There is always something exciting to see at the General Cigar booth. I draw an analogy that it’s like going to Macy’s Department Store at Christmas time. The presentation is excellent and the cigars are always intriguing. In past years, we have seen General Cigar go heavier with one brand as opposed to another. The […]
Cigar News: La Gloria Cubana Estelí Launched at 2018 IPCPR
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Once again, La Gloria Cubana goes to Central America. At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, the La Gloria Cubana Estelí had its debut. According to General Cigar, it’s a blend that represents the best of Central American tobaccos and deepens the profile of the brand’s original ‘white box’ blend. “We named this collection in honor of […]
Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva Robusto
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar Company launched a new offering under its La Gloria Cubana brand known as the La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva. The cigar is a project that was done in conjunction with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. at his Tabacalera La Alianza factory. Perez-Carrillo Jr. is well-known for his strong ties […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on General Cigar Company at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show
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The two main things I’ve noticed since Regis Broesma has taken over as President of General Cigar are better delineation in its brands and a better connection with its customers. I think to some extent, General had been hampered by brand overlap, but this year, General did an excellent job of better defining the brands. Some of the highlights included: Macanudo holding […]
Cigar News: La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva Launched at 2017 IPCPR
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, General Cigar Company showcased a new line under its La Gloria Cubana known as the La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva. It’s a significant release for La Gloria Cubana as it is a collaboration done with brand founder Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. This is Perez-Carrillo’s first La Gloria Cubana […]
Feature Story: A Look Back at the Michael Giannini Era At General Cigar
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On September 22, 2016, it was confirmed that Michael Giannini, Creative Director and Director of Innovation had departed General Cigar Company. Over the past decade, Giannini one can make the argument that Giannini became the face of General Cigar. Giannini brought a dynamic, flamboyant, and unconventional approach to the cigar business. Whether you agreed or disagreed with […]
Cigar News: Michael Giannini Departs General Cigar
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The Michael Giannini era at General Cigar Company has come to a close. Giannini, the dynamic personality who served as the company’s Creative Director and Director of Innovation has departed the company. Word of Giannini’s split with General Cigar surfaced earlier this week. Last night, both General Cigar and Giannini confirmed the split to Cigar […]
Cigar News: La Gloria Cubana Esteli Maduro and La Gloria Cubana Black Maduro Officially Unveiled
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Back in June, we reported about La Gloria Cubana adding two new maduro counterparts to its La Gloria Serie R Esteli and La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black lines. At this year’s 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar showcased the new La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli Maduro for brick and mortar retailers. Simultaneously, General Cigar will […]
Cigar News: General Cigar Company at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
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Wasn’t this supposed to be the year where product was just going to come out of the woodwork? While General was right at the top of the amount of new releases, there actually seemed to be a little less than in previous years. The booth seemed to be slightly smaller as well – continuing a […]
Cigar News: La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli Maduro and Serie R Black Maduro Announced
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On a June 15th, 2016 La Gloria Cubana Society “Light and Learn” internet broadcast, Michael Giannini announced two new products, the La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli Maduro and the La Gloria Cubana Black Maduro. The cigars are scheduled to launch on July 1st, 2016. The Serie R Esteli Maduro and Serie R Black Maduro will […]