General Cigar has formally announced the 2021 edition of the Cohiba Spectre. The Cohiba Spectre is the third release in this ultra-premium small-batch series. In a press release, Sean Williams, brand ambassador for Cohiba, commented, “Cohiba Spectre continues our tradition of creating exceptional smoking experiences. Our blending expertise, passion for tobacco, and commitment to craftsmanship […]
Cigar News: Partagas Decadas 2021 Lands at Retailers
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The 2021 edition of the Partagas Decadas has recently arrived at retailers. The Partagas Decadas 2021 is known for its Cameroon wrapper; this year brings a first to the brand – a Brazilian-grown Cameroon seed. The cigar also pays homage to the late Partagas brand founder Ramon Cifuentes on the 60th anniversary of when he […]
Cigar News: Scandinavian Tobacco Group Acquires Majority Stake in Moderno Opificio del Sigaro Italiano
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Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) A/S has announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Moderno Opificio del Sigaro Italiano, MOSI, an Italian Cigar Company. MOSI was founded in 2013 by Cesar Pietrella. The company is based in Orsago, Italy, and has 40 employees. MOSI is known for its machine-made cigars […]
Cigar News: General Cigar Set to Release Ultra-Premium Cohiba C8 Set
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General Cigar has announced the Cohiba C8, a new ultra-premium offering geared primarily for U.S. Duty-Free shops. It’s a new limited edition ultra-premium cigar packaged with an ST Dupont Cutter and Lighter. The new Cohiba C8 Travel sets are scheduled to reach the U.S. today. The C8 cigar features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a wrapper […]
Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Spirit of the Lady Toro
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Early in 2021, Scandinavian Tobacco Group announced it was splitting the brands of General Cigar into two entities. Several brands that were previously in the General Cigar Company portfolio were moved into a new entity known as Forged Cigar Company. Forged Cigar Company would essentially become its own distribution company complete with its own sales […]
Cigar News: Scandinavian Tobacco Group Promotes Justin Andrews to New Business Development Manager
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Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has formally announced that Justin Andrews, senior brand manager for Diesel, has been promoted to New Business Development Manager of the company’s North American Branded and Rest of World divisions. Andrews will also continue to oversee the Diesel brand. The move becomes effective November 1st. Andrews mentioned the promotion on Take 186 […]
Cigar Review: Diesel Crucible (2021)
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Earlier this year, Forged Cigar Company announced the third installment of the Diesel Elixir series known as the Diesel Crucible. The Elixir series had served as an annual limited limited edition release since 2019. The three installments were all previous offerings sold back when Diesel was distributed through Meier & Dutch, but for the Elixir […]
Cigar News: Diesel Sunday Gravy Pecorino Released
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This past week, Forged Cigar Company shipped the second installment of the Diesel Sunday Gravy Series – Pecorino. Sunday Gravy is a full-time line under Diesel and will feature seasonally-released, Nicaraguan-forward smokes developed by AJ Fernandez and Justin Andrews. Plans are for blends to be released quarterly and sold until their limited supply is depleted. […]
Cigar News: General Cigar Adds Cohiba Blue 7 x 70
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Cohiba Blue, a line designed to bring cigar enthusiasts into the Cohiba brand at an affordable price point, has announced a new 7 x 70 line extension. The new 7 x 70 offering is the sixth size in the Cohiba Blue line, and it’s the first 7 x 70 to be introduced into the Cohiba […]
Cigar News: Forged Cigar Company Expanding Sales Force
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Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S (STG) has announced it is expanding the sales team for Forged Cigar Company. This includes a naming a new regional manager for the Southern Region and the addition of new sales representatives. In a press release, Sean Hardiman, national sales manager of Forged Cigar Company said, “In the eight months since […]