S&M Brands, the cigarette company owned by the Bailey family, has been sold. The Baileys are best known to the cigar industry as the owners of Cornelius & Anthony. While the Baileys have exited the cigarette brand business, they will remain the sole owners of Cornelius & Anthony, and will also keep their tobacco-growing and […]
Cigar Review: Cornelius & Anthony Venganza Robusto
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The Cornelius & Anthony Venganza is a new line that made its debut at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. Cornelius & Anthony is the premium cigar division of Virginia-based tobacco company, S & M Brands. S & M Brands is owned by Steven Anthony Bailey. Bailey’s family has over 150 years in the tobacco industry. With the Venganza, […]
Cigar News: Cornelius & Anthony Meridian to Re-Launch at 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
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The Cornelius & Anthony Meridian, a brand that was initially unveiled at the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show is getting a re-launch for 2016. Today the company announced that at this year’s IPCPR Trade Show, the Meridian will once again be showcased – but this time will feature a makeover including a new blend and a […]
Cigar News: Cornelius & Anthony Venganza to Launch at 2016 IPCPR Trade Show
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Cornelius & Anthony has announced a new line called Venganza. The cigar is positioned as a “rich and flavorful powerhouse”. The cigar will be produced at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory and will make its debut at the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show. The Venganza will feature art work for the 1876 patent form of The […]
Cigar News: Cornelius & Anthony Launches Cornelius
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Cornelius & Anthony, the premium cigar division owned of S & M Brands has announced a new release known as Cornelius. S & M Brands is owned by the Steven Bailey family whose family has over 150 years experience in the cigar business. Cornelius pays homage to Cornelius Bailey, Steven Bailey’s great great grandfather. Cornelius […]
Cigar News: Courtney Smith and Spencer Drake Join Cornelius & Anthony
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Cornelius and Anthony, a premium boutique cigar company based in Virginia have announced that cigar industry veterans Courtney Smith and Spencer Drake have joined the company. Drake joins Cornelius & Anthony as its National Sales Director. Drake is best known to serve in similar capacities at Cubancan Cigars and A.J. Fernandez Cigars. In his new […]