Even before the Big Four had decided to pull out of the 2020 PCA Trade Show, Micallef Cigars had decided after last year’s then-IPCPR Trade Show it would not be returning. Kicking off 2020, founder Al Micallef issued a bold statement, “I’m frustrated. We’re not able to serve retail partners at our high expectations in […]
Today, Micallef Cigars formally announced the released of its “Micallef A” cigar. This is a cigar that was soft-launched back in March as the Micallef To Be Named (TBN). At the time the TBN was being launched, Micallef started partnering with its Ambassador community to help choose a new name. While the cigar did not have […]
Micallef Cigars has announced it is adding a 6 x 52 Toro vitola to both its Herencia Habano and Herencia Maduro lines. The new sizes will immediately begin shipping to retailers. “Herencia” means heritage, and it pays homage to the Cuban heritage of the Gomez Sanchez family who blended the new cigars and oversee the […]
At the 2019 Tobacco Products Expo (TPE) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Micallef Cigars would unveil a series of line extensions to its Micallef Experiencia La Crema line in the form of a Robusto, Toro, and Gordo. Micallef Cigars was introduced to the cigar scene almost four years ago. The company is the brainchild of Texas-based […]
Given the challenging times the cigar industry is facing in 2020, Micallef Cigars is launching a program to serve retailers known as the Phoenix program. It’s a program designed to provide an alternate approach to serve retailers during these unprecedented times. Earlier this year, Micallef published an open letter to the industry stating their commitment […]
Micallef Cigars is releasing a new program called “Ultimate Inventory.” This is providing a unique revenue opportunity to the company’s brick and mortar partners during the economic challenges brought about by the Coronavirus pandemic. Under the program, retail members will be able to sell any box or bundle to a customer. The order will then […]
Micallef Cigars is shipping its first new cigar of 2020. It’s a Maduro cigar and it will be a brick and mortar exclusive. It’s also a cigar that commemorates the one year anniversary of Micallef’s Ambassador Program. Currently, the cigar is being called the Micallef Maduro “To Be Named” and that’s because the cigar will […]
Micallef Cigars has announced it is skipping the PCA 2020 Trade Show. According to the company, the decision to skip the show was made some time ago – back on July 2 following the end of the 2019 Trade Show. According to company founder A.M. Micallef, “I’m frustrated. We’re not able to serve retail partners […]
Micallef Cigars has announce the launch of PredX – The Predicate Exchange. It’s a concept that involves pooling together predicate blends and intellectual property, and allowing members to submit, search, and license them to members. It’s intended to facilitate getting predicate (grandfathered) blends subject to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deeming Rules. The […]
Micallef Cigars has announced its first ever price increase. According to a press release by the company, “Regulatory and economic changes continue to increase operating costs in our domestic and Nicaraguan operations, which we can no longer continue to absorb.” The company says the price increase is projected to be at 5% across its lines […]
