Even before CAO Cigars was acquired by General Cigar Company, they had been famous for their sampler packs. Now CAO is teaming up with Flying Dog Brewery to pair four robusto-sized cigars with four beers from the Brewery. The CAO “Art of Craft” will be launched on July 1st and will be exclusively sold at […]
CAO Cigars has announced a limited edition seasonal release as an off-shoot to its CAO America line. The CAO Sinister Sam will be a brick and mortar release and it is currently shipping to retailers nationwide. The Sinister Sam is described as a blend similar to the CAO America, but “amped up with fuller body”. […]
The Cohiba Comador, a line of cigars done in collaboration between General Cigar Company’s Cohiba brand and musician Shawn “Jay Z” Carter will be adding two new sizes. This will bring the total number of vitolas to three. The cigars are now also being offered in standard 20 count boxes and have begun going to […]
Partagas 1845 Extra Fuerte – Robusto Gordo The Partagas 1845 Extra Fuerte is one of new two new blends introduced into the Partagas 1845 series. The line was actually introduced back in 2012 with the launch of the Partagas 1845 Heritage. From its presentation to packaging, the Partagas 1845 Heritage marked a different cigar than many had been accustomed […]
CAO Natural Disasters Series: Clockwise from Left(CAO Hurricane, CAO Heatwave, CAO Cyclone,CAO Earthquake) – Photo Credit: Rick Rodriguez Facebook Over the past few weeks, CAO Cigars has quietly shipped a regional release called the CAO Natural Disasters series. The cigars each have a theme of a “natural disaster” event for the particular region it is […]
1907 by Dunhill Robusto Back in February, we noted that Dunhill Cigars was releasing a new line called the 1907 by Dunhill. General Cigar Company, who distributes Dunhill announced that the 1907 by Dunhill will hit retailer shelves in May, 2014 and provided some additional context around the release. The 1907 by Dunhill marks the […]
Partagas 1845 Extra Oscuro Robusto Gordo The Partagas 1845 Extra Oscuro is one of new two new blends introduced into the Partagas 1845 series. The line was actually introduced back in 2012 with the launch of the Partagas 1845 Heritage. From its presentation to packaging, the Partagas 1845 Heritage marked a different cigar than many […]
CAO is adding a fifth vitola to its CAO Flathead line. The CAO Flathead Sparkplug will add a 4 1/2 x 50 size into the line. The Sparkplug has been already making its way around the country at various events, but Cigar Aficionado is reporting the line is already shipping to retailers. The Flathead line […]
Foundry H20 – 2 The Foundry H20 – 2 is a small batch release by Foundry Tobacco Company as a part of their Compounds, Elements and Musings line. Foundry Tobacco Company is a brand under the General Cigar Company portfolio. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, it was General Cigar Company who was the leader in terms of […]
General Cigar Company has announced two line extensions to its Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur line. The line extensions will include a new 660 (6 x 60) and a Short Crystal (5 1/4 x 50). The cigars will utilize the same blend as the rest of the Hoya de Monterrey Excalibur. The cigars are should […]