On this episode of The Cigar Authority, our own Barry Stein is interviewed as we discuss his brainchild, KILO. We will ask what a kid from Brooklyn knows about cigars and how he wound up ready to launch his cigar nationwide at IPCPR via United Cigar Group. We also take a look at all the Copy Cats in the Cigar Industry and how one companies idea becomes everyones next biggest thing. All that and the […]
Casa Fernandez sent an email out to retailers today to announce the new JFR Lunatic Jackhammer which is a fully bodied cigar measuring 8 x 60 with a San Andreas Maduro wrapper. The cigars which are packaged in 35 count boxes are banded in a black and purple Lunatic cigar ring. The cigar is being described as a Full and Extra Full strength smoke that has all Aganorsa Nicaraguan filler. The cigar is expected to […]
Editor’s Note: While the press release below does not state it, according to Angela Brown of BLTC, the price reduction is $1.00 MSRP across the board. June 26, 2015 — Black Label Trading Company is pleased to announce a decrease to the MSRP of all core-line premium cigars. This will include Royalty, Benediction, Lawless, Salvation, Redemption and Last Rites. Black Label Trading Company started a premium cigar factory in Nicaragua, Fabrica Oveja Negra, in February, […]
Last night in Miami the official launch for the Davidoff Escurio was held which follows on the heels of the Davidoff Nicaragua line. According to Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, CEO of Oettinger Davidoff AG, “Davidoff Escurio has been crafted for those who are in the mood to discover vibrant and intriguing experiences to fill their time beautifully. If time is one of life’s greatest luxuries, this cigar will fill it with excitement.” The cigar features 5 different types […]
Inspired by the vibrant and colourful Rio de Janeiro nights, Davidoff launches the Davidoff Escurio Accessories collection – a perfect complement to the new Davidoff Escurio cigar line Basel, June 2015. Davidoff presents its vibrant new Davidoff Escurio Accessories collection inspired by the colourful nights of Rio de Janeiro: filled with Rhythm, Intrigue and Originality. This contemporary line is composed of an exceptional jet flame lighter, a stylishly crafted punch cutter and two sensual leather […]
DURAN CIGARS TO INTRODUCE THE “BIG JACK” 7×70 NEYA F8 AT 2015 IPCPR (Roberto Duran Premium Cigars, doing business as Duran Cigars, one of the fastest growing boutique cigar companies, will unveil a line extension for the Neya F-8 Ligero Typhoon during this year’s IPCPR in July. The new size will be 7 x 70 and aptly named “Big Jack” after Jack Torano, the company’s representative. Robert Pelayo Duran, owner of Duran Cigars, said this of the decision, “As we all know, […]
Today La Palina announced a new in-house Territory Sales Manager for Florida and Louisiana replacing Jeff Groover who was a broker. The new Sales Manager Mark Rudacille previously worked for Rocky Patel Cigar Co and the Boston Red Sox. According to a press release from the company, the decision to go in-house was based on the analysis of the market opportunity, incremental growth of the brands and the ability to contribute additional resources to the […]
Another day and another city; Holyoke has joined the movement to ban the sale of tobacco to those under the age of 21. However, this time that law is a little bit different as you only need to be 18+ to enjoy it. The measure passed by the Holyoke Board of Health calls for the banning the sales of tobacco products to those under 21, while those over 18 will still be able to enjoy […]
With one of my co-workers on vacation this week I’ve become to go to guy in mail order at Two Guys Smoke Shop and for some reason there seems to be a run on Davidoff Cigars today especially the Classic and Thousand Series. So when the mood struck for a Lancero smoke, I opted to smoke, you guessed it, a Davidoff. According to the website, “Classic No. 1’s Panetela Larga format allows an abundance of […]
As we reported on The Cigar Authority Show back on May 2nd; the new Padron will be called Damaso and now official details are beginning to come to light all of which we previously reported. The round cigar is named after Damaso Padron who is the grandfather of Jose Padron, the founder of Padron who in 1890 left the Canary Islands and arrived in Cuba where he would eventually grow tobacco. The cigar will be […]