Phil Zanghi, co-founder of Debonaire Cigars was a special guest on Episode 79 of our Stogie Geeks show and announced a couple of projects he has in the works. Zanghi announced he is coming out with a Debonaire Maduro that will use a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper that is “seriously, naturally aged”. This would become the […]
Back at the 2013, we learned that Cigar Oasis was planning an update to its line of electronic humidifiers to incorporate leading edge technology to maintain and monitor humidor conditions. Yesterday, the company announced this new generation of electronic humidors. The products are expected to arrive at retailers this February. According a press release […]
Last month, it was announced that Senior Vice President of Premium Cigars, Benjamin “Benji” Menendez was retiring after 60 plus years in the premium cigar business. During a private gala held at Club Macanudo, the Partagas Benji Homage 62 was handed out to guests at the event. It was also announced that the cigar would be […]
Padilla Cigars is planning on releasing a six count sampler of some of its recent blends. A photograph of the sampler was recently posted by company President Ernesto Padilla. The sampler pack will also a 5 x 43 corona-sized line extension to the Reserva Habano and Reserva Maduro line. Padilla had posted a prototype photo […]
Cabaiguan Leesburg (Photo Credit Pete Johnson Instagram) Tatuaje Cigars will be releasing an exclusive size to Leesburg Cigar and Pipe in Leesburg Virginia of its Cabaiguan blend. The size will be a 6 3/8 x 43 size. According to Facebook and Instagram post by Tatuaje Cigars founder Pete Johnson, the vitola will be made available […]
Padilla Cigars will be re-releasing its 1932 Signature blend. The announcement was made on company president Ernesto Padilla’s Twitter account. A photo of the packaging was posted by Padilla. It features new ten count boxes (as opposed to the 25 count boxes they used to be package in). It also features the new company branding. […]
Villiger Cigars, North America will launch three new lines beginning in April, 2014. These three lines will feature a move toward more contemporary packaging. The lines will be called Trill, Cabarete Maduro, and Connecticut Kreme. The announcement was made first in the 1/7/14 Cigar Insider, and then was communicated by Villiger North America Director […]
As we reported last week, Nomad Cigar Company is expanding its S-307 line to five frontmarks with two new sizes – a 5 1/2 x 44 corona and a 6 x 58 gordo. Today, the company announced that the new sizes are in stock and shipping immediately. In a statement by company founder Fred Rewey, […]
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 will […]
The Quesada Family will use 2014 to commemorate 40 years in the cigar business. As a part of this celebration, the Quesadas will be launching a series of changes and programs throughout the year. The first change is to the name of the company. Going forward, the MATASA Factory and S.A.G Imports distribution company will […]
