One thing that is important to know is that according to Micallef, the company’s reasons for not attending the trade show were strictly due to the fact that the company opted to invest its resources into its other programs around consumer and retail engagement. Micallef isn’t focused around launching new brands at this time as […]
With our PCA Post Game Coverage for 2021 now in the annals of history, we turn our attention to the companies that did not attend the Trade Show and look at what releases we have seen announced or released this summer. Last year, in lieu of having Trade Show coverage, we introduced the “Summer of […]
For the first time since 2012, Macanudo has a new vintage release. General Cigar has announced the launch of the Macanudo Vintage 2010. It’s a cigar that features a U.S. Connecticut Shade grown wrapper from the 2010 growing season. According to General Cigar, the 2010 growing season had the highest temperatures in 25 years in […]
Davidoff has announced the fourth release under its AVO Syncro Series, the AVO Syncro Caribe. It’s the first new AVO Syncro blend since 2017’s AVO Syncro South America Ritmo. While the AVO Syncro Caribe focuses on the characteristics of the Caribbean region, it also showcases a blending process Davidoff is calling “Natural Distribution.” This is […]
General Cigar has announced the third blend under its M by Macanudo portfolio called M by Macanudo Espresso. It is a cigar that also features the Macanudo brand’s first barber pole offering. M by Macanudo is a line under the Macanudo brand of infused offerings. The line was introduced in 2018 with the original M […]
2020 saw United Cigars’ La Gianna Havana brand celebrate its 25th anniversary. Following a packaging facelift a little over a year ago, this year, United is bringing back a brand known as La Gianna Angelic. It’s a brand that was first introduced back in 2001 for a short run. La Gianna Angelic is a mild […]
Rafael Nodal, co-owner of Boutique Blends, is teaming up again with AJ Fernandez to launch a new project called Aging Room by Rafael Nodal Rare Collection. As the name indicates, it is a cigar that features specially selected rare tobaccos. The cigars in the Aging Room by Rafael Nodal Rare Collection are 100% Nicaraguan puros. […]
Over the past few weeks, General Cigar Company has been informing retailers of a new limited-edition extension to the CAO Flathead line known as V21. Today the company has formally announced the details around the CAO Flathead V21 project. The CAO Flathead V21 is a follow-up to the CAO Flathead V19. While the V19 used […]
Jeremy McDonald, best known for his seven years as National Sales Manager for Caldwell Cigar Company, has announced the launch of his own company – Wildfire Cigar Company. For production, McDonald will be working with Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, S.A. Distribution will be handled by Illusione, but sales will be handled by McDonald […]
On July 7 2021, Kafie 1901 Cigars Founder Dr. Gaby Kafie turns 50 years old. To commemorate the milestone, the company has announced a cigar known as the Kafie 1902 Serie L. It’s a cigar slated to become the 5th regular production offering in the Kafie 1901 portfolio. The first shipment of cigars is scheduled […]
