VegaFina has been known for its regional exclusive releases, particularly in Europe. Now for the first time, VegaFina will release a regional exclusive for the U.S. market. The company has announced it has begun shipping the VegaFina Exclusivo USA Patriot to U.S. retailers today. The VegaFina Exclusivo USA features an Ecuadorian-grown wrapper over a Nicaraguan […]
PCA 2023: H. Upmann
William Cooper Feature Story, PCA 2023 No Comments Altadis, Feature Story, H. Upmann, PCA 2023, PCA 2023 Post Game, Tabacalera USA
When Altadis U.S.A. returned to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show in 2023, that included iconic brand H. Upmann’s return to the Trade Show as well. Earlier this year, Altadis U.S.A. would introduce two new offerings to H. Upmann. Altadis U.S.A. decided to use the PCA Trade Show to feature these two new lines. […]
Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Serie S Robusto Gordo
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 85-87, Altadis, Forged Cigar Company, La Gloria Cubana, Review, Tabacalera USA
There is quite a long history of the La Gloria Cubana brand. Folks who know me know I have an affinity for classic heritage brands, but in general, La Gloria Cubana always captures my interest. For starters, the non-Cuban version of this brand had roots in Little Havana, where it was a part of Ernesto […]
PCA 2023: Montecristo
William Cooper Feature Story, PCA 2023 No Comments Altadis, Feature Story, PCA 2023, PCA 2023 Post Game, Tabacalera USA
One of the most exciting things about Altadis U.S.A. returning to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show is that the Montecristo brand was also back at the show. Montecristo can be considered the most premium brand in the Altadis U.S.A. portfolio, which is exactly how Altadis U.S.A. positioned it. The focus for Montecristo was […]
Announcement: Aging Room Sonata PCA Post-Game Contest!!!!!
William Cooper Announcement Aging Room Cigars, Altadis USA, Announcement, Boutique Blends Cigars, Contest, PCA 2023, PCA 2023 Post Game, Tabacalera USA
Now that we are in the PCA Post-Game Season, it’s time for a contest. Tabacalera USA was one of our sponsors to bring you our PCA coverage, and they have brought a very special gift set to raffle off. This includes Aging Room Notebook Aging Room Bluetooth Speaker A sample of Diplomatico Rum A three-cigar […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 142 – Rafael Nodal, Tabacalera USA/Aging Room Cigars
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Aging Room Cigars, Altadis, Announcement, Boutique Blends Cigars, El Oso Fumar, Montecristo, Prime Time Special Edition, Tabacalera USA
Prime Time Special Edition is back, and tonight we are honored to welcome back the one and only Rafael Nodal. He is the Director of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA, and the co-founder of Aging Room Cigars. Bear and Coop will smoke the new Aging Room Nicaragua Quattro Sonata – it’s the sequel to the […]
Announcement: Contest: Romeo y Julieta Giveaway
William Cooper Announcement Altadis USA, Announcement, Contest, Romeo y Julieta, Tabacalera USA
We are giving away a really cool Romeo y Julieta gift set. This includes: Romeo y Julieta Hat Romeo y Julieta Ashtray Romeo y Julieta Lighter Romeo y Julieta Screen Protector Romeo y Julieta Pamphlet Very simple to enter. In the comments, please tell us the first Romeo y Julieta (Altadis USA release Only!!!) […]
Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. to Release Romeo y Julieta Book of Love
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments Altadis, News, Romeo y Julieta, Tabacalera USA
Next month, Altadis U.S.A. will release a limited edition offering under its Romeo y Julieta line known as Book of Love. The Romeo y Julieta brand pays homage to the characters Romeo and Juliet in the tragedy by William Shakespeare. Keeping to the literary theme of Shakespeare, the cigar Book of Love comes packaged in […]
Cigar News: Aging Room Nicaragua Quattro Sonata Set to Ship in June
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments 2023 Preview, Aging Room Cigars, Boutique Blends Cigars, News, Tabacalera USA
The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata, a cigar that was showcased at TPE 23, will begin shipping to retailers on June 1. Like many Aging Room Cigars, the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Sonata is inspired by brand owner Rafael Nodal’s love of music. A Sonata is a classic music composition for an instrumental soloist, often […]
Cigar Review: Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Twisted Toro by Altadis U.S.A.
William Cooper Reviews No Comments 88-90, Altadis, Buy Multiples, Review, Romeo y Julieta, Tabacalera USA
Barber-pole cigars have always been a popular offering in the cigar industry. A barber-pole cigar takes two different wrappers and intertwines them somewhat like a barber-pole. In many cases, the wrappers have contrasting colors and this results in a striking effect on the cigar. In 2022, Altadis U.S.A. decided to bring a barber-pole offering to […]