Recently, I had an opportunity to take a trip to Cuba. My purpose of going to Cuba was a combination of fact-finding and education. The signs are pointing toward the U.S. Embargo against Cuba ending. With that, this could lead to the Cuban cigar market being opened in the United States (although under current FDA regulations, […]
262 Cigars’ Presient Clint Aaron has a new title – tobacconist. Today, City Place Cigar located in Lynchburg, Virginia announced that Aaron is coming on-board as Principal Owner beginning on October 1st. Aaron confirmed the move to Cigar Coop and also reiterated the 262 Cigars brand is not going anywhere. “Clint brings a great deal […]
This past March, Davidoff rolled out a lounge in Greensboro, North Carolina. The lounge was opened at Havana Phil’s Cigar Company and quickly became one of the premier cigar lounges in the U.S.. This week on September 22nd, Havana Phil’s formally joins the Davidoff’s family of cigar lounges as a gala grand opening launch event is planned. Havana […]
This past weekend, Casa de Montecristo opened up its new Dallas Texas location. As a a part of the opening of the store, a weekend long celebration of events took place. The new 4,300 square foot location located in the Turtle Creek section of Dallas has become the sixth Casa de Montecristo branded store in the U.S. […]
The Knickerbocker Hotel has a new partner for its rooftop bar cigar lounge. Today, it was announced that Club Macanudo will team up with the iconic hotel to launch “Club Macanudo at the Knick” – a cigar lounge located at the Knickerbocker Hotel’s rooftop bar St. Cloud. The lounge will officially open for operation on […]
Casa De Montecristo by Prime Cigar & Whiskey Bar has now officially opened its doors. On May 20th, a gala “Gold” carpet event was held. Over 300 guests including VIPs, city officials, and local celebrities gathered at the newly built 1100 Millicento residential tower where the new Casa de Montecristo lounge is located to celebrate […]
Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911 Houston, the new Davidoff Flagship store located in Houston, Texas has opened its doors. To commemorate the occasion, the new store will be receiving an exclusive cigar known as “The Houston Exclusive”. The Houston Exclusive cigar will be available in a belicoso format, a vitola that has been seen […]
Davidoff’s next branded lounge is coming to the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona. Today it was announced that Ambassador Fine Cigars, located in Phoenix will open a Davidoff lounge on Thursday May 20th. The lounge will be 2,000 feet in space and be adorned and feature a backlit 12 foot slanted ceiling and a special […]
On April 22nd, Villiger North America had an invitation red carpet event to celebrate the division’s re-launch and opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Miami, Florida. The event was hosted by Villiger Söhne AG Chairman Heinrich Villiger and newly named Villiger North America President Rene Castaneda. In attendance were Guillermo Leon of La Aurora, Dr. […]
Tabacalera USA announced it will be opening a Casa de Montecristo branded store in Dallas, Texas. The new store will be a 4,300 square foot facility and feature a walk-in humidor, a rate and vintage room, and public and private cigar lounge space. The new Casa de Montecristo store will be located in the Turtle […]
