One of the oldest brands that originated in Cuba, Cabañas is making a comeback. Today JR Cigars announced that later this month it is bringing back the brand – with the help of the Garcia family at My Father Cigars in Nicaragua. The cigar will be an exclusive to JR Cigar and also sold on […]
Last November Joya de Nicaragua announced it was repackaging one of its oldest brands, the Joya de Nicaragua Clasico. The change was made to coincide with Joya de Nicaragua’s 50th anniversary. Now comes word that the Clasico will be an exclusive offering to the Casa de Montecristo and JR Cigar retail outlets. The cigar features […]
Two new 6 1/2 x 44 box pressed versions of Drew Estate’s Undercrown Maduro and Herrera Esteli have become shop exclusives to Casa de Montecristo and JR Cigar retailers. These cigars are officially dubbed “Cuadrado” and are currently available. In a press release announcing the Undercrown Maduro Cuadrado and Herrera Esteli Cuadrado, Drew Estate Master […]
Tabacalera USA has named Rob Maneson its Chief Executive Officer for its JR Cigar unit effective immediately. Maneson succeeds Rob Norris, who was named to General Manager of Tabacalera USA’s Altadis USA division back in February. In his new role Maneson will be based in Whippany, New Jersey and will report to Javier Estades, the head […]
Imperial Tobacco Group has announced it has creation of a new division called Tabacalera USA. The mission of this division will be to oversee its premium cigar business in the United States market. As a result of the establishment of Tabacalera USA, two key U.S. based business units under Imperial Tobacco will become a part […]
Cigar Inn, which in recently years has become one of the top cigar retail and lounge destinations in New York City has been sold to a subsidiary of Imperial Tobacco Group PLC. The announcement was made via an email communication and on social media. The sale includes Cigar Inn’s two retail and lounge shops located […]
(Photo Credit: JR Cigars) Last Fall, when it was announced that JR Cigar would close their Statesville, North Carolina store, it sent plenty of shockwaves among cigar enthusiasts in the Northern Charlotte, North Carolina area. The Statesville Location, located about 45 miles north of downtown Charlotte was known not just for cigars, but for a […]
