At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar showcased a preview of a new look for its Macanudo line. The new look for the line includes a new logo, revamped packaging, revamped lines that will create a more consistent look across the portfolio. In 2013, Macanudo celebrated its 45th anniversary. It was at that time […]
At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar unveiled its third installment of its Macanudo Estate Reserve Series. The Macanudo Estate Reserve is a annual limited edition series that offers a more premium offering in the Macanudo line. This year’s installment introduces the first Connecticut Broadleaf offering. Like the 2014 version of the Macanudo Estate […]
The 2015 IPCPR Trade Show brought a more streamlined look for General Cigar Company than in the past. This was reflected in a new booth design at IPCPR – which was still large in comparison to most booths, but smaller than in previous years. It was also reflected in the amount of products announced by General. While […]
For the 2015 ProCigar auction, General Cigar Company will be donating what it describes as a “once in a lifetime offering” called “The Barn Humidor”. The humidor is a handcrafted mahogany unit that resembles a tobacco curing barn. Inside the humidor will be 120 of the Macanudo Estate Reserve Limited Edition Jamaica cigars – a […]
Arango Cigar Company has recently added a 5 1/2 x 50 vitola to its Macanudo and Punch Clasico lines. The new vitola will be known as the Chi -Town and will become the fifth frontmark in each of those two lines. The new offering will be packaged in a glass tube and be sold in […]
General Cigar is bringing back the limited edition Macanudo Estate Reserve for another run. At the 2014 IPCPR Trade Show, Macanudo unveiled its Macanudo Estate Reserve 2014 – Limited Edition Jamaica. As the name indicates, this edition of the Estate Reserve pays homage to the Macanudo brand’s roots in Jamaica. While this marks the second […]
For the second consecutive year, General Cigar Company led the way in terms of new releases.. Like last year, the company pretty much kept everything under wraps until the show. The push seemed to be around five lines: Cohiba, Dunhill, CAO, La Gloria Cubana, and Michael Giannini’s Foundry Tobacco Company. Across all of the releases, […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, the Macanudo Estate Reserve was announced. This is a limited edition cigar collection that was released to commemorate Macanudo’s 45th anniversary. The cigar is also positioned as an ultra-premium offering within the brand. Alan Willner, vice president of marketing for General Cigar said, “We are embarking on a new […]
Going into the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, there was perhaps no company that kept things under lock and key better than General Cigar Company. However once the show opened, General would make a huge splash in 2013 leading the way with new releases. At the top of this splash was the expansion of the Foundry […]
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 […]
