Each year on the eve of the opening of the IPCPR Trade Show and Convention, an opening night reception is held. In 2017, General Cigar Company was the host of the event. General Cigar not only put on a gala opening reception, but used the event to launch two new products under its Macanudo Inspirado […]
Today General Cigar Company has announced a new cigar line known as Diesel Whiskey Row. It’s not only the latest General Cigar to be blended by AJ Fernandez, it’s a project being done in partnership with Rabbit Hole Distilling out of Louisville Kentucky. This is a newer distillery based out of Louisville, Kentucky that produces […]
Back in 1968, Edgar Cullman Sr.’s General Cigar Company purchased a factory in Kingston, Jamaica called Temple Hall. At the time the factory owned and produced a small brand called Macanudo. Under Cullman’s leadership, Macanudo became one of the largest cigar brands in the world. While General Cigar is now owned by Scandinavian Tobacco Group […]
For the first time, CAO Cigars will be a part of the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series. This past week, General Cigar Company introduced the CAO Estelí as its offering for the 2018 TAA Exclusive Series at the organization’s annual convention held April 29 through May 3 at Casa de Campo in the […]
General Cigar Company has named Chris Tarr its new Vice President of Marketing. Tarr replaces José de Castro, who was appointed to that position last July. The company has also done some restructuring to its sales team. Tarr has been with General Cigar since 2008, most recently serving as the company’s west regional sales manager. Prior […]
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar introduced another collaboration of the Hoyo de Monterrey line with AJ Fernandez known as the Hoyo La Amistad Silver. This is actually the second Hoyo La Amistad cigar done with AJ Fernandez. The year prior, Hoyo de Monterrey introduced the first Hoyo La Amistad cigar (now being referred […]
CAO Cigars has a new CAO Zócalo limited edition cigar. It’s a cigar that not only draws inspiration from the country of Mexico, but it will introduce the first CAO with a wrapper from that country. The cigar was announced as a part of a marketing campaign by CAO Cigars paying homage to the famed Pan […]
General Cigar has announced that this month, a new six-pack sampler of Punch Cigars will hit retailers. The sampler will feature a pouch with the brand’s signature blue and red color that can sit on retail shelves. The six-pack sampler includes the following cigars: Punch Champion (Natural): 4 1/2 x 60 Punch Champion (Double Maduro): […]
Earlier this month, Macanudo announced plans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the brand. Coming in March will be a new release coinciding with the milestone, the Macanudo Inspirado Red. The one thing that will be different about this Macanudo as opposed to other ones, is the Macanudo Inspirado Red will be produced in […]
2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Macanudo brand and General Cigar is rolling out the red carpet. Plans are for a full year of activity that includes special product launches, events, and retail promotions. In a press release, Jose de Castro, Vice President of Marketing, said, “In the 50 years since its launch, Macanudo […]
