Back at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show, General Cigar previewed a new look for its Macanudo brand. The new look included logo and packaging changes. Today General Cigar announced that on January 15th, it will roll out its new look across its Macanudo Cafe, Macanudo Maduro, Macanudo Crü Royale and Macanudo 1968 line. The changes […]
Cigar News: MLB Cigar Ventures to Launch Imperia Islero in April, Plans Aventador for 2016 IPCPR
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MLB Cigar Ventures, the company owned by Mike Bellody has a busy 2016 planned. The company will launch two new lines out of Quesada Cigars under the Imperia brand – Imperia Islero and Imperia Aventador. In addition, company will launch a fourth blend out of a different factory that is yet to be disclosed. As Bellody […]
Cigar Industry Report: Volume 5, Number 7 (1/9/16)
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The Cigar Industry Report is a one stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop and Stogie Geeks. It is a combination of our news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. We will also recap what happened on our Stogie Geeks show. Finally, each week we […]
Cigar News: Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial Coming in February
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A third blend for the United States is coming from Regius Cigars. In February, the Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Oscuro Especial which has been referred as the “Blue Label” will debut nationally. The other significance is that the Oscuro Especial will introduce a regular dark oscuro offering into the company’s portfolio. This is the third Exclusivo U.S.A. […]
Cigar News: Gran Habano Names John Gonzalez Vice President of Sales
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Gran Habano Cigars has announced the appointment of industry veteran John Gonzalez as its new Vice President of Sales. Gonzalez’s role will include overseeing the company’s sales force as well as designing and implementing sales and promotional programs. Gonzalez has over 45 years experience in sales and marketing. He most recently spent four years at Kuuts […]
Cigar News: RoMa Craft Tobac Wunder|Lust Heading to Germany
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RoMa Craft Tobac has announced the release of an exclusive brand for the German Market. The brand is called Wunder|Lust and it has already had a pre-release launch to Germany. Wunder|Lust will have a soft launch to 21 select retailers in Germany with formal launch at InterTabac 2016 in September where it will be available […]
Cigar News: Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2016 “The Raconteur” Launching in January
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A limited edition release is coming to the Davidoff Winston Churchill line. This month, the Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2016 “The Raconteur” will be launched in the U.S. market. This cigar will be the first limited edition to be released under the revamped Davidoff Winston Churchill brand. A raconteur is someone who is an exceptional […]
Cigar News: Henry Clay Stalk Cut Coming in January
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Last year Altadis USA made some noise bringing back its Henry Clay brand to the forefront. For 2016, the company is ready to take the brand to the next level. Debuting this month is an all-new blend under the Henry Clay brand called Henry Clay Stalk Cut will make its debut. The new line is […]
Cigar News: Cigar Media Association Announces Nominees for 2nd Cigar Industry Awards for 2015
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The Cigar Media Association today announced its second annual Cigar Media Association Industry Awards. The organization instituted the Awards last year and it marked the first collaborative effort awards process among various brands of the cigar media. The Cigar Media Association will announce the winners on January 22nd, 2016. For 2015, Warped Cigars led the […]
Cigar News: Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2015 Arrives at Stores
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Arturo Fuente releases are usually shrouded in mystery, but when it comes to the Unnamed Reserve series, it is even moreso. Over the past week, Fuente authorized retailers are reporting the arrival of the Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2015. Once again, the release returns in two sizes, a Robusto and a Toro packaged in a […]