Several retailers have reported that the Avo 2nd Movement TAA Limited Release have begun to arrive. The Avo 2nd Movement marks the second consecutive year that Avo Cigars has made available an exclusive release to the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA). The name also pays homage to brand ambassador Avo Uvezian’s roots in the music […]
2014 IPCPR Trade Show Preview Part 3: Manufacturer Spotlight
Welcome to our 2014 IPCPR Trade Show Preview. During the next few weeks, we are providing a preview into the cigar industry’s biggest event – the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show that begins on July 19th in Las Vegas, Nevada. During this time, we’ll continue our weekly preview from an industry standpoint. In between, expect lots […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Announces 2014 Golden Band Award Nominees
For the third consecutive year, Davidoff Cigar will be hosting the Golden Band Award Show at the IPCPR Trade Show. The awards program is meant to honor and the company’s best Appointed Merchants that according to Davidoff “truly embody the Davidoff Standard of Excellence”. The Awards Ceremony will be held on the evening of July […]
Cigar Review: Camacho Ecuador
Camacho Ecuador – Toro The Camacho Ecuador is the seventh core line to be released by Camacho Cigars since the company initiated its “Bold Standard” campaign last year. This campaign not only involved rebranding their cigars with a new logo and new packaging, but it also involved line consolidation and blend changes. The company launched […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Nicaragua Line Expands with Diadema Fina and Primeros Line Extensions (Cigar Preview)
Davidoff is planning on introduction several line extensions to its popular Davidoff Nicaragua line. A Diadema Fina frontmark will become the fourth regular production size, and fifth overall to the Davidoff Nicaragua brand. An offshoot of the Davidoff Nicaragua line in the form of mini cigars called Primeros by Davidoff by Nicaragua is also be […]
Cigar News: BG Meyer Co By Camacho Launches, Announces BG Meyer Standard Issue (Cigar Preview)
BG Meyer Standard Issue (Photo Credit Camacho Cigars Facebook Page) It was about twelve months ago, when Camacho announced their major rebranding effort known as the “Bold Standard”. While this involved a revamping of the entire core Camacho portfolio, it also introduced the concept of the “Board of the Bold” consisting of brand ambassadors Matt […]
Cigar News: Davidoff of Geneva 6th Avenue to Become New Flagship Store
Davidoff of Geneva has announced a new flagship store in New York City. The Davidoff of 6th Avenue Store will open its doors later this year at 1390 Avenue of the Americas just south of Central Park. The company had recently shut its location on Columbus Circle in anticipation of this move. If the […]
Cigar News: Room 101 – The Big Payback (Cigar Preview)
Room 101 Cigars has informed retailers of a new line called “The Big Payback”. The Room 101 Big Payback becomes the 14th line to be released by Matt Booth‘s lifestyle brand. The Big Payback will offer a value-priced smoke with three vitolas ranging in price from $4.95 to $6.95. Perhaps more signifiant are two other […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Limited Art Edition Unveiled (Cigar Preview)
Davidoff Limited Art Edition packaging (Photo Credit: Davidoff.com) Davidoff Cigars unveiled its latest limited edition cigar, the Davidoff Limited Art Edition. The cigar will be a Dominican puro perfecto. This release is part of a project in which the company is inviting contemporary artists to create a series of art work for each release. The […]
Cigar News: Camacho Ecuador (Cigar Preview)
Camacho Cigars will be launching a new core line in their portfolio. The Camacho Ecuador is set to be released this month, and derives its name from the Habano Ecuador wrapper that is being used. This cigar will become the seventh core line following the rebranding that took place last June. In a press release, […]