The band America is slated to perform at the IPCPR Bash this year which is slated to take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 83rd Annual IPCPR Convention and International Trade Show is set to take place from July 17-21 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The band america was formed in 1970 where they first met in London. The band was famous for trio’s close vocal harmonies and light acoustic sound. They have had […]
Swedish Match is a Swedish company based in Stockholm that makes snus, moist snuff, and chewing tobacco, the company also makes machine-made cigars, matches and lighters. Swedish Match operates out of nine countries, and the products are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide. Swedish Match is publicly owned, shares have been listed at NASDAQ and they own and operate General Cigar, with cigar brands including Macanudo, Gloria Cubana, Cohiba, Punch, Garcia Vega, White Owl among many others and partners with ST Group […]
According to a post on the House of Emilio Facebook page, Gary Griffith is no longer a part of House of Emilio in which the company calls retirement. However, when we reached out to Gary Griffith he stated, “I have nothing but the best of wishes for all the House of Emilio brands, past and present, and will continue to support them in any way I can.” He added, “I’m keeping all options open at this […]
To Combat Smoking, Lethal Health Risks from Tobacco, Blumenthal, Durbin, Reed, Boxer Re-Introduce Legislation for Tobacco Enforcement Reforms While the IPCPR does not expect this measure to pass it is something we must remain vigilant on. Below is the Press Release from Senator Blumenthal’s office. (Washington, DC) – Today, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) re-introduced the Tobacco Tax and Enforcement Reform Act (TTERA) to address illegal […]
Over a month ago we took a look at the Perdomo Small Batch 2005 – Connecticut Edition and while Ecuador Connecticut can be drying to our palate we were genuinely impressed. In fact, if that was a regular production cigar it would be an early contender for cigar of the year. Today. we take a look at the Sun Grown version of that same cigar which the press release describes as “The Perdomo Small Batch Series […]
HONORING ONE TRADITION, WHILE BREAKING ANOTHER The New Camacho American Barrel-Aged PINELLAS PARK, FL (Thursday, April, 30th 2015) –– Camacho, the worlds leading brand of bold cigars, is proud to announce the first release under it’s new Master Built Series, Camacho American Barrel-Aged. A complex and intense new cigar experience inspired by the uncompromising American spirit, with bourbon barrel-aged Corojo at its heart. American Barrel-Aged is a monumental smoke that welds the essence of true […]
The Davidoff Flagship Store in Amsterdam opened with a new look Basel/Amsterdam, April 29, 2015 – As of yesterday, Cigar lovers will be able to indulge in a completely unique and pleasurable experience in the heart of Amsterdam. The new Davidoff Flagship Store has been designed in accordance with the new globally standardized concept “Davidoff of Geneva – since 1911”, opening its doors on April 29, 2015. “We are delighted to open our new Flagship […]
Mombacho Cigars S.A. releases Liga Maestro to select US retailers GRANADA, NICARAGUA – April 28, 2015 – Granada based Mombacho Cigars S.A. (Mombacho) announced today that it has released a highly limited quantity of its Liga Maestro line in the US. Originally developed for the Italian market, Liga Maestro will be sold through a select number of US retailers in the next week. The Liga Maestro brand is a collaboration between Mombacho Master Blender Claudio […]
SELECTED TOBACCO RELEASES TWO NEW SIZES IN BYRON Founded in 1850, the brand Byron is without a doubt one of the oldest brands in the world. Selected Tobacco is pleased to announce 2 new sizes and updated packaging. The Serie Siglo XIX which is carefully blended by Nelson Alfonso to best represent Cuban Cigars of the 19th Century is now available in a 6 x 56, known as the Grand Poemas. The Serie Siglo XX […]
Oettinger Davidoff AG appoints new Head Omni-Channel Retail Carlo Motti becomes Senior Vice President Omni-Channel Retail of Oettinger Davidoff AG. He will be joining the company on May 1, 2015. Basel, 29th April, 2015 – Oettinger Davidoff AG the worldwide leading manufacturer of premium cigars, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, has appointed Italian-born Carlo Motti (46) as Senior Vice President Omni-Channel Retail, effective May 1, 2015. Carlo Motti has spent his entire career in Retail and […]