Eddy Guerra, Senior Brand Manager at Altadis U.S.A. makes his Prime Time debut on Episode 90. Many know Altadis U.S.A. for having some of the most iconic brands in the world, and tonight we will talk to Eddy about these brands and so much more. Our Debonaire Ideal segment discusses classic video games and in […]
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. to Release Montecristo Classic Mini Cigarillo
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2019 Preview, Altadis, Montecristo, News, Tabacalera USA
Altadis U.S.A. has announced its long-time Montecristo Classic offering in a mini cigarillo format packaged in a tin. As Altadis U.S.A.’s senior brand manager Eddy Guerra explains, “The idea for a Montecristo Mini Cigarillo comes from our desire for a quality cigar experience even when time is short. I really look forward to enjoying this […]
Cigar News: Montecristo Edición Limitada Supremos Launched at XXI Festival del Habano
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Festival del Habano, Habanos SA, Montecristo, News, XXI Festival del Habano
While it wasn’t one of the featured brands, Montecristo made a return at the XXI Festival del Habano. At this year’s festival, the Montecristo Edición Limitada Supremos was introduced – one of three Edición Limitada cigars unveiled at the 2019 festival. The Montecristo Edicion Limitada Senadores is a 55 x 130mm (55 x 5 1/10) […]
2018 Cigar of the Year Countdown: #25: Montecristo Ciudad de Musica Robusto
William Cooper Cigar of the Year 1 Comment 2018 Cigar of the Year, Altadis, Crowned Heads, Montecristo
“I can say this is an excellent blend – and one of the better non-Cuban Montecristo branded releases in some time.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza. Robusto: 5 x 50 Price: $13.25 Review: Montecristo Ciudad de Musica Robusto Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Company): […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on Altadis U.S.A. at the 2018 IPCPR
William Cooper Feature Story, IPCPR 2018 No Comments Aging Room Cigars, Altadis, Boutique Blends Cigars, Feature Story, H. Upmann, Henry Clay, IPCPR 2018, Montecristo, Onyx, Romeo y Julieta, Tabacalera USA, Trinidad, VegaFina
Every year, Altadis U.S.A. is one of the “must see” booths at IPCPR, and 2018 was no exception. This year we saw Altadis have a larger booth than seen in the previous few IPCPR Trade Shows. There was an additional energy and excitement this year’s Altadis booth. Not only did they have plenty of product […]
Cigar News: Montecristo Nicaragua to Launch at 2018 IPCPR
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2018 No Comments 2018 Preview, Altadis, IPCPR 2018, Montecristo, News, Tabacalera USA
At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, AJ Fernandez is teaming up with Altadis again to produce another Montecristo with the launch of the Montecristo Nicaragua. Montecristo Nicaragua is described as a project conceived by Fernandez along with Altadis’s Director of Product Capability Rafael Nodal. The cigar is produced at Fernandez’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. It […]
Cigar News: Montecristo Artisan Series Batch III to be Showcased at 2018 IPCPR
William Cooper Cigar News, IPCPR 2018 No Comments 2018 Preview, Altadis, IPCPR 2018, Montecristo
At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, Altadis U.S.A. will introduce its third installment of its Montecristo Artisan Series – appropriately called Montecristo Artisan Series Batch III. The Montecristo Artisan Series Batch III features tobaccos that were selected by three members of the Grupo de Maestros teams who in turn selected an accomplish buncher and roller […]
Cigar Review: Montecristo Ciudad de Musica Robusto
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 91-93, Altadis, Box Purchase, Crowned Heads, Montecristo, Review, Tabacalera USA
Last November came word of Altadis U.S.A.’s latest collaborative project, the Montecristo Ciudad de Musica. This project is a three-way collaboration among Altadis U.S.A., Crowned Heads Cigars, and Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr’s Tabacalera La Alianza factory. The past four years have seen Altadis U.S.A. teaming up with other factories and brands for collaborations, but for Crowned […]
Cigar Review: Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch III by Altadis U.S.A.
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Altadis, Montecristo, Review, Tabacalera USA, Try a Sample
At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Altadis U.S.A. introduced the Montecristo Grupo de Maestros Private Batch III. As the name indicates, this is the third installment of the Montecristo Grupo de Maestros line, a limited edition series from Altadis U.S.A. The Grupo de Maestros team represents some of Altadis’ most skilled cigar […]
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Brings Back Montecristo Artisan Series Batch 1 for 2018 TAA Exclusive Series
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2018 TAA Exclusive Series, Altadis, Montecristo, News, TAA, Tabacalera USA
For the first time in three years, Altadis U.S.A. will deliver an exclusive cigar to the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA). This year, the company will bring back the Montecristo Artisan Series Batch 1 for a limited run that will only be available at TAA member retailers. The Montecristo Artisan Batch 1 originally made its debut at […]