The Undercrown Dogma, a box-pressed version of the popular Undercrown Corona ¡Viva! done in conjunction with Cigar Dojo and Smoke Inn, is making a return. Today it was announced the Dogma will return as a part of a sampler package called the Cigar Dojo Ultimate Sampler. The Cigar Dojo Ultimate Sampler will consist of the three blends […]
Cigar News: Camacho Candela Returns
One of the most popular candela releases is making a return. Today, Camacho Cigars announced it is bringing back the Camacho Candela. Like many other candela cigars, the Camacho Candela is returning for a limited production run just in time for the St. Patrick’s Day Holiday. The Camacho Candela was first released in 2007. However, […]
Cigar Review: Davidoff Culebras Limited Edition – Yamasá
In 2017, Davidoff Cigars released two limited extensions to its Davidoff Discovery Pillar (Black) Label series. The first was a series of 6 x 60 line extensions, and the second was a culebra offering featuring three of the Discovery Pillar blends. These blends included Davidoff Nicaragua, Davidoff Escurio, and Davidoff Yamasá blends. A culebra is a group […]
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition 23: A Look at Davidoff Viaje Al Origen
It’s a jam-packed Special Edition #23. For our Big Story, Bear and I talk about our Davidoff Viaje Al Origen visit to the Davidoff operations in the Dominican Republic. Plus we revisit our lab experiment of aging a Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Todos Las Dias cigar; discuss some more of the recent acquisitions in the […]
Cigar News: AVO Announces 2018 Releases for 30 Year Anniversary
In 1988, Avo Uvezian would partner with Henke Kelner to release his own brand of cigars. Now 30 years later, the brand commemorates three decades in the cigar business with a series of releases that includes a new blend, the return of some old favorites, and some special collector’s edition packaging. The releases are planned […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition #23: Tuesday 2/13 9:15pm Eastern, 8:15pm Central
It’s a jam-packed Special Edition #23. For our Big Story, Bear and I talk about our Davidoff Viaje Al Origen visit to the Davidoff operations in the Dominican Republic. Plus we revisit our lab experiment of aging a Todos Las Dias, discuss some more of the recent acquisitions in the cigar industry, and touch on […]
Cigar News: Oettinger Davidoff AG Names Jim Young Chief Commercial Officer
Jim Young, President of Davidoff North America, will take on an expanded role. Today parent company Oettinger Davidoff AG named Young to the newly created position of Chief Commercial Officer. According to Davidoff, the goal will be “to help drive sales excellence and share best practices across all markets.” Young will report to Beat Hauenstein, […]
Cigar Coop Prime Time Special Edition 21: A Conversation with Henke Kelner and Eladio Diaz
Join Coop and Bear as they journey to the Dominican Republic and have a conversation with Davidoff Master Blenders Henke Kelner and Eladio Diaz. Plus we were also joined by Henke’s son Klaas Peter. This is a rare occasion where both Mr. Kelner and Mr. Diaz have been interviewed together, so you won’t want to […]
Cigar News: Oettinger Davidoff AG Announces Series of Executive Management Changes
The management changes at Davidoff continue. Today Davidoff announced changes in a number of its key corporate leadership positions. The primary change is that Edward Simon is now the new leader of Davidoff’s Global Marketing & Innovation job. Simon takes over for Charles Awad, whom Davidoff says is departing the company. Simon is best known […]
2017 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #10: Davidoff – The Master Selection 2016
“While this cigar carries a premium price tag, it certainly delivers an outstanding experience and is worthy of being an ultra-premium cigar.” Wrapper: Dominican Binder: San Vicente Mejorado Filler: Estelí and Condega Visus, Piloto Visus, San Vicente Mejorado Visus and Piloto Mejorado Visus Country of origin: Dominican Republic (Cigars Davidoff) Toro: 6 x 52 […]