Oettinger Davidoff AG, the parent company for brands such as Davidoff, Camacho, and AVO has reported its earnings for 2017. The European company reported a -1.0% drop in revenue coming in a CHF 501 Million. In a press release announcing the earnings Oettinger Davidoff CEO Beat Hauenstein said, “As the innovation leader in the premium […]
Cigar News: Nicaraguan Mediation Breaks Down as Violence Escalates
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A National Dialogue between the Nicaraguan government and opposition groups being mediated by Roman Catholic Bishops in Nicaragua has broken down, and violence has escalated in the Central American country. Opposition groups have been calling for the removal of President Daniel Ortega and his wife, Vice President Rosario Murillo. This was initially triggered by plans to […]
Cigar News: Royal Agio Cigars Showcasing Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut and Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro at 2018 IPCPR
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Royal Agio Cigars’ Balmoral brand is getting two new lines. At the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show, the company will introduce the Balmoral Añejo XO Connecticut and Balmoral Añejo XO Oscuro lines into the brand. These cigars join the follow-up to the current Balmoral Añejo XO. It’s Royal Agio Cigars’ first two major releases since establishing […]
Cigar News: Les Mann Named Executive Vice President of Sales at Quality Importers
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Quality Importers (QI) has a new Executive Vice President of Sales, and its a name familiar to many people in the cigar accessories segment of the business. Today, the Weston, Florida based company named longtime industry veteran Les Mann to the position. Mann is best known for his long tenure with Colibri. The move comes […]
Cigar News: Crowned Heads Four Kicks Maduro Lancero LE 2018 to be Showcased at 2018 IPCPR
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The Crowned Heads Four Kicks Maduro Lancero LE 2018, a cigar that was originally offered at the 2018 Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Convention this past April, will have a more widespread launch. Today the Nashville Tennessee based company announced the cigar will now be featured at the 2018 IPCPR Trade Show in Las […]
Cigar News: Black Works Studio Sindustry 2018 Vintage Released
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Black Works Studio’s Sindustry is back for a second year in a row. Today the company announced that the 2018 edition of Sindustry is now available to its local retailers. Sindustry features the same tobacco components that were on the first edition, including a San Andres Maduro wrapper with a Nicaraguan Habano binder and Nicaraguan […]
Cigar News: Gran Habano to Launch Blue in Green at 2018 IPCPR Trade Show
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At this 2018 IPCPR Trade Show slated to open on July 14, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gran Habano Cigars will introduce a new Connecticut wrapped cigar known as Blue in Green. In a press release announcing the production offerings, Gran Habano describes Blue in Green as “selected from the best vintage tobaccos, this […]
Cigar News: Burn by Rocky Patel Oklahoma City Lounge Opens
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BURN by Rocky Patel, the luxury cigar lounge brand owned by Rocky Patel of Rocky Patel Premium Cigars has announced the opening of its Oklahoma City lounge. The new Oklahoma City location becomes the third branded BURN by Rocky Patel luxury cigar lounges. Plans are for the lounge to have its official grand […]
Cigar News: Debonaire House and Drew Estate to End Distribution Agreement at End of 2018
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Today Debonaire House and Drew Estate announced that effectively January 1st, 2019, Debonaire House will take over sales, distribution, and marketing of its products from Drew Estate. Debonaire House will begin leveraging the United Parcel Service’s (UP) Cigars Direct program. This will allow them to ship to local retailers directly from its own distribution system […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Blind Faith to Launch at 2018 IPCPR
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The name Alec Bradley is derived from the first names of company owner Alan Rubin’s sons, Alec and Bradley. Now at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show, Alec Bradley will showcase a cigar that was created by Rubin’s sons called Blind Faith. Both brothers have been involved with working for Alec Bradley Cigars in various capacities, […]