The Camacho Diploma is back. Camacho has announced it is relaunching the original Camacho Diploma line. While the cigars feature a unique packaging update, the blend returns to being 100% Original Corojo. Plans are for the Camacho Diploma to return as a limited production annual release starting next month. When Camacho was owned by the […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley 2017 Releases Slated to Hit Retail Shelves
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It’s been nearly two years since Alec Bradley has had a widespread global release. This month fans can look forward to the new Alec Bradley Prensado Lost Art, Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí, and the 2017 edition of the Fine & Rare. All three of these cigars were showcased at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show […]
Cigar News: Cigar Industry Targets Warning Labels and User Fees with Motion for Injunction Against Deeming Rules
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In what might be considered a major development in the cigar industry’s lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the cigar trade associations have motioned the court for a preliminary injunction and partial summary judgment to prevent the FDA from moving forward with portions of the Deeming Regulations. The areas being targeted surround […]
Cigar News: Foundation Cigar Company Moves Distribution of The Upsetters In-House
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Foundation Cigar Company has announced it will now be handling distribution for its Upsetters brand. The Upsetters is Foundation’s infused brand of cigars that features Jamaican tobacco. For the past 15 months, distribution was being handled by Miami Cigar and Company. “Foundation Cigars has distributed The Upsetters brand internationally during the past year and decided […]
Cigar News: Rafael Nodal Gets Expanded Role at Tabacalera USA
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Earlier this year Boutique Blends entered into a strategic alliance with Altadis USA. Under that agreement, Altadis USA would handle the distribution for Boutique Blends. Concurrently, Boutique Blends co-owner Rafael Nodal would also join the Altadis USA team focused on product development, quality, and innovation. Now Nodal’s role will be expanding as Altadis USA’s parent […]
Cigar News: New Sizes of Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve Cigars En Route to Retailers
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Island Lifestyle Importers showcased three new sizes of its Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve line now be available for national distribution. These new sizes are now en-route to retailers. When the Island Lifestyle Aged Reserve line made its debut, it was originally released in a Toro (6 x 54). The […]
Cigar News: New Look E.P. Carrillo Elencos to Have Official Launch in Miami
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo officially showcased the return of the E.P. Carrillo Elencos. This Thursday, E.P. Carrillo Elencos will have an official launch at a small intimate event held at E.P. Carrillo’s EPC Cigar Lounge located in Little Havana, Miami. The launch will take place at a private ten-person blending seminar hosted […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Travel Humidor Released
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At the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show, Davidoff showcased a soft travel humidor appropriately titled the Davidoff Travel Humidor. It was designed by Italian designer and craftsman Marcello Bottino. The new Davidoff Travel Humidor is now en-route to Davidoff retailers. “Many aficionados have been expressing the need for a more stylish way to travel with their […]
Cigar News: Tatuaje The Michael Unlucky 13 Retailers Announced
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Tatuaje Cigars owner Pete Johnson announced on social media the list of the thirteen “Unlucky Retailers” who were chosen to receive custom dress boxes of the tenth installment of his annual Monsters Series – The Michael. As the name indicates, this Monster pays homage to the character of Michael Myers from the Halloween horror movie series. Dress […]
Cigar News: Drew Estate Pappy Van Winkle Tradition Arrives at Drew Diplomat Retailers
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Drew Estate’s Pappy Van Winkle Tradition cigar, a limited production cigar that pays homage to Van Winkle family, has arrived at Drew Diplomat retailers. The Van Winkles are best known as owners of the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and makers of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon and rye products. The cigar also had a formal kickoff at […]