At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, Cubanacan Cigars will debut a new toro-sized line extension to its Cubanacan branded lines. The Cubanacan Connecticut, Cubanacan Habano, and the Cubanacan Maduro will each receive a 6 x 50 Toro in its lineup. The addition becomes the first line extension to the Cubanacan branded line since the Cubanacan […]
Cigar News: Cubanacan Cigars Plans Full Launch of Mederos at 2015 IPCPR Trade Show
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At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show in New Orleans, Cubanacan Cigars will unveil a national launch of its Mederos cigar brand. The Mederos brand has been one in the company’s portfolio for five years. During this time it has enjoyed a small following. The company now has plans to take the brand to the next level. […]
Cigar News: Hirochi Robaina Leaves Cubanacan, Joins La Palina Cigars
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Cubanacan, HR, IPCPR 2015, La Palina, News, People
As we approach the final week heading into the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, a name who made a splash at last year’s IPCPR Trade Show is on the move. La Palina Cigars has announced that acclaimed cigar grower / cigar maker Hirochi Robaina is joining its team. In parallel, Robaina has told Cigar Aficionado he […]
Feature Story: Catching Up with Nate McIntyre of Cubanacan Cigars at the Southern Cigar Festival
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Nate McIntyre is a true cigar industry veteran. After a stint at House of Emilio where at its peak he served as the National Sales Manager handling distribution for nine different brands, McIntyre made the move to Cubanacan Cigars as the Eastern U.S. Sales Manager. Cubanacan faced the challenge of trying to solidify its footprint of […]
Cigar Review: Cubanacan Habano Rothschild
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Cubanacan Habano Rothschild The Cubanacan Habano is one of three blends under the eponymous line made by Cubanacan Cigars. Over the past couple of years, Cubanacan Cigars has been building a name for themselves . Last year, the company streamlined its portfolio to focus on four brands – Cubanacan, Mederos, Soneros, and HR. The Cubanacan […]
Cigar Review: Cubanacan Soneros Maduro Corona Gorda
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Cubanacan Soneros Maduro Corona Gorda The Soneros Maduro Corona Gorda is one of five vitolas that are a part of Cubanacan Cigars’ Soneros line. Soneros made its debut at the 2013 IPCPR Trade show. The Soneros line is blended by Cubanacan’s Master Blender Omar Gonzalez-Aleman. Prior to coming to Cubanacan, Gonzalez managed the La Corona factory in […]
Cigar Review: Cubanacan HR Sublime
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Cubanacan HR Sublime The Cubanacan HR is a new brand that has been launched by Nicaraguan cigar manufacturer Cubanacan Cigars. 2014 has been a year of transformation for Cubanacan cigars. Earlier this year the company also streamlined its portfolio to focus on their existing Cubanacan, Soneros, and Mederos brands. The new HR brand was announced shortly […]
Feature Story: Hirochi Robaina and Cubanacan Cigars at the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show
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Hiroshi Robaina, 2014 IPCPR Trade Show In 2014, Cubanacan Cigars has been undergoing a transformation. Earlier this year, the company streamlined their portfolio around three brands – Cubanacan, Mederos, and Soneros. Meanwhile the company has also embraced its heritage and is looking forward to the future. Prior to the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, it was […]
Cigar News: Nathan McIntyre Resigns from House of Emilio as National Director of Sales; Joins Cubanacan Cigars
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Nathan McIntyre who helped House of Emilio grow from a single boutique to a nine company distribution arm has announced he is resigning as National Director of Sales and leaving the company. McIntyre will be staying in the industry as he will be joining Cubanacan Cigars as the Eastern U.S. Sales Manager. The following statement […]
Cigar News: Cubanacan Cigars Adds HR Blend by Hirochi Robaina (Cigar Preview)
William Cooper Cigar News, Uncategorized 2 Comments 2014 Preview, Cubanacan, HR, IPCPR 2014, News
Cubanacan Cigars will be launching a new cigar with the initials of familiar name. The HR blend represents the initials of Hirochi Robaina, who is the grandson of the late Don Alejandro Robaina. The brand will pay homage to the Robaina family and Hirochi will be partnering on the cigar with Cubanacan. The first HR […]