The Cohiba Talismán Limited Edition 2017, a cigar that was first announced earlier this year at the XIX Habanos Festival in Cuba, made its worldwide debut last month. The cigar was officially launched at a November 7th event held at the Corinthia Hotel in London, England. The Cohiba Talisman is a 6 x 54 vitola. […]
Cigar News: Camp Camacho to Return in 2018
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Camp Camacho is back. After a near ten year hiatus, Camacho Cigars has announced it is bringing back its factory tour program to consumers. The company has opened a new guest house adjacent to its recently opened Diadema Cigars de Honduras S.A. in Danlí, Honduras. Camacho Cigars has established a new four-day, three-night program that […]
Cigar News: One-of-a Kind Humidor by Daniel Marshall Was Among Auction Items at Gala for the Global Ocean
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A one-of-a-kind HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco Humidor crafted by Daniel Marshall and containing special edition Daniel Marshall cigars was among the auction items supporting the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Gala for the Global Ocean, September 28, 2017 in Monte Carlo. The auction raised over $14 million to support the Foundation’s initiatives […]
Cigar News: New Look E.P. Carrillo Elencos to Have Official Launch in Miami
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo officially showcased the return of the E.P. Carrillo Elencos. This Thursday, E.P. Carrillo Elencos will have an official launch at a small intimate event held at E.P. Carrillo’s EPC Cigar Lounge located in Little Havana, Miami. The launch will take place at a private ten-person blending seminar hosted […]
Cigar News: General Cigar Honors Benji Menendez at 2017 IPCPR; Plans Event Series
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While he retired from a day-to-day role at General Cigar Company over three years ago, Benji Menendez is still very much a part of the General Cigar family. At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company held a private reception to honor Menendez for his 60+ years of service in the cigar industry. “Our […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces Louisiana Barn Smoker
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Drew Estate has officially announced details on its inaugural Louisiana Barn Smoker event. The event will take place at L.A. Poche at 6066 LA-44 in Convent, Louisiana on Saturday, November 4th from 10am to 5pm. The Barn Smoker concept is an event unique to Drew Estate. It allows the consumer to go on-site to learn […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Golden Band Award Winners Announced.
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There wasn’t a black tie gala, but that didn’t stop Davidoff from giving out its 2017 Golden Band Awards. This year, the awards were given out at a private ceremony held at the Davidoff booth at this year’s Trade Show. The awards program is meant to honor the company’s best Appointed Merchants that, according to Davidoff “truly embody […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Golden Band Awards 2017 Nominees Announced
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Davidoff has announced its 2017 Golden Band Award nominations. The awards program is meant to honor the company’s best Appointed Merchants who, according to Davidoff “truly embody the Davidoff Standard of Excellence”. There have been a couple of changes implemented this year. First up, the awards will be presented on the IPCPR Trade Show floor on […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Announces 2017 Connecticut Barn Smoker
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Drew Estate has announced the next scheduled event of the 2017 Barn Smoker Program: the Connecticut Barn Smoker on August 12th, 2017. The Barn Smoker concept is an event unique to Drew Estate. It allows the consumer to go on site to learn about how tobacco is grown and processed by the people who do […]
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 […]