CAO American Slyce – Photo linked from CAO Cigars Facebook page CAO Cigars has announced on their Facebook page they will be adding a new addition to their CAO Flavours line. The new cigar will be a limited edition cigar called the American Slyce. The cigar will be offered as a petite corona and a […]
Cigar Preview: Dunhill Aged Series Calatas
British American Tobacco International is adding a new vitola to its Dunhill Aged Series brand. The Calatas will become the twelfth frontmark in the series and will be a petite corona in a 4 x 42. The Calatas will become the smallest offering in the Dunhill Aged Series line and be sold in tins of […]
Cigar Preview: La Gloria Cubana Gilded Age
La Gloria Cubana has launched a retail exclusive cigar for Easton Pennsylvania retailer Famous Cigar Shop. The cigar is called the La Gloria Cubana Gilded Age. The cigar was launched at the 2013 Cigarnival event held this past weekend. The name “Gilded Age” pays homage to a tribute of late 19th century history where […]
Cigar Review: CAO Hurricane Limited Edition 2013
CAO Hurricane Limited Edition 2013 It was about a month ago when CAO Cigar launched the CAO Hurricane Limited Edition 2013. For many CAO fans, this cigar was a loing time in the making. The genesis of this cigar can be traced back to a promotion conducted by the brand last year called Last Stick […]
Press Release: La Gloria Cubana to Launch Its First Nicaraguan Cigars
La Gloria Cubana® is making a bold departure from its Dominican roots with the launch of two new Nicaraguan collections, the first-ever La Glorias to have Nicaragua as the country of origin. Both expressions will mark the expansion of the top-selling Serie R line which started the large ring, full flavor craze back in 1999. According to Michael Giannini, General […]
Cigar Preview: CAO Hurricane Limited Edition 2013
The CAO Hurrricane Limited Edition 2013, a long-awaited release has begun to surface at retailers around the country. The cigar will be a limited production release. Much like many of the limited releases done by General Cigar Company over the past year, this cigar has undergone a quiet launch. The CAO Hurricane was the “winning […]
Feature Story: General Cigar Company Freshness Packaging
General Cigar Freshness Packs General Cigar Company has a foil-lined freshness package that is aimed at several of its larger selling lines. The packaging is meant to lock in humidity and be air tight with the ultimate goal of delivering “fresh from the factory floor flavor“. At the same time it protects a cigar […]
Cigar Review: CAO Brazilia Carnivale
CAO Brazilia Carnivale The CAO Brazilia Carnivale is a limited release cigar that was released by CAO in 2013. This release follows a strategy we’ve seen by several of the larger cigar companies by reinvigorating some excitement into their existing brands. In this case, CAO turns to its Brazilia line. With the Brazilia Carnivale is […]
Press Release: Macanudo Sponsors Upcoming Season of “Big Break” Television Series
Macanudo®, America’s best-selling premium cigar brand, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Golf Channel’s hit series Big Break. The reality competition’s 19th season, called Big Break Mexico, premieres on Monday, May 13 at 9 PM ET. Alan Willner, vice president of marketing for General Cigar, parent company of Macanudo said, “Whether on the course or at the 19th hole, bonding with friends through golf often includes the enjoyment […]
Cigar Preview: La Gloria Cubana Bella Dama
Over the past week, a new release by the La Gloria Cubana brand of General Cigar Company has begun appearing at retailers nationwide. The release has been done under a cloud of mystery. The cigar is a large 8 x 60 cigar known as the La Gloria Cubana Bella Dama – which translates to “beautiful […]
