced it was repackaging one of its oldest brands, the Joya de Nicaragua Clasico. The change was made to coincide with Joya de Nicaragua’s 50th anniversary. Now comes word that the Clasico will be an exclusive offering to the Casa de Montecristo and JR Cigar retail outlets. The cigar features […]
Cigar News: Luis Miguel Torres to Head Casa de Montecristo
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Luis Miguel Torres has been named head of Casa de Montecristo, the premium cigar retail arm of Tabacalera USA and its parent company Imperial Brands. He replaces Steve Lochan, who departed Casa de Montecristo back in April. Torres comes to Casa de Montecristo with twenty years experience in the cigar and retail industries. The past three […]
Cigar Review: 1502 Serious Cigars Edition
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The 1502 Serious Cigars Edition is a limited edition project that comes from Enrique Sanchez Icaza of 1502 Cigars. It is a shop exclusive cigar that is being launched on May 14, 2018, at Serious Cigars, a chain of retailers under the Casa de Montecristo umbrella. 1502 Cigars gets its name from the year that […]
Cigar News: Casa de Montecristo Lounge to Open in Hallandale, Florida
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Tabacalera USA continues to expand the nationwide program of its Casa de Montecristo lounges. Today a partnership was announced between Casa de Montecristo and Mancave Cigar LLC to open up a new Casa de Montecristo by Mancave lounge this April in Hallandale, Florida. This store will become the 28th Casa de Montecristo owner or licensed […]
Cigar News: Casa de Montecristo Acquires Tampa Humidor
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Casa de Montecristo, the retail arm of Tabacalera USA has announced it has acquired Florida-based Tampa Humidor. The acquisition includes the current Tampa Humidor location as well as a planned second location this Spring. The relationship with Tampa Humidor started last year when Casa de Montecristo announced it was partnering with Tampa Humidor to open […]
Cigar News: Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-4 Returns to Casa de Montecristo for Halloween
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The Liga Privada Unico Serie UF-4, one of the most limited Liga Privada cigars by Drew Estate, is returning in its annual release. As in previous years, the UF-4 will be released to coincide with Countryside, Illinois-based retailer Casa de Montecristo’s annual Halloween party on October 26. Since its inception in 2010, the Liga Privada […]
Cigar News: Casa de Montecristo Expands into Arizona and Florida
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Casa de Montecristo, News, Places, Tabacalera USA
Casa de Montecristo, the retail operation under Tabacalera USA, has announced it is adding premium cigar and retail stores in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area and Boca Raton, Florida. Today it was announced it has entered into a naming rights agreement with the four stores of Churchill’s Fine Cigars located in the Phoenix area. Casa de Montecristo also […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Launches Undercrown Maduro and Herrera Esteli Cuadrado as Exclusive to Casa de Montecristo and JR Cigar
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Two new 6 1/2 x 44 box pressed versions of Drew Estate’s Undercrown Maduro and Herrera Esteli have become shop exclusives to Casa de Montecristo and JR Cigar retailers. These cigars are officially dubbed “Cuadrado” and are currently available. In a press release announcing the Undercrown Maduro Cuadrado and Herrera Esteli Cuadrado, Drew Estate Master […]
Cigar News: Casa de Montecristo Opens Premium Cigar Lounge in Nashville
Lisa Cooper Cigar News No Comments Casa de Montecristo, News, Places, Tabacalera USA
On May 11, 2017, Casa de Montecristo opened its 7th Casa de Montecristo premium cigar lounge, this time in Nashville, TN. Opening celebration events are planned for July 21 and 22 at the lounge at 600 Ninth Avenue. Happenings include music by a local DJ, product tasting, premium liquor, raffles and premium goodie bags. VIP celebrities […]
Cigar News: Casa de Montecristo Opens New Premium Cigar Lounge in Austin
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Tabacalera USA has opened the doors on its new Austin, Texas Casa de Montecristo lounge and retail store. Come June 16 and 17, the new location will have its formal launch with a series of special events to commemorate the occasion. Back in February, Tabacalera USA announced Austin, Texas would become home to a Casa de Montecristo lounge. The new Casa de […]