British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced it will be removing Dunhill Cigar and Pipe Tobacco from its brand. The move appears to mean the end to of the oldest names in cigar and pipe tobacco. Dunhill is currently owned by tobacco giant British American Tobacco, a tobacco giant largely focused in the cigarette business. While […]
Cigar News: Craig Reynolds to Run STG’s New North American Cluster
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments General, News, People, Scandinavian Tobacco Group
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced a restructuring that will bring General Cigar, STG Lane, STG Canada, and Cigars International under one group for its North American business. As a part of the change, STG announced that Craig Reynolds will assume the role of Executive Vice President for STG, North America. The changes will […]
Cigar Review: Lucious Lyon No. 1
William Cooper Reviews 1 Comment 3.5 - Box Split, 88-90, General, Meier and Dutch, Review, Scandinavian Tobacco Group
Lucious Lyon is a limited edition line of cigars inspired by the Fox network television series Empire. The cigar is named for the main character of the television show, Lucious Lyon. The character is portrayed by actor Terrence Howard. On the show, Lyon is former rapper and singer who is also a drug dealer. He used […]
Cigar News: Lucious Lyon Limited Edition Line Inspired by Hit TV Series Empire
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Meier and Dutch, News, Scandinavian Tobacco Group
Fans of the FOX’s hit television program EMPIRE have a new line of cigars and accessories to look forward to. Today Meier & Dutch announced the launch of Lucious Lyon, a new high end luxury line line inspired by the name of EMPIRE’s lead character. As a part of the line, the Luscious Lyon Limited […]
Cigar News: STG Names Regis Broersma President of General Cigar and Craig Reynolds EVP for Global Handmade Business
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Regis Broersma has been named the new President of General Cigar Company. Broersma succeeds Dan Carr who has departed General Cigar and STG. In addition to Broersma’s appointment, Craig Reynolds, the President of Cigar International has been named Executive Vice President for its global handmade cigar business. The announcements were made via a press release by […]
Cigar News: Macanudo Inspirado Black Showcased at Inter-Tabac 2015
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At the Inter-Tabac 2015 Trade Show, Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), the parent company of General Cigar Company showcased a new line under its Macanudo Inspirado. The Macanudo Inspirado Black is set to make its debut initially in Germany and the Netherlands with other markets to follow. The Inspirado line is a line that is primarily sold […]